Switch from hydrocodone to Oxycodone?

@phxratt1
I didn't notice any difference so my doctor started me on the fentanyl patch, relief at last.
Good luck to you,
Jake

Wow, thanks Jake! I didn't even know that was an option!

Oxycodone is more potent and has better pain relief than hydrocodone. I personally would try that first. Unfortunately, with most pain meds you probably will have to take a higher dose to get the same relief if taken for extended periods. Therefore, taking a less potent pain reliever that works (oxycodone) is preferable to stepping up to a more potent one (fentanyl) right away. Taking less of the less potent that works is the ideal when it comes to pain medication for many reasons.

Good point... everyone is different, and Oxycodone might do it for me. I won't know until I try. At least I'll have another option if oxy doesn't do it. Thanks for the post.

A friend of mine took Oxycodone for years after having a rod inserted to stabilize her spine. She often blanked out, even while driving. I believe it is now banned. Hydrocodone has been prescribed by my pain specialist and used when needed. No problems.

I believe the fentanyl patch is quite expensive, and there is a national shortage at the moment

@laura1970
Yes, I imagine it is quite expensive. I know years ago when I took it I used the brand, Duragesic and it cost $600+ a month. I don't remember what the generic cost, but I did switch to the generic.
Although I wonder if there's any doctors out there now that would actually prescribe it.
Take care,
Jake