OxyContin Warnings and Precautions

Before starting treatment, the warnings and precautions for OxyContin should be discussed with your healthcare provider. Narcotics such as OxyContin have a significant potential for abuse and addiction; this medication is not a good choice for people with a history of alcohol or drug dependence. You should also avoid taking OxyContin if you have severe asthma, a bowel obstruction, or hypercarbia.

OxyContin Medication Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking OxyContin?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking OxyContin (oxycodone ER) if you have:

Liver disease, such as cirrhosis, liver failure, or hepatitis
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Low blood pressure (hypotension)
A history of drug or alcohol dependence
Lung disease of any sort
A head injury or high intracranial pressure
Gallbladder or pancreas disease
Severe abdominal (stomach) pain
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Asthma
Addison's disease
An enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH)
Seizures or epilepsy
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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