want to get off oxycontin

[jackie906]

been in pain managemennt for 18yrs 8 on methadone 60mgs day hated it came off 08/2010 currntly taking 120mgs oxycontin per day allergic to suboxone/subtex can an addiction doctor wean me off slowy by tapering the oxycontin plus think im newly pregnant with 4thchild

[willing123]

For all those on scheduled daily regimens of pretty powerful drugs- Percocet, Valium and NSAIDs, I would STRONGLY recommend talking to your doc about BUTRANS patches. It is much safer, very effective and they don't take away your other meds. The patch can be a hassle but if I run out of my ever percocet early (7.5s- but sometimes with the valium I lose track and/or sometimes just need more than they prescribe) the Butrans will alleviate the w/d from the percs and also manage the pain. Jackie- you may not me able because it DOES have some suboxone in it...but for anyone else, that is the one thing that even if you have an addictive personality (I'm sober 25 years) you don't build up tolerance so you never get frustrated or need more and more as time goes on!!!! Good Luck.

[sandee1818]

Hi,
  Yes you can be slowly weaned off of the Oxycontin. The first trimester is the most important and you need to see your OB ASAP to find a suitable pain medication regimine since your pregnant. it is so very important to the baby. I am sure you already know this as this may be your 4th child:)