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In reply to the discussion: How the hell does anyone get addicted to Oxycodone? [View all]LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)received were not controlled release, they were just plain tablets. I was prescribed Oxy at a time when my back pain was crippling, rendering me unable to walk, even with a walker.
I had never taken Oxy before, only hydrocodone which are not as powerful as Oxy.
When I received the prescription, I was counselled by my pharmacist. I have a good relationship with her, and she spoke to me honestly.
Her words were something to the effect of:
"I know by your records that you have never taken these before. Listen to me closely. These tablets can mess you up. I want you to take as little as possible. Cut them in half, or into quarters. Start with that, and see how you react to the drug. You're either going to feel very good or very bad when you take this drug. It will take care of your pain, but try to adjust your dose to where it takes the edge off the pain only. Better to feel a little pain than to deal with the side effects of this drug".