What Are The Repercussions Of Missing One Day's Dosage Of Oxycodone?

Posted on Sat, 12 May 2018

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Question : I am a 64 yr. old woman and I have been prescribed 25 mg. of oxicodone daily for the last 2 yrs. I take as prescribed and it has been helping. I went away and forgot to bring it. I will only be missing one day but I am so nervous I am going to get sick. It is a big planned day for me and I cant afford not to feel well. Is there anything to worry about?

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Effects of oxycodone can last up to 20 hours

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Missing only a single dose of oxycodone will not likely cause issues as the oxycodone stay in your system for almost 20 hours. You can take Advil 400 mg every 6 hours yo make sure that you remain pain-free during the time you miss the oxycodone. There is nothing to be worried about.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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