My boyfriend has been taking the pain medication for about 4 months (5mg) x5 a day and drinks real heavy-I am worry cuz he says he has been having stomach problems, empty feeling, etc-I know he has had ulcers in the past-is anybody familiar w/ this pain killer and it's effects mixed w/ heavy drinking?
2007-12-18 07:50:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You have received some correct information, and a significant amount of misinformation regarding oxycodone.
Oxycodone, by itself is not responsible for stomach issues. However, oxycodone is marketed in combination with aspirin (Percodan, Endodan, Roxiprin) or paracetamol/acetaminophen (Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet, Tylox) for the relief of pain. More recently, ibuprofen has been added to oxycodone (Combunox). It is also sold in a sustained-release form by Purdue Pharma under the trade name OxyContin (the name is actually short for Oxycodone Continuous release) as well as generic equivalents, and instant-release forms Endone, OxyIR, OxyNorm, Percolone, OxyFAST, Supeudol, and Roxicodone.
The combinations with aspirin and ibuprofen can be associated with gastric bleeding.
As far as whether this is for long or short term use is a decision to be made by the physician and the patient based on the medical condition. Oxycontin, a sustained release form of oxycodone is intended for chronic use in patients with severe and chronic pain syndromes. Also, in these patients, a short acting formulation may be used for break through pain. A review by a medical board is not neccessarily appropriate. The DEA, Board of Pharmacy and the State Medical Board track the precriptions of Schedule II medications, and can determine if a physician has inappropriate precsribing patterns.
Finally, but most importantly, the use of oxycodone medications of any form in combination with alcohol based drinks is highly contraindicated. These medications intensify the side effects of central nervous system and respiratory depression. Also, the combination of alcohol and opioid narcotics significantly increased the probability of psychologic addiction to both the medication and the alcohol. The extended use of any opioid narcotic will result in some level of physiologic dependence, though the amount of dependence is different with each patient.
Your boyfriend, is apparently taking a short acting form of oxycodone (based on the 5 mg dose and the number of times taken per day). It would be rare for a health care provider to place a patient on a 5 times a day dosing schedule. The normal recommended dose is one tablet every 6 hours, which would be 4 tablets a day (though peoples pain conditions do often require alterations in dosing) A patinet requiring 4 months of 25 mg of oxycodone per day for pain, should be manage on a sustained release formulation which has a decreased incidence of side effects and addiction. In any case the use of alcohol based drinks is not appropriate.
He need to be seen by his health care provider as soon as possible, for evaluation of the pain condition, use of the medication, possible abuse of medication and alcohol, addiction risks, and the potential risks from a gastric condition, which may or may not be associated with the medication, but is certainly not helped by the intake of alcohol.
2007-12-18 08:59:57 · answer #1 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Alcohol And Stomach Problems
2016-11-16 11:19:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes oxycodone alone is known for causing stomache bleeding, ulc\ers etc. not to mention they are highly addictive, i made the mistake of taking them then oxycontin, now i am on methadone, because the withdrawal is brutal, long lasting and neverending, these meds actually affect your dopamine, your brains ability to feel good woithout them for long term. if you need anymore info, i am very knowledgeable when it comes to pain meds, plus using two depressants, such as you you are at higher risk for overdose. Oxycodone does make you feel nauseaus just like any opiate, alcohol increases these effects, but it caused me to eat more. so if the tummy is turning i would discontinue the meds, if it is possible. they seriously should be taken off the market huge risk of addiction, esp if he is a heavy drinker, that means that he is prone to have an addictive personality, and the feelings of these mixed is very euphoric, QUIT ASAP or he will be like this the rest of his life. I hope this helps hun!!!!
2007-12-18 07:59:21 · answer #3 · answered by highballer906 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oxycodone and drinking could be causing him a serious problem with his live. Oxycodone should never never be mixed with alcohol because of it's sedative and addictive effects. Plus, you say he already has ulcers. He's gotta stop hurting himself so bad right away. It's not a joke.
2007-12-18 07:56:09 · answer #4 · answered by forevergone 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oxycontin is a very strong addictive drug and you are NEVER supposed to take it for months at a time.
He is probably having stomach problems from either the pills themselves, or from all the drinking he is doing. This is not a drug used for stomach ulcers, but for pain such as incurable cancer.
Is he getting the drugs illegally? If a Doctor is prescribing that Dr. needs to have his license reviewed by the State Medical Board.
Best luck.
2007-12-18 07:59:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 it has codene in it which sometimes effects your stomache that way.it can also sometimes make you a bit itchy.codene is famous for doing that.oxy's are very addictive.alot of people die from their usage.i happen to have a friend that died from their use even when they were prescribed for him.i took pain medications for 6 months and it did the same to me,the tummy problems.try and eat something 30 minutes before taking them.or drinkng a bit of milk.it seems to help.alcohol is also not that good to be taking or mixing the two.thanks for asking .hopefully this will help a bit.
2007-12-18 08:04:13 · answer #6 · answered by what??? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very, very bad for you and very dangerous, could definitely cause stomach bleeding. You should NEVER drink while taking pain medication. He definitely needs to stop and seek help to make sure everything is ok, and he should be tapering down the meds to, it's highly addictive when taking for that long of a period.
2007-12-18 07:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's asking for trouble. You never mix alcohol and pain meds. He could easily get an overdose and die. This is a strong narcotic and the alcohol will enhance the effect of the pain meds. It can also cause depression ( both alcohol and pain meds) Hope he starts taking his medications safer before he is dead..
2007-12-18 08:10:09 · answer #8 · answered by impurrfect10 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your freind is lucky hes not dead
2007-12-18 08:01:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
not a good combo,
not not good
2007-12-18 07:58:14 · answer #10 · answered by memi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋