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Fast Facts About OxyContin - Guide To OxyContin

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Updated May 27, 2006

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Question #5 of 10 - Can I Take Other Medicines While I Am Using OxyContin?

Can I take other medicines while I am using OxyContin for pain relief?

Combining OxyContin with some other types of medication such as sleeping pills, tranquilizers, and other pain medications may be dangerous due to the risk of interactions of these medications that can result in injury or death.

You should speak with your physician before taking any other medicines with OxyContin. You should also tell your physician about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and dietary supplements or herbal remedies that you are taking before starting OxyContin.

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