What Medications Can Effectively Treat Pain From Cancer Treatment Apart From Oxycodone?

Posted on Wed, 26 Jul 2023

Question: Hello,
Doctors prescribed me Oxycontin, Oxycodone. The Price of the month dose is ~400 dollars. I am not able to pay such amount. What drag can I use to limit my pain. I have a low back and melanoma places pain.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Matt Wachsman (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:

Rather a lot of choices.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

But with cancer, then the regulations and medications are quite different in the US. This would be an indication for HOSPICE. This is fairly unlimited and covers medication costs.

Alternatively, long acting morphine and oxycodone is not that expensive.

I have one patient on addiction treatment and methadone who has cancer.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist

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