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Difference between oxycodone and hydrocone?

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PowerMacG5

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I just had my wisdom teeth extracted, and was prescribed combunox (oxycodone-ibuprofen). Previously when I had surgery or a root canal I was given vicodin (hydrocodone-acetaminophen), which did nothing for me.

It seems though that the combunox is actually helping, because before I took it, it was throbbing a little, and 30-45 minutes later it actually stopped throbbing and the pain subsided. So I was just curious what the difference was. I tried google but all I got were price comparisons, etc...

Or, is the difference in relief related to the ibuprofen in the combunox vs the acetaminophen in the vicodin?

Thanks for any help.
 
I'm guessing they're both "codones" where hydrocodone has hydrogen bound in it somehow, and oxycodone has oxygen bound..
 
Oxycodone is stronger.

Edit:
Oxycodone is oxycontin...the one people get really addicted to. It is in Percocet.

Hydrocodone is in Vicodin/Lortab.
 
Oxycodone is a synthesized version of a naturally occuring opiate whereas hydrocodone is derived from codeine and other chemicals that are naturally occuring.

They are both opiods, oxycodone is typically stronger.
 
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
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Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
 
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
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Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
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Take a double dose, it's great. Also you gotta learn to fake pain for more pills. 🙂


 
Originally posted by: aircooled
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
Click to expand...

Take a double dose, it's great. Also you gotta learn to fake pain for more pills. 🙂
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TEACH ME!
 
Originally posted by: aircooled
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
Click to expand...

Take a double dose, it's great. Also you gotta learn to fake pain for more pills. 🙂
Click to expand...

Haha. I'll give you my :beer: since I cant have any now.
 
Originally posted by: Looney
Originally posted by: aircooled
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
Click to expand...

Take a double dose, it's great. Also you gotta learn to fake pain for more pills. 🙂
Click to expand...

TEACH ME!
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aircooled: "my ankle still hurts so bad I can barely walk on it"
Doctor: "keep using the cane, and I'll write a perscription for some more oxycodone"
aircooled: [skips to the car] whoohooo!



 
Originally posted by: aircooled
Originally posted by: Looney
Originally posted by: aircooled
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
Click to expand...

Take a double dose, it's great. Also you gotta learn to fake pain for more pills. 🙂
Click to expand...

TEACH ME!
Click to expand...

aircooled: "my ankle still hurts so bad I can barely walk on it"
Doctor: "keep using the cane, and I'll write a perscription for some more oxycodone"
aircooled: [skips to the car] whoohooo!
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As a healthcare worker....I have a do this :roll:

Also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxycontin
and
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicodin

Wiki explains it well and probably simpler than I can
 
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
Originally posted by: PowerMacG5
Originally posted by: aircooled
combunox ROCKS! Hydrocodone is like baby aspirin in comparison.
Click to expand...

Yeah, the combunox is working well. Only problem is, it's starting to wear off a little, and the next does isn't till midnight 🙁.
Click to expand...

Take a double dose, it's great. Also you gotta learn to fake pain for more pills. 🙂
Click to expand...

Haha. I'll give you my :beer: since I cant have any now.
Click to expand...

I don't think you understand, if it says "don't take with alcohol" that really means drink some alcohol with these pills.

 
A minor constituent of opium, thebaine or paramorphine (C19H21NO3) is chemically similar to both morphine and codeine, but produces stimulatory rather than depressant effects. Thebaine is not used therapeutically, but is converted into a variety of compounds including codeine, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxycodone, oxymorphone, nalbuphine, naloxone, naltrexone, buprenorphine and etorphine. It is controlled in Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act as well as under international law.
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Oxycodne is NOT oxycontin(tm), although similar the latter is a timed release form of oxycodone. Oxycodone ER or SR are generic forms of Oxycontin(tm).
Hydrocodone is a schedule3 opiate anarcotic analgaesic. Hydrocodone is more similar to oxycodone than codeine...
Oxycodone is a schedule2 opiate analgaeisc, meaning NO REFILLS, no verbal/fax/telephone orders (must present new original Rx), and DEA tracking of SchII's is stricter.

Typically oxy considered about 50% more potent. Normal dosages vary from 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 mg tabs, one or two 3 or 4 times daily depending on physicians specific orders.
I dont advise faking it to get more, doubling dose without express orders, or in any way messing with it. Such misuse risks developing tolerance rapidly ,loss of effectiveness, habituation and ensuing addiction.
Addiction to either is a serious problem, but when used appropriately can be helpful. They typically target pain receptors when needed, but when taken inappropriately (ie without signifigant pain) can present with CNS side effects including euphoria, somnolesence, emotional lability, lethargy.
Both depress the autonomic nervous system, can depress respirations and improperly used can result in death.
Definitely don't dring alcohol with it, or combine with other meds (esp sedatives) as it potentiates the risks\, and drink plenty of water, have alittle food with each dose to mitigate the ibuprophen hepatotoxic side effects.
Do not stop taking it abruptly (must be tapered off) as withdrawals considered severe and potentially dangerous. Also causes severe constipation w moderately high dose/longterm regimen. Use a fiber food supplement or docusate sodium OTC stool softener.
Contraindicated with brain trauma/concussion (even past history for some)
 
Only thing I'd correct you on Krazefinn is that hydrocondone in pure form is a Schedule 2, when it's mixed with other mild analgesics it's a Schedule 3
 
Well there ya go,I knew oxy was available pure without ASA/acetaminophen/ibuprophen, did not know vicodin was also...thanx!
curious that combined nsaids with percs is SchII...
 
I find that ibuprofen tends to cure my headaches much better then acetaminophen. A 200mg pill of Advil works much much better then a 500mg pill of tylenol.

Perhaps its just a personal 'preference'. Different strokes for different folks.
 
Potency doesnt mean anything. Just because 1 drug is more potent doesnt make it better or worse. In example 10mg of drug a could equal 100 mg of drug b. So doctors just prescribe according to the ratio.
 
Originally posted by: StrangerGuy
Oxycodone is more (or much more?) potent than hydrocodone IIRC.
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Actually they are almost equipotent, with oxycodone being about 10-15% more potent than hydrocodone.
 
<<Is in Pharmacy School

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Oxycodone is a synthesized version of a naturally occuring opiate whereas hydrocodone is derived from codeine and other chemicals that are naturally occuring.

They are both opiods, oxycodone is typically stronger.
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Acutally, they can both be fully synthesized, or derived from codeine.

Know what you're talking about before you say it.

You were right however about them being Opiods

Opiate=Naturally Occurring
Opiod=Syntheticly Created

Originally posted by: Krazefinn
Oxycodne is NOT oxycontin(tm), although similar the latter is a timed release form of oxycodone. Oxycodone ER or SR are generic forms of Oxycontin(tm).
Hydrocodone is a schedule3 opiate anarcotic analgaesic. Hydrocodone is more similar to oxycodone than codeine...
Oxycodone is a schedule2 opiate analgaeisc, meaning NO REFILLS, no verbal/fax/telephone orders (must present new original Rx), and DEA tracking of SchII's is stricter.

Typically oxy considered about 50% more potent. Normal dosages vary from 2.5, 5, 7.5 and 10 mg tabs, one or two 3 or 4 times daily depending on physicians specific orders.
I dont advise faking it to get more, doubling dose without express orders, or in any way messing with it. Such misuse risks developing tolerance rapidly ,loss of effectiveness, habituation and ensuing addiction.
Addiction to either is a serious problem, but when used appropriately can be helpful. They typically target pain receptors when needed, but when taken inappropriately (ie without signifigant pain) can present with CNS side effects including euphoria, somnolesence, emotional lability, lethargy.
Both depress the autonomic nervous system, can depress respirations and improperly used can result in death.
Definitely don't dring alcohol with it, or combine with other meds (esp sedatives) as it potentiates the risks\, and drink plenty of water, have alittle food with each dose to mitigate the ibuprophen hepatotoxic side effects.
Do not stop taking it abruptly (must be tapered off) as withdrawals considered severe and potentially dangerous. Also causes severe constipation w moderately high dose/longterm regimen. Use a fiber food supplement or docusate sodium OTC stool softener.
Contraindicated with brain trauma/concussion (even past history for some)
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Bascially, you need to lighten up, and to Powermac, just don't take more than 20mgs, and you'll be fine.

Work on the grammar too, addiction is never helpful, but i suspect you were referring to the drug.
 
Is in Pharmacy School
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Pharmacy school is an awful lot of studying to dispense pills. I understand many pharmacists go into research but they really shouldn't make the Shoprite folks require the same schooling.

Those guys are about as useful as a PDR.
 
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