I usually take percocet (generic) and 3 oxycontin

per day, I am out of percocet, but am taking the oxycontin. I feel kind of sick. Arent they the same thing? Why would I be having withdrawels?  I take the meds for real pain, and ran out of the percocet, because I try not to take as much oxycontin, becuase it makes me tired and gives me a headache. Any ideas?

[gnarly_1]

HI and welcome to the forum...your probably feeling the withdrawals because you have lowered your dose of oxycodone the active ingredient in both pills...you build up a tolerance to this stuff pritty fast and when you reduce dose your body/brain notices the difference...have you ever thought of getting off them???  

[peapodpooh]

Yes I have, but even with them, I can not stand more than 5 minutes. I am unable to walk anymore without something to lean on, so I dont know. I have 3 herniated discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis rated severe and 2 bone spurs. I also have nerve impingement near 2 of the discs, one mild, one severe.

[skmedlin27703]

Percocet is immediate release oxycodone with Tylenol
Oxycontin is time released oxycodone