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Suggest A Alternative To Oxycodone For Pain Management
Question: im in need of a narcotic pain medicine that is longer acting than oxycodone, my current medication prescribed .
Brief Answer:
24 hours extended release medications and more long acting
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
I am not sure how often ou take oxycodone, but it can be taken in short release (every 4-6 hours) and also there is the extended release which can be taken every 12 hours.
Other medications that have longer time of action are: Buprenorphine transdermal patch (Butrans) used once in seven days, Fentanyl transdermal patch (Duragesic) used once in 3 days, Tramadol ER 24 hour (Ultram ER) used once in 24 hours; Hydrocodone ER 24 hour (Hysingla ER); Hydromorphone ER 24 hour (Exalgo), ect.
You will need a prescription in order to take those and also you will need a close follow up while you switch to the other one and a slow tapering. So I would suggest that you speak with your doctor before doing any changes.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
24 hours extended release medications and more long acting
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I read carefully your question and I understand your concern.
I am not sure how often ou take oxycodone, but it can be taken in short release (every 4-6 hours) and also there is the extended release which can be taken every 12 hours.
Other medications that have longer time of action are: Buprenorphine transdermal patch (Butrans) used once in seven days, Fentanyl transdermal patch (Duragesic) used once in 3 days, Tramadol ER 24 hour (Ultram ER) used once in 24 hours; Hydrocodone ER 24 hour (Hysingla ER); Hydromorphone ER 24 hour (Exalgo), ect.
You will need a prescription in order to take those and also you will need a close follow up while you switch to the other one and a slow tapering. So I would suggest that you speak with your doctor before doing any changes.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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