Precautions and Warnings With Oxycodone ER

It is important to talk to your healthcare provider about the precautions and warnings with oxycodone ER before starting treatment. This medication is not suitable for everyone; you should not take it if you have severe asthma, significant respiratory depression, or a bowel obstruction. Before starting oxycodone ER, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you have liver disease, hypothyroidism, or epilepsy.

Oxycodone ER Drug Information

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Oxycodone ER?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking oxycodone ER (OxyContin^®) 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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