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What Is The Difference Between Hydrocodone And Oxycodone? Worried About Addiction

Thankyou. What is the difference between hydrocodone and oxycodone, also 10 and 5 mg/ 325mg? Should I worry about becoming dependent while I'm taking these medications for some recent severe nerve and back issues. My pain is lessening and I start physical therapy this week and I am concerned for future pain. Anything over the counter that brings moderate to real relief.
Fri, 31 May 2013
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Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is natural to be worried about the possibility of dependence.
Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid that is made from codeine. It is used for pain relief and to reduce coughing.

oxycodone is also a semi synthetic opioid that is used for moderate and severe pain.

Oxycodone is associated with greater potential for abuse than hydrocodone. For this reason a person can fill hydrocodone with refill prescriptions but not oxycodone.

If your pain is improving you may not need to use the medications much longer.

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What Is The Difference Between Hydrocodone And Oxycodone? Worried About Addiction

Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic It is natural to be worried about the possibility of dependence. Hydrocodone is a semi synthetic opioid that is made from codeine. It is used for pain relief and to reduce coughing. oxycodone is also a semi synthetic opioid that is used for moderate and severe pain. Oxycodone is associated with greater potential for abuse than hydrocodone. For this reason a person can fill hydrocodone with refill prescriptions but not oxycodone. If your pain is improving you may not need to use the medications much longer. I hope this helps