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Is It Safe To Take Oxynorm Each 4 Hours?

I take 5mg of Stilnox at night, I have chronic back pain and am awaiting spinal surgery in 7 weeks. I was taking endone for pain, but my GP has just changed my pain relief to oxynorm 5mg. Is it safe to take usually about 4 hours gap between each tablet
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
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Hi,

Yes, it can be taken at 4-6 hours. Both Endone and Oxynorm are branded drugs of the opioid analgesic ("pain reliever") Oxycodone which are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxynorm capsules can be taken safely at 4-6 hourly intervals. The dosage is dependent on the severity of the pain and it can be carefully titrated, as frequently as once a day if necessary, to achieve pain relief.

Remember when taken along with Stilnox, Oxycodone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries. So, avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving.

Hope these answer your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. A feedback is appreciated.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali

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Is It Safe To Take Oxynorm Each 4 Hours?

Hi, Yes, it can be taken at 4-6 hours. Both Endone and Oxynorm are branded drugs of the opioid analgesic ( pain reliever ) Oxycodone which are used to treat moderate to severe pain. Oxynorm capsules can be taken safely at 4-6 hourly intervals. The dosage is dependent on the severity of the pain and it can be carefully titrated, as frequently as once a day if necessary, to achieve pain relief. Remember when taken along with Stilnox, Oxycodone may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries. So, avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving. Hope these answer your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. A feedback is appreciated. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali