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Is Hydrocodone And Oxycodone Same?

ok so a query means question??trying to find out is hydrocodone and oxycodone of the same family meaning I know they are both narcotics but are they both of the opiate family?? My doctor just switched me from Norco to 10mls of oxycodone getting away from the tylonol Hi I didn t know this was going to cost money Im on disability and very broke I do have more questions will have to wait till I get the funds thanku Nanette
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

There are both in the opiate family of drugs. Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid that is derived from codeine.

Oxycodone is also a semisynthetic opioid, it is made from the poppy derived thebaine.


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Is Hydrocodone And Oxycodone Same?

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic There are both in the opiate family of drugs. Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid that is derived from codeine. Oxycodone is also a semisynthetic opioid, it is made from the poppy derived thebaine. I hope this helps