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Similar to heroin, oxycodone produces â along with pain management â a euphoric high caused by stimulation of the reward center of the brain. Oxycodone elevates levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is considered the pleasure chemical of the brain. On the street, OxyContin is known as âOxy,â âOC,â âOxyCotton,â âHillbilly Heroin,â and âKickers,â and is often used if heroin or morphine is not available.
Common side effects of OxyContinÂ® abuse are constipation, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, lack of interest, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, sweating, and weakness. In the short term, OxyContinÂ® can cause: 1  Warm flushing of the skin.2  Dry mouth. 3  Heavy feeling in arms and legs.4  Nausea.5  Vomiting.6  Severe itching.ommon side effects of OxyContinÂ® abuse are constipation, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, lack of interest, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, sweating, and weakness. In the short term, OxyContinÂ® can cause: 1  Warm flushing of the skin. 2  Dry mouth. 3  Heavy feeling in arms and legs. 4  Nausea. 5  Vomiting. 6  Severe itching.