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I am currently taking one 10mg oxycodone with 325 tylenol every 6 hours as well as 30mg mscontin every 12 hours. My question is , I would like to just take ms contin every 12 hours,what is the equivalent doseage .I wanted to get a doctors opinion before asking my md.
Fri, 31 Aug 2018
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Malik's Response
Hi,
MS Contin is an extended release morphine. It has the same mechanism of action of Oxycodone to relieve pain. Both of them are prescribed for moderate to severe pain relief. Tylenol has a different mechanism of action and taken for mild to moderate pain relief.
If you stop Oxycodone by gradually by decreasing the dose. Oxycodone 10 mg is equivalent to 15 mg morphine. But before any change in the doses, please, consult with your doctor.
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Can MS Contin Be Taken While On Oxycodone?
Hi, MS Contin is an extended release morphine. It has the same mechanism of action of Oxycodone to relieve pain. Both of them are prescribed for moderate to severe pain relief. Tylenol has a different mechanism of action and taken for mild to moderate pain relief. If you stop Oxycodone by gradually by decreasing the dose. Oxycodone 10 mg is equivalent to 15 mg morphine. But before any change in the doses, please, consult with your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.