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Hello. Genereral question - if I take a 15 mg oxycodone once a week starting at age 40 for the rest of my life, will that have long term negative effects? Thanks in advance.
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ReeRee94878 rhino246
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Hi there, I don't know much about that drug but am I right that it is an opiod? We dont have this drug in the UK but we do have similar - codeine, morphine etc. Why would you be taking it just once a week? Is 15mg a large dose? Is it a slow release drug? If I could have some more information about it I can help you more.
rhino246 ReeRee94878
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Hello. It is an opiad, so probably similar to what you were talking about. I don't know if 15 mg is a large dose and I don't believe it's a slow release drug. I take it for recreational use only. Thanks for your reply.
charlotte_18445 rhino246
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I cant imagine it would do any damage, you will likely develop tolerance over time so your dosage may be increased, these kind of opioids/opiates are normally used short term following injury or operations as they are highly addictive and can cause dependence. May i ask why you've been prescribed this medication? X
rhino246 charlotte_18445
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Yeah, I already had to go from a 10 mg to a 15 mg because of tolerance. I haven't been prescribed this, I just have access to it. I take it for recreational use, but don't allow myself to take it more than once a week because of potential damage. Just want to know if my once a week habit would be harmful over many years. Thanks for your reply.
melissa91009 rhino246
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I've been on high dose opioids for pain, for years post injury. I've developed a fatty liver and really bad bowel problems which is causing me to be on constant laxatives. I'm currently on oxycontin and oxycodone so yes, long term opioid use is risky. Especially if mixing with other opioids or medications, other drugs or alcohol. Just be aware of this. All opioid use has risks.
rhino246 melissa91009
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Thank you for that. I'm not mixing it with anything else. And have NOT allowed myself to have it more than once a week for a couple of years now. Just starting to worry about long term damage though. Thanks again.
charlotte_18445 rhino246
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as someone who has been dependant on painkillers i will say its a very slippery slope, i started thinking i was in control then it became the other way around, if you want my honest opinion i would not use this drug as a treat i would use go for something more natural, but you are your own keeper if its something you want to do just be careful, never take more than you should and of course stay safe. all the best to you darling x
rhino246 charlotte_18445
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Thank you. I'm trying to be smart and stay aware that is is very addicting. I've been able to just do it once a week for a couple of years now, but just starting to worry about long term damage.
charlotte_18445 rhino246
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you are very unlikely to do long term damage on such an infrequent dose. good luck with everything dear.
joshuapryce1987 rhino246
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It should not cause too many issues, the best thing to do is stick to a certain dosage and try not to take too many or go to high in dosage at one time.