Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been dealing with severe sciatic nerve issues, and a lower back injury. This medication helps me so much, I was able to return to work. No bad side -effects to report...just a little dizzy here and there. I only take one 10mg pill everyday though.

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I have been dealing with severe sciatic nerve issues, and a lower back injury. This medication helps me so much, I was able to return to work. No bad side -effects to report...just a little dizzy here and there. I only take one 10mg pill everyday though.
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Reviewer: Turbo21, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Have tried most other pain meds, but I keep coming back to Oxtcontin.

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Have tried most other pain meds, but I keep coming back to Oxtcontin.
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Reviewer: f150stx, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was put on OxyContin due to other Fibromyalgia meds not helping with the chronic pain. The meds worked great prior to them changing it's formulation. After the formula was changed its effectiveness went to crap. I was back to square one. I see a pain management doctor and he recommended Methadone due to its half life and cost effectiveness. I did my r ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and was put on OxyContin due to other Fibromyalgia meds not helping with the chronic pain. The meds worked great prior to them changing it's formulation. After the formula was changed its effectiveness went to crap. I was back to square one. I see a pain management doctor and he recommended Methadone due to its half life and cost effectiveness. I did my research and went with my doctor's recommendation even though I was worried about some horror stories I read online. In the end I'm glad I made the switch. The monthly cost is SIGNIFICANTLY less ($10-$15 per month) and after taking the medication for 3-4 days I was able to experience its full effectiveness. I experience less pain and use less breakthrough medication. OxyContin worked well before the formula was changed, but after the change I felt like its effectiveness was 1/4 of what it used to be. Fibromyalgia patients often get dismissed due to the inability to clearly define the root cause of the pain. As a result, they are forced to live in pain which significantly reduces their quality of life. Everyone's body, symptoms, and effectiveness of some medications are unique. I'm lucky and thank God every day that I have a knowledgeable, empathic, and caring pain management doctor who believes / believes in his patients. To everyone experiencing chronic pain .. I pray / send positive thoughts your way in hopes you find the relief you deserve to not only improve your quality of life but also to enable you to live your life to the fullest instead of just trudging through and merely surviving day by day. Good luck and Godspeed!
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Reviewer: pain, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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This medication has been a blessing. After sustaining a GSW to my abdomen, losing a portion of my stomach, liver and abdomen wall nothing else worked.Because of all the negative media it has now become difficult to get my insurance company to cover the cost. I would like to change to something else, simply because of the stigma attached.Any suggestions?

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This medication has been a blessing. After sustaining a GSW to my abdomen, losing a portion of my stomach, liver and abdomen wall nothing else worked.Because of all the negative media it has now become difficult to get my insurance company to cover the cost. I would like to change to something else, simply because of the stigma attached.Any suggestions?
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Reviewer: Chronic , 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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It should be known not all brands of this medication contain the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). My own personal experience with this hazardous additive (BHT)which is not meant for human consumption was horrific. I am taking a brand of Oxycodone that has no (BHT)filler and within days literally my Gut rott passed along with my migraines. Also another very important ... Show Full Comment

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It should be known not all brands of this medication contain the following inactive ingredients: butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT). My own personal experience with this hazardous additive (BHT)which is not meant for human consumption was horrific. I am taking a brand of Oxycodone that has no (BHT)filler and within days literally my Gut rott passed along with my migraines. Also another very important point the effectiveness of the medication was greatly increased minus the (BHT). I was able to cut my daily dose down to almost half taking my brand without (BHT).
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