Oxycontin and oxycodone?
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Oxycontin is a 12 hour time released version of Oxycodone. Oxycodone (plain) pills are the same medication as Oxycontin, they just are immediate release. The only way Oxycontin is stringer than Oxycodone is if it is a high milligram. For example, I take Oxycontin 40 mgs. and OxyFast SOlution 20 mg/ml. The Oxycontin is stronger because it's 40 mgs, not because it's Oxycontin. Other than the time release, there is absolutely no difference between Oxycodone and Oxycontin.
OxyContin is the trade name, and oxycodone hydrochloride is its generic name. They're the same thing, you just pay more for one ;) Link to FDA below.
Oxycontin is the brand name. Oxycodone is the generic or equivilent used in Oxycontin.
Oxycodone is the generic or chemical name of Oxycontin and Percocet. Percocet is not time released, Oxycontin is. Oxycodone can be either time released (generic Oxycontin) or not (generic Percocet). If it says Oxycodone ER, that is generic Oxycontin and it is time released (ER means Extended Release). If it just says Oxycodone HcL with no ER then it's regular Oxycodone and is not time released.
There is a slight difference between Oxycontin and Oxycodone. they are both in the same drug profile. Oxycontin is a stronger drug than Oxycodone and can become more addictive if not used with extreme caution. Oxycodone is used to control moderate pain.most people take it together with aspirin. ask your doctor about both. get well soon and good luck.
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