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Why Does My Heartbeat Increase After Oxycodone IR ?

Hello, I recently started an opioid therapy for chronic pain . I took about 7.5mg of Oxycodone IR and my heart began to beat insanely fast for about 2mins had to call emergency but my heart became more stable so I just enjoyed the med. I have to dose soon but I m afraid of this, any tips?
Tue, 15 May 2012
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Hello! After carefully going through your discussion, I would like to suggest three very important facts
1) Oxycodone is reserved for management of moderate to severe pain only & the extended release formulation is specifically designed for a continuous relief of pain & should not be used intermittently.
2) It is a potential habit forming & addictive drug.
3) Your symptoms of sudden increase in the heart beats is attributed to a potentially lethal side effect of oxycodone, that it is a powerful respiratory depressant, especially when the first dose is larger than required.
So, I would request you to immediately stop oxycodone, as there are many better alternatives to it.
Thanks & take care of yourselves!
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Why Does My Heartbeat Increase After Oxycodone IR ?

Hello! After carefully going through your discussion, I would like to suggest three very important facts 1) Oxycodone is reserved for management of moderate to severe pain only & the extended release formulation is specifically designed for a continuous relief of pain & should not be used intermittently. 2) It is a potential habit forming & addictive drug. 3) Your symptoms of sudden increase in the heart beats is attributed to a potentially lethal side effect of oxycodone, that it is a powerful respiratory depressant, especially when the first dose is larger than required. So, I would request you to immediately stop oxycodone, as there are many better alternatives to it. Thanks & take care of yourselves!