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[crackerjack0777]

Ive been on oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 (percocet) needing something better 4 pain. My doc just put me on opana ER 5 mg tab. The opana doesnt seem to work.  which is suppose to work better and does opana work well?

[femmy29]

I feel I should jump in on this thread.

Opana ER is extended release oxymorphone.  It is most powerful opioid pain reliever in pill form on the market today based solely on pharmacology.  I was on this medication from Jan-Apr of this year at 30 mg bid (i.e., twice a day).

5 mg of Opana ER is equivalent to 10 mg of oxycodone.  Oxycodone is the active ingredient in Percocet.

I don't know how many 5/325 mg Percocets you were taking a day before switching to the Opana ER 5 mg, but to have equivalent pain relief from the Opana ER, you had to have taken only 2 Percocets a day.  If you were taking more than 2 Percocets a day then the switch to Opana ER 5 mg was a step down in terms of pain relieving strength.  

femmy

[Dee1956]

Sorry, I meant to say I went on the sit I gave you and there are coupons to help pay for the new meds.  I would use that
Have a great day!

[Dee1956]

This Oxymorphone ER, it may help your pain better and does not appear to have anything other than a pain med which may be better for your liver
Good luck
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[Dee1956]

Hi I have never heard of this so looked it up, I hope this helps
www.opana.com
Dee

[marycarmel]

Everyone is different and what works for one person may not for another.  Give the new med a bit of time to see if it helps.  How often are you taking the Opana ER versus how often were you taking the oxycodone?