Oxycodone

Key facts Oxycodone is an opioid medicine used to relieve severe pain. It is not usually recommended for the treatment of chronic (long-term) pain. Oxycodone is only available on prescription from your doctor. If you stop taking oxycodone suddenly, you may experience withdrawal symptoms. There are risks to taking opioid medicines, so make sure you take these medicines exactly as prescribed by your doctor. What is oxycodone? Oxycodone is a strong opioid medicine used to treat severe pain. What forms of oxycodone are available? Common brands of oxycodone include Endone, OxyContin and OxyNorm. It comes in different dosages and forms including: tablets capsules suppositories