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Is Xtampza Effective In Managing Pain?
Question: I am presently taking OxyContin 60mg, 3 times a day. I have now been prescribed Xtampza ER 36mg, 2 times a day. Can I expect the Xtampza with the above dosage to control my pain as well as the OxyContin?
Brief Answer:
should work well, if not , dose can be adjusted
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Xtampza is a version of oxycodone just as oxycontin.
It should work as effectively but if this dose is not effective, your doctor can adjust it for you.
This is not the maximum dose but is the recommended dose for persons who would be considered opioid tolerant (may have been on opioids for a long period or needing high doses).
It is an extended release medication meaning that it is released slowly into the body, this is the reason that it does not need to be given as often.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
should work well, if not , dose can be adjusted
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Xtampza is a version of oxycodone just as oxycontin.
It should work as effectively but if this dose is not effective, your doctor can adjust it for you.
This is not the maximum dose but is the recommended dose for persons who would be considered opioid tolerant (may have been on opioids for a long period or needing high doses).
It is an extended release medication meaning that it is released slowly into the body, this is the reason that it does not need to be given as often.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What is the maximum dosage for Xtampza?
Brief Answer:
higher dose is 288mg
Detailed Answer:
HI
Most persons use the 36 mg strength that you have been given, higher doses are used only for persons who have developed tolerance to other opioids of similar strength.
The maximum amount that can be taken in a day is 288 mg.
If you do not have enough pain relief, your doctor can prescribe a higher dose for you.
Please feel free to ask anything else
higher dose is 288mg
Detailed Answer:
HI
Most persons use the 36 mg strength that you have been given, higher doses are used only for persons who have developed tolerance to other opioids of similar strength.
The maximum amount that can be taken in a day is 288 mg.
If you do not have enough pain relief, your doctor can prescribe a higher dose for you.
Please feel free to ask anything else
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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