I was given Oxycodone 10 mg hci for foot surgery because my Norco 10/3.25 did not kill the pain! Would Oxy 10's be good replacement for Norco 10/3.25 for chronic pain (severe pain) in the future?
Is Oxycodone 10 mg hci comparable to Norco 10/3.25 mg?
Question posted by carlyj58 on 20 July 2012
Last updated on 17 July 2021 by foreverblue2
6 Answers
foreverblue2
17 July 2021
If you can tolerate strong pain meds then Oxycodone 10mg would be better. If you are not able to tolerate strong pain meds stick with the Norco... you can always ask the doctor to increase your dose if your pain is not controlled. Oxycodone is some bad medicine it had me out of my head... petting the couch thinking I was petting my dog, telling my brother my dog drove me to the doctor, I also told him I could not find my phone and I needed him to track it... I was talking on it. I met my PT that was going to be coming to my house and don't remember ever seeing her. Tread lightly on that drug!!!
Tomslick
9 March 2017
Don't know
oxypana
20 July 2012
I agree with Mary, voted you one up by the. Way, because no one ever points out, the Tylenol and liver effects. Oxycodone is much better, stronger as you do not have the tylenol. Some people believe that the Tylenol keeps it working longer but I don't believe that. Do yes it is a good alternative to the narco if it is not working for you.
carlyj58
23 July 2012
Hi, actually I just commented that Oxycodone 10 mg with 1 Norco does make it work more effectilvely and longer--but that's for me! I just don't want to get strung out on all that Oxy--so I take less Oxy w/ little Norco for the aceminophen too last longer.
legally dependent
6 Sep 2017
Do not take any oxycodone in any form!! It is the worst medication ever!! Only if you are terminal would I agree with it. I wake up every morning in withdrawals, that's how bad it is. If you go more than 6-8 hours without, you will be in withdrawals. I even ask my doctor to please never prescribe it to anyone that is not already taking it!!
legally dependent
6 Sep 2017
I want to finish my comment. I have taken 30mg roxicodone three times a day for around 5 years plus norco three times a day. I had neck surgery and was determined to decrease my meds. I D/c the norco first but couldn't get off the rock. The last few months this I have asked for some norco back so I could try to decrease the rock, not working, so today I got up determined to not take any roxi, so far I have taken 3 norco, I've done pretty good up until an hour ago, it is 7:00 PM. I'm gonna make it but it sure is hard, PLEASE DONT TAKE IT IF YOU NEVER HAVE!!!
Ama2
21 Sep 2017
Tylenol affects the liver, Motrin affects the kidneys and Aspirin can cause bleeding issues so it's pick your poison, unfortunately. I was on Duragesic patch 100 mcg/hr with Duragesic 8mg for breakthrough for 4 years with great success but I was sent to Pain Management due to the abusers making it hard for people who need it. My opinion is that abusers are going to get it whether it's prescribed or not so why make the ones who need it suffer. Just like HIPPA, good in theory but it has gone too far. My Pain Management Doctor lowered my Duragesic patch to 75 mcg/hr and Percocet 10/325 for breakthrough pain. I very slowly weaned myself off the Percocet with withdrawals and take Motrin 650 mg for breakthrough. No, it doesn't help near as well as Percocet. I still have Percocet but only take if the pain is completely unbearable. There are 3 types of Pain so no one medicine works for every type of pain.
I also take Lyrica which is rotated with neurontin when they no longer work for my Fibromyalgia pain and diabetic neuropathy pain. I am also on other medication that compliments the pain meds to control my pain. Everyone is different so just work closely with your Doctor or othe Healthcare Provider to find which works best for you. Unfortunately, sometimes the meds can't take away all the pain so use other methods to try to get your mind off as much as it can to ease your pain (reading, TV, listening to music, etc).
M3love
19 Jan 2018
I agree I was putting on this meds 10 years ago an never took anything put a over the counter meds but after taking those with so long oxycodone I wake up in the morning sore sick until I take them then I can get around if I'm without more than 6 hours I'm sick I forgot to bring them one day I went to visit my daughter I had to turn around and come back home because I couldn't make it I was too sick if you never had to take these please don't start my daughter had cancer and they gave her some I said please Takis list as possible because you get used to taking them and depending on them it's no fun but it helps with the pain and now I have to take them
Inactive
20 July 2012
I think you will find it works much better for controlling your pain & you aren't exposed to all that tylenol which is bad for the liver...
Inactive
21 July 2012
Oxycodone doesn't have Tylenol in it? I took Oxycodone before, but I thought it also had Tylenol. I am looking for better long acting pain meds, cause the Opana Er and Norco just doesn't help any longer ...
carlyj58
22 July 2012
Pamee, have you tried patches? Those work around the clock--regularly.
Inactive
22 July 2012
Hello Carley, Yes I was also on Fentanyl and that doesn't work either, The time release meds just don't work for some reason,
Inactive
22 July 2012
Oxycodone does not have tylenol in it, but occasionaly I take a 325mg tylenol to help it along because it does make it work a bit better. Guess that's why they put it in all the rest of them. My doc says that's ok as long as it's just once or twice a day. No matter what you try if you are on it long term, you will build a tolerance to the dose, & have to have it increased is why people are suggesting a long acting med such as fentanyl patch or oxycontin which is oxycodone only long acting. Might be worth a try... Mary
Inactive
22 July 2012
Thank you Mary. I just found my old bottle of Oxycodone and it does have Tylenol, so it must be the Oxycodone HCI that doesn't have the Tylenol. I surely have built up tolrnc, cause I have taken Oxycontin as well. Mary do u know of any good pain meds that have aspirin rather than Tylenol in them. Tylenol scares me.
Inactive
22 July 2012
They do make oxycodone with aspirin, but most doctors don't prescribe it., & straight oxycodone doesn't have tylenol in it unless the label specifies it does. I am going to give you a link to read about oxycodone with aspirin below... Mary
https://www.drugs.com/cons/oxycodone-and-aspirin.html
Inactive
22 July 2012
Mary thank you for the link.. very informative and I see why doctors usually dnt give it. Now that I know oxycodone can also be without tylenol, I will ask my doctor for that. Hmm wonder why the docs dnt offer that to begin with.. oh well thank you again for the info ... pamee
carlyj58
23 July 2012
Hello, it's such a quandry sometimes--you need more pain relief and have had enough tylenol or the other way around. I'm now on Oxycodone 10 mg but find that I can take bit of that with 1 Norco which contains 3.25 aceminophen and 10 of Hydrocodone. Pharmacist told me Oxy works well with tylenol--lasts longer. Good luck!
Inactive
26 July 2012
Pamee, you could try oxycontin which is a long acting oxycodone with no tylenol in it. It might help you greatly... Mary
Inactive
26 July 2012
Thank you Mary! I am getting so frustrated about all these pain meds. I use to take oxycontin and it seems the time release meds just don't work for my nerve pain. I apologize for not listing all the meds I have taken, I have taken different kinds of morphine, fent patch, oxycodone with tylenol, methadone, savella, lyrica, neurontin, antidepressants, norco 10's and I am now on opana er. The breakthrough meds take a slight edge off, but only last about an hour. I do appreciate your help though. Thank you again! ... pamee
balbanese
20 July 2012
According to my Dr, It's about 2 1/2 times stronger than Hydrocodone. As for it being a replacement? That's up to the Doc. Hope this helps.
carlyj58
22 July 2012
I really wish I didn't have to switch from Norco to Oxy. Norco always agreed with me until approx. 6-8 mos (after 4 years). Why couldn't they make stronger Norco? Really!!! Just commenting, don't expect answer. Thanks!
LaurieShay
20 July 2012
Oxycodone is a stronger analgesic opiate than Norco which contains the opiate hydrocodone along with acetaminophen..
carlyj58
23 July 2012
I am going to take oxycodone 10 mg with 1 Norco to have the aceminophen--it does work good and lasts longer.
kayhines51
18 Oct 2016
I have been taking Percocet for years, and since my doctor only prescribes Percocet 10, she sent me to a pain clinic ,they put me on OPANA 10 , and they really don't help me, they make the pain worse as well as several other complications! What is the next alternative in the Percocet category after Percocet 10?
LaurieShay
18 Oct 2016
The doctor probably prescribed the Opana (oxymorphone) because it is slow release over a longer period of time than the Percocet. If the Opana 10mg is not working than I suggest you let the doctor know. They have several options including, but not limited to, increasing the milligrams of the Opana or trying Oxycontin which is a slow release form of oxycodone the same active ingredient in Percocet besides the acetaminophen.
kayhines51
19 Oct 2016
So when I go back to pain clinic, do I ask to be put on Oxycodone? Is it still in Percocet family, and next step up from Percocet 10?
LaurieShay
20 Oct 2016
First, I wouldn't ask to be put on anything specific, just let the doctor know that you are still in pain with the present regimen. Second, Percocet is the brand name for a specific combination of medicines which are oxycodone and acetaminophen, There are other formulas of oxycodone than Percocet that might be helpful, but again let the doctor make that decision.
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