My doctor is switching me from vicodin to oxycodone,please help?!

My doctor is switching me from vicodin to oxycodone,please help?

Ive recently had a spinal fusion and in pain alot i was taking 2 10/325 mgs of hydrocodone every 4 to 5 hours for pain but before my surgery in march i was only taking 14/1500mgs of vic a day now up to its present level, i seen my pain doctor today and he switched me to oxycodone 40 mg ER one every 12 hours i am very worried about this switch is it a high dose to be starting out on and how is this diffrent i know its controlled realese but im still very scared and do not want to get hurt or be high as i help my wife rasie our baby boy?? Ive never tried it and scared any help would be deeply appreciated as i dont want to leave my wife and child behind or get really sick/addicted

I take Oxycontin 40 mgs for chronic apin. Don't worry. The way the drug works, you aren't going to be getting that 40 mgs all t once. The drug has 2 phases. First, about an hour after taking it, you get a "burst" of half the total dosage of the pill. Then, 6 hours later, you will get another "burst". If you have legitimate pain, you will not feel high or anything else... I do any thing I want while taking my meds, drive, cook, etc. and have no problems. It may make you a bit sleepy at first, but that will resolve itself within a few days. It really is much more efficient and better to take the long-acting meds. Contrary to what someone else said, MS Contin is stronger than the Oxycontin and will give you more of the side effects associated with narcotics. My advice is try the Oxycontin, and if it doesn't work or if it causes unpleasant side effects, give it at least a week for your body to adjust, and then call your doc if you still are not happy with its effects. I can tell you, though, from experience, that it has saved my life and made me pain free in a way I thought was impossible. Good luck, and I'd be glad to answer any questions you have about the drug since I use it (and OxyFast Solution) every day for pain. Based on your dosage of Hydrocodone, I think you're going to be much better off with the Oxy.