Xtampza ER for Chronic Pain User Reviews (Page 3)

• Debbie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 26, 2018

"Our county is one of several that is suing the drug manufactures so in order to look good the doctors at my pain clinic have totally messed me up. I was on 2, Oxycontin 30 mg. ER. plus my break thru pain medication. They have replaced the Oxycontin with the Xtampza ER 27 mg. I am in so much pain that I often can't get out of bed. My blood pressure has gone up since taking this so they have upped my BP medication."

• Dallas...
• November 9, 2017

"My last post was taken down. Been on this for a few months. Honestly we have to stop changing medicine that works, just because of the small percentage that abuse these drugs. Side effects, dizzy, nausea, severe headaches, which I never had before. I feel numb to the world, tired, and still in pain. Also found out that long term effects of this drug have still not been studied, and there is a euphoric blocker in these, that stops you from experiencing well being. I get it, the well being is what addicts crave, but for people in chronic pain, well being is a good pain reliever, as moods effect our pain. The medication is suppose to last 12 hours, they don't, they last about 5-6 hours, it also only takes the edge off the pain."

• Batman
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 27, 2020

"I was forced to switch to Xtampza. I’ve been taking it for about a year now. I want my OxyContin back! The Xtampza simply does not work as well. I’ve also noted more breathing problems on Xtampza. I get dizzy and have more stability problems on Xtampza. In my book, OxyContin is still a better choice for chronic pain."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2021

"I was just forced to this Xtampza after having been on Oxycontin ER 40 mg x 3 a day for over 10 Years. I never had any issues with Purdue pharmaceuticals Oxycontin. This Xtampza is a joke. Dr. is force tapering & switched me to 36 Mg Xtampza ER 2 x A day. My dose was lowered by 40 mg a Day in one go. I'm experiencing horrific withdrawals and this medication is NOT working at all. Twice a day is not enough. The bioavailability is all over the board and way to inconsistent depending on high fat food. This medication should be pulled off the market. Does NOT last anywhere near a 12 hour period. The "Studies" showing it does are a damn LIE. It's all about the addicts now. Guess what? Those addicts will keep using & move on. However, Chronic Pain Patients are being force tapered, thrown to the streets and left to find for themselves. Many are paying for this with their lives. Something needs to change here. WE NEED TO GET LOUDER OR NOTHING WILL CHANGE THIS SUFFERING."

• Mimi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 23, 2019

"Been only taking Xtampza ER for less then a week and am happy so far. 2X 18.5mg a day. Little itching which is slowly stopping. Works well and has taken the down deep pain so I now have my life back . Been in pain for twenty years been there and done that and can say this medication WORKS."

• Doug
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2020

"Dr. changed my Percocet to Xtampza ER, after refused non effective injections, my dose I'm taking is 18mg times a day. I have had severe migraines, dizziness, nausea, sharp pains in side, itching real bad. Worst medication ever. Even took benedryl and Allegra doesn't help. Changed to 1 time a day still the same. Dr called in lower dosage but ignores the side effects."

• Trish
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 5, 2018

"I'm not getting any relief from this medication. My Dr prescribed the 9 to be taken twice a day. Since I also take oxycodone 10 ,3 x a day the Dr said it would be the equivalent to the oxy 10 but last around the clock. Also I was wondering if anyone has noticed weight gain. I have put on 30lb in a matter of months which I have never done before. Maybe it's my system or to low of a dose but my Dr will not up it for anyone. I have also had a lot of crazy dreams and my blood pressure has went up quite high causing me to be put on medication for it."

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2019

"Very disappointed. Was on morphine sulfate 100mg. My doctor wanted me to try Xtampa. Not impressed. They just gave me headaches and stomach pain with no relief from my chronic pain, plus with insurance it cost me $273.00 will not use this again."

• Sbcd
• April 18, 2017

"Horrifying. The onset for Relief is 2 to 3 hours. Then it runs out of pain relief within 5 to 6 hours! If they are trying to hit the abusers make drug and alcohol treatment accessible!!! And the cost is 3 X's More than oxycontin...?!?!? Go figure...."

• Pollyle
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 20, 2020

"I was started on this because my insurance wouldn't cover my previous long acting med. I was very leery as the others don't really last 12 hours and breakthrough meds are a thing of the past. But I'm pleasantly surprised. I does have a longer duration and it seems to work more like the other ER was supposed to."

• Mom
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 5, 2020

"Xtampa does not work. It says take 1 every 12 hours. For me it lasts around 3-4 hours max. I also take 800mg ibuprophen Oxicodone 10/325 worked good. It would give me 4 hrs during the day, where I was pain free. I felt like I had a little bit of a life. Anyways, I fell which caused a compression fracture in L1 on my spine. My doctor knows how much pain I'm in and prescribed me oxycodone 20mg. My insurance made me get the "generic" one. So now I have to go to a pain clinic. My appointment is on the 10th. So, thats my story.. It does not work."

• Bird
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2018

"I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. It spread to my bones and lungs. I started with morphine and it just didn't hold the pain. My doctor then changed my prescription to Xtampza ER 13.5. That didn't hold for 12 hours. Went to 27 ER. It held for about 6-7 hours. If anyone has stage 4 breast cancer and are comfortable please let me know."

• Rlz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2022

"This is a horrible medication, it's tearing my stomach up and I already recently was hospitalized with a bleeding ulcer a few months back. I had been recovering and now my stomach hurts again plus I'm having several gall bladder attacks every day due to having to eat high fat food trying to get it to work which it doesn't anyway. I'm tired of being treated like an addict by insurance companies etc... in 16 years I have NEVER abused my medicine and these insurance companies just assume pain patients all abuse pain meds. This xtampza causes constant headache, general malaise , dizziness sometimes, Nervousness sometimes, and I have body aches in places I haven't hurt before like severe cramps in my toes. I feel withdrawn like it takes all I have to have a conversation, they need to worry about the fentanyl coming across the border and leave us pain patients that have no red flags of abusing their medicine alone!!!"

• chronic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2017

"Did not notice any relief in pain. I did develop welts on my face, hot eyeballs, itching like crazy, nauseated most of the times. I also felt as though I constantly had the flu. I would like to back on Norco 10/325 x 6/day or oxycodone 15mg /6 day. oh- severe constiptation. Really disappointed!!"

• Eric
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2018

"I was trying this medication after being on OxyContin for the last 2 years and after getting on a Medicare advantage plan that didn’t cover the OxyContin. It takes 1-2 hours for the onset of Xtampza and it only last 8 hours at best, usuallly 6-7. Nowhere near as effective as OxyContin for relief of chronic pain for me."

• Cat
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 20, 2023

"This medicine is worthless. I have Scoliosis, spine arthritis, shoulder pain, and bone-on-bone hips, have had 4 back surgeries, and neck surgery. I was forced to stop taking hydrocodone four times a day as it's a chasing pain medication. So they say. I know my body and what works for me. This medicine does not work!! I honestly feel it's just an overpriced placebo."

• Sadie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2018

"I have been on this med because of insurance changes as well. Was on oxycontin 20mg 2x day plus three 10 mgs a day. Still having a lot of pain but somewhat of an existence and able to work some. Been on xtampza 18 2x day have had to go up on breakthrough and the doc not happy keeps telling me give it time. Its been 3 months. My biggest complaint is its inconsistency. Some days works ok and the next I find myself waking up sneezing. Its a shame how bad of four letter word pain is anymore and if you speak up or complain you worry your doctor will send you packing. And this month my copay for this changed same rules and cost as oxycontin but can't have that back according to doc."

• Teesers
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2019

"I started taking this about two weeks ago, and I’m very happy. It doesn’t completely eliminate all pain, but nothing will. I can walk most of the day with limited amounts of pain. For me the morning is the roughest, cause it takes about 4 hours to peak for me, that’s with a handful of almonds with each dose of twice daily, 13.5 mg. I’m glad my doctor made this switch."

• cam
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 1, 2018

"I have been in chronic pain for 22 years. I was forced to switch to this med two months ago. It does not relieve my pain, and I gained 20 lbs. in one month. It also gave me migraines. Will not take it again."

• Powman
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2018

"I have been on pain meds since Oct, 2007. Just started Xtrampza ER and it takes 4 hours to work then it hit's hard, break into a bad sweat and in 3.5 to 4 hours it stops working. This should be taken off the market."

• Injured...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2023

"This product should not even be on the pain medication list for doctors. Nothing but nausea, headache, anxiety and added pain!!! Don’t waste your money because most insurance doesn’t cover it!!! GARBAGE!!!"

• Krist...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2018

"I suffer from severe, chronic back, neck and shoulder pain. This is one of the worst medications I've ever taken. The nausea and dizziness is awful. If that were the only negative side effect, I think I could live with it though. What I found extremely disturbing was the psychological effects. After only two doses, I had terrifying nightmares that were difficult to awaken from. I, uncharacteristically, felt like Alice in Wonderland in an extremely unpleasant manner while I was awake. I can't believe this medication is on the market. Not to mention, it did absolutely nothing to help with pain."

• peppe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2018

"I just started this after my PM doc said that OxyContin was being targeted by most states. Was on Oxycontin 20 mg for several years..then was put on MS Contin 30 mg for a month which didn't help with pain..but did help me sleep. Now on Xtampza ER 18 mg and it seems to work ok...seems inconsistent though. Some days it works great and other days not so much...almost as if they put placebo pills in with the Xtampa. Going to continue giving this a chance since my insurance seems to approve of it after a doctors exception request. Hopefully it will get better..haven't tried the sprinkling on food yet..but I will try that tonight."

• Dmurd
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2017

"I've had myofacial pain syndrome/fibromyalgia for 16 years. Been taking 10 mg oxycontin 3 x/day and 15 mg roxycodone 4x per day. Physician dosed only 18 mg 2x/day. I could feel some pain relief, but lasted only 4-5 hours and I was dizzy the whole month. As dose wasn't high enough, I had to use all my "rainy day" meds saved over time to compensate. Reps need to help physicians better understand the dosing procedure. I too will ask to go back on traditional meds. Also, eating a "high fat" meal first thing in morning is really difficult to face. (Per package insert, high fat meal increases some of the chemicals associated w/ maximizing relief)"

• Patri...
• November 2, 2017

"Been on this for months, just don't understand why I'm having side effects, as my doctor says everything is the same, just time release. The first 4 weeks head aches so severe I couldn't put in a full day. I'm a secretary, so on computer screen all day. This is what gave me the head aches I believe, along with meds. I also got very nauseous, dizzy, and extremely moody. I put on 20 pounds once I was told to eat a fatty diet with this meal, as I guess the fats help breakdown the medicine, doctor never told me this, but helped a lot with being sick all the time. Doctor finally listened, as I was tired of being in a cloud all day. Also anxiety, and sleeplessness... This medicine may work for some, just not me.."