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PostPosted: 09/23/05 - 02:00    Post subject: hydrocodone vs oxycodone Vote now! Reply with quote


I have long-term problem with coughing. My doctor prescribed me Hydrocodone, but also he mentioned Oxycodone. I wonder if those are same medicines of different name. I have nobody to ask about this, so I need your help because I am confused. Do I have some other problem that I do not know, so I need Oxycodone too?
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PostPosted: 11/07/05 - 10:57    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote


Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic centrally acting narcotic antitussive. This means it is used and indicated for symptomatic relief of cough. I believe your doctor wonder what is the best for you from those two medicines. Problem with Hydrocodone is that it can produce drug dependence of the morphine type. Therefore, it has the potential for being abused. Hydrocodone can also produce dose-related respiratory depression by directly acting on brain stem respiratory centers. I do not want you to think this happens just with this medicine, because Oxycodone has similar effects. That is also just one more drug that is abused sometimes. Its tablets are used as controlled-release oral formulation for moderate to severe pain when continuous analgesic is needed for an extended period. You did not mention if your symptoms are just cough, or you have pain also, that way it could be easier to understand your doctor’s insecurity.
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PostPosted: 11/18/06 - 04:14    Post subject: Vote now! Reply with quote

hydrocodone and oxycodone are similar in analgesic effect, but research shows that oxycodone is generally as effective at 66% of the dosage of hydrocodone-- i.e.

5mg oxycodone= 7.5mg hydrocodone

However, one study, for example in dental application after molar removal , show that oxycodone is significantly more effective.
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