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Is detectable within minutes of taking it and lasts for up to 48 hours (2 days). Oxycodone is detectable in urine within 1 to 3 hours and will stay detectable for 1 to 4 days. Like most other opioids, oxycodone is detectable in hair for up to 90 days. Continue reading Oxycodone vs OxyContin - What's the difference? Oxycodone (also known as Oxy IR) and Oxycontin both contain oxycodone, but the main difference is that Oxycontin is the brand name of a long-acting form of oxycodone. Oxycontin releases oxycodone slowly and continuously over 12 hours and only needs to be given twice a day. Oxycodone is shorter-acting, with an average half-life of 3.2 hours, which means that half the dose of oxycodone is eliminated in 3.2 hours, which is why it is usually given four to six times a day to provide all-day pain relief. Oxycodone is usually given for acute pain, such as that following surgery or trauma, whereas Oxycontin may be given for chronic or long-term pain, such as that caused by cancer. Oxycontin should only be considered in those with chronic severe pain that have already found a trial of oxycodone to be beneficial. Continue reading How long does opioid withdrawal last? How long opioid withdrawal lasts depends on the opioid you have been taking and whether it is a short-acting or long acting opioid.If you have been using a short-acting opioid, acute opioid withdrawal lasts 4 to 10 days, with withdrawal symptoms starting 8 to 24 hours after last use.If you have been using a long-acting opioid, acute opioid withdrawal lasts 10 to 20 days, with withdrawal symptoms starting 12 to 48 hours after last use. Continue reading Related medical questions Treating Opioid Overdose with Naloxone How long does Norco stay in your system? Vicodin vs Percocet: What's the difference? What is the difference between Apadaz and Vicodin? How long does oxycodone take to work? What are the withdrawal symptoms of oxycodone? What is Hydrochloride or HCL in a drugname? How addictive is OxyContin (oxycodone)? How do I use opioid pain medications safely? How do I treat back pain without using opioids? Drug information Hydrocodone (199 reviews) Norco (367 reviews) Vicodin (146 reviews) Oxycodone (1,138 reviews) OxyContin (293 reviews) Related support groups Hydrocodone (201 questions, 1,475 members) Norco (98 questions, 1,160 members) Vicodin (73 questions, 865 members) Oxycodone (260 questions, 2,624 members) OxyContin (73 questions, 1,361 members) Pain (2,269 questions, 11,930 members) Cancer (186 questions, 643 members) Chronic Pain (299 questions, 3,352 members) Medical Disclaimer
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