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In reply to the discussion: How the hell does anyone get addicted to Oxycodone? [View all]onethatcares
(16,161 posts)34. the new drug is Tramadol
I got both Oxys and Tramadol from my orthopedic doc after having my knee replaced, Used the opioid for three days after getting released to home and then went on to Naproxen every 8 hours for two weeks and slowly reduced that. Now after 18 weeks I take a Naproxen when needed, maybe 1 every three days.
I hated being constipated and could not get that teevee commercial about "passing a pineapple" out of my head.
The saddle block and morphine they gave me for the operation caused me a full day of hallucinations which I haven't had since my tripping days in the 70s.
Good luck and quick healing to you.
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Be very careful with them, as this is classic reaction by those who are opioid dependent!
SheltieLover
Nov 2022
#50
Oxy was sold to doctors by salsemen as "non addictive" pain killer. The brainwashed doctors
mitch96
Oct 2022
#5
I was prescribed some for a root canal, never used it until I had a knee injury.
Ocelot II
Oct 2022
#30
I believe it was Hydrocodone that my doctor prescribed when I had TMJ and couldn't lie down or sleep
Rhiannon12866
Oct 2022
#31
I know someone who fell shortly after knee replacement surgery because he was dizzy
highplainsdem
Oct 2022
#35