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Reviewer: droobie26, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I love reading all the "horror" stories from various people describing their experiences with this drug or other forms of sustained oxycodone i.e. roxicodone. Two things stand out like a sore thumb from these stories. First, the misuse of the drug. Second, the user diverting the blame from themselves onto the drug. For those of us who responsibly use the medicine and follow our doctor'
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Reviewer: REDRUNNER61@AOL.COM, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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OXYCONTIN IS A WONDERFUL PAIN MEDICATION, IF A DOCTOR WANTS TO PERSCRIBE METHADONE FOR PAIN,DO NOT TAKE IT! IT DOES WORK BUT AFTER A WHILE IT WILL SLOWLY DRAG U DOWN TO NOTHING,I LEARNED THIS THE HARD WAY AND STOPPING IT IS UNBELIEVEABLELY SICKENING AND IT'S A DEADLY DRUG.. OXYCONTIN TAKEN RIGHT WILL WORK AND IS VERY GOOD FOR SEVERY CHRONIC PAIN AND U CAN FUNCTION ON IT. IT GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK AS
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Reviewer: b-dub, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Spinal fusion in 97, 2 rods broke and caused a series of related issues. Been on it for a year after trying therapy, bracing, and injections (cortisone, lidocane, and botox). Finally found something to ease to the pain, its a lifesaver!!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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very effective and easier than short acting meds.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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this is a wonder drug,without it I would not function
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