Hi,I am Dr. Gopal Goel (Orthopaedic Surgeon). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Is Oxycontin 30mg the Right Medicine For Rheumatoid Arthritis?
The medication I have been prescribed for Rheumatioid Arthritis is Oxycontin 30mg. up to 3 times a day but it is making me want to sleep all the time . I do not feel anything from taking the medication just sleepy too sleepy . Is this typical of the drug ? YYYY@YYYY
Yes oxycontin can lead to sedation. You can take dose of methotrexate. I will advise dose 7.5mg weekly. You can start combination consulting your treating doctor
DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in severe cases. Newer biologics have role in RA.
There is good role of diet and achieve correction through it, for details you can directly contact on my profile http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Is Oxycontin 30mg the Right Medicine For Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes oxycontin can lead to sedation. You can take dose of methotrexate. I will advise dose 7.5mg weekly. You can start combination consulting your treating doctor DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in severe cases. Newer biologics have role in RA. There is good role of diet and achieve correction through it, for details you can directly contact on my profile http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-vaibhav-gandhi/63503 Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.