Anyone have anxiety from Hydrocodone / Oxycodone??
DoxieLOVA - Nov 7th, 2009 8:00 PM
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Okay...so I was taking Hydrocodone and then Oxycodone everyday for my pain.

I wasn't taking it for a good 3 months because I was experiencing a lot of relief through alternative treatment (vitamins, etc)

So NOW...the pain has returned, I knew the little break I had was too good to be true : (

The problem I am having now is SEVERE anxiety...like panicky when I take either the Hydrocodone or the Oxycodone (haven't been mixing or anything like that, this has been on seperate occassions). I tried taking half of my 7.5-550 but then the pain is still pretty bad. Does anyone else experience anxiety when taking these meds?? If so, have you been able to find something that doesnt have that effect?? HELP!!! I know I prob need to go back to the Dr but I just don't have the money right now...and if I call I know they'll tell me to come in...being broke, yet another symptom of fibromyalgia, ugh!

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Noca - Nov 8th, 2009 4:39 PM

I've never heard of this side effect from Opioids.


Canada17 - Nov 8th, 2009 5:35 PM

What I've read about Hydrocodone is that it can cause anxiety. While it is not considered to be a serious side effect, any reaction that you have should be reported to your doctor. If you take it with acetaminophen, which can be found in many OTC medications, it may increase the severity of any potential side effect.

Anxiety is also a common side effect of Oxycodone and other opiates.

Again, this is information that I have read as I have not personally taken these medications. My recommendation, talk to your doctor. These two medications can be very hard on your liver and stomach. Whatever anxiety you are feeling may not even be caused by the medications. However, if it is, your doctor will be able to tell you whether or not you should change or stop your regimen.

I know from personal experience, even the most mild of side effects can be an indication of something more serious going on that would negate the worth of the medication.




DoxieLOVA - Nov 8th, 2009 6:41 PM

Yeah, looks like I'm going to have to find a way to get to the doctor. I have done some more research and they say that anxiety is a side effect in less than 3%...lucky me! Plus like you said Canada, it could be a sign of something more serious. Thanks all : )


Canada17 - Nov 9th, 2009 10:47 AM

No problem! I know with my FM, the very rare side effects are usually the ones the I get the most. It's incredibly annoying. I take Naproxen for pain (basically a prescription strength Advil) and it's supposed to last 12 hours. For me it only lasts about 6 - 8 hours. My doctor prescribed me a time-release version of the same medication. Within half an hour of taking it, I had cold sweats, shaking, dizziness/light headed-ness, confusion, neck and head pain. I went to see him immediately and he said I was having a very rare adverse reaction that presented itself like an infection would. He sent me home and told me if I developed a fever to go straight to emergency.

I feel for you in the fact that it costs you just to see the doctor, I can't imagine what that must be like if you aren't a perfectly "healthy" individual. I know it's hard enough to get the money together I need to pay for my prescriptions. I get 100% of the money back in about 3 weeks from my insurance company, but I still have to come up with the money first.

I wish you luck.


Noca - Nov 25th, 2009 6:08 PM

"they say that anxiety is a side effect in less than 3%...lucky", yeah thats pretty rare.