Posted: 07/12/08 - 08:50 Post subject: Diff between perc and oxy 10
They are the same drug family. The percocet is probably 5 mg and is quick release. It has finished working in 3-5 hours depending on you. The Oxy is time release and continues to work up to 12 hours in some cases. I have been on 50 mg of oxy and 5 mg of perc 3 times a day for 4 years. (for chronic back pain.) the reason for the percocet is to get instant relief while the oxy has time to kick in.
I am fortunate that I can stick to that dosage without CHASING the high. I don't feel it anymore, but the pain goes away about 80%.
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