OxyContin Side Effects
OxyContin (Oxycodone Hydrochloride) is known to cause side effects such as
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- loss of appetite
- dizziness
- headache
- exhaustion
- dry mouth
- sweating
- itching
In some rare cases OxyContin has also been known to cause impotency, enlargement of the prostate gland, and decreased secretion of testosterone
Warnings & Recalls for OxyContin
OyxContin can cause an increased tolerance to drugs, meaning a user must continuously increase their dosage to achieve the same effects as with a smaller dosage.
Physical dependence and addiction can occur, particularly with abuse. The body adapt can adapt to the presence of the drug, and withdrawal can occur is the medication is suddenly halted. Do not stop taking OxyContin suddenly as it can cause withdrawal symptoms such as
- restlessness
- chills
- sweating
- muscle pain
- depression
- anxiety
- nausea
- loss of appetite
- increased heartbeat and breathing
OxyContin Treatment and Use
OxyContin is the brand name version of Oxycodone Hydrochloride, and is a federally controlled substance stemming from a class of medications known as opiate analgesics. OxyContin is approved for the treatment for moderate to severe pain, and effectively blocks pain by binding chemicals known as opioid agonists to proteins called opioid receptors. In this way, OxyContin alters the way the brain and nervous system react to pain, and effectively halts its reception.
OxyContin Dosage
OxyContin comes in many forms, from extended-released tablets, to solutions which can be injected, and capsules. OxyContin comes in 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, and 80 milligram tablets. These should be taken one at a time and with plenty of water.
Under no means should tablets ever be crushed or broken. Damaging the tablet casing can effect the speed in which OxyContin is absorbed into the bloodstream, and can cause a potentially lethal overdose.
Dosage can be increased over time and in relation to the pain level it is being used to treat. The body can also adjust to the medication after a certain period, and your healthcare physician may need to increase dosage as a result. However, do not take a larger dose, increase the frequency, or take OxyContin for a longer time than directed by your doctor, as OxyContin can become habit-forming. Taking OxyContin infrequently can result in withdrawal-like symptoms, as well as physiological effects brought on by dependence.
