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Fast Facts About OxyContin - Guide To OxyContin

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Updated May 27, 2006

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Question #2 of 10 - What Kind of Pain Is Appropriate To Treat With OxyContin?

What kind of pain is appropriate to treat with OxyContin?

OxyContin is intended to help relieve pain that is moderate to severe in intensity, when that pain is present all the time, and expected to continue for a long time. This level of pain severity may be caused by a variety of different medical conditions.

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