Chronic Pain
"I take oxycodone as a replacement for OxyContin which is no longer covered by my insurance. It is as effective, but I have to take it 4 or 5 times a day instead of 2 and have to always carry some with me. I can only tolerate it from one manufacturer. If I receive a different &quot;brand&quot;, the adverse effects are immediate. Dizziness, drowsiness and nausea. I Don&#039;t know why this is, and am trying to find out. The problem is that the pharmacy cannot always get the brand I need and I don&#039;t know why.  The other problem is the pharmacy is only allotted a certain quantity and will run out. I have reduced to total mg I take per day since taking the oxycodone vs. the OxyContin. I just wish I could be assured of receiving the same brand each time."