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Is Oxycodone Hydrochloride As Effective As Oxycontin CR For Backache?

My pain Dr has prescribed OxyContin CR 10 MG twice daily for me for my back problems. I have been using it at this for over 10 years and at the same strength. Since I am also Retired Military with 60% disability, I can get all medication through the VA at NO COST. The prescription they gave me is OXYCODONE HCL 10 MG SA taken twice daily. How close in strength are these 2 medicines? My pain Dr also prescribed OXYCODONE/APAP 5-325 MG every 4 to 6 hours for break-through pain. How does the break-through pain medicine compare in strength with the other 2?
Fri, 25 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Oxycodone has a better effect.

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Is Oxycodone Hydrochloride As Effective As Oxycontin CR For Backache?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Oxycodone has a better effect. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.