[jyl]

I recently messaged my doctor asking for a Rx for oxycodone immediate release. Not oxymorphone, not hydrocodone, but specifically 15 mg oxycodone pills.

I knew this would raise his eyebrows, so I gave him the full explanation: a decade ago, I had a kidney stone, he Rx'd oxycodone 5 mg, I took one and it did its job and I put the bottle away. I eventually realized that the oxycodone also worked for gallstone attacks, and I started taking one each time one of those day-long-delights was starting. Eventually two were needed - shelf life is a thing I guess - and the gallstone attacks started becoming more frequent - from yearly-ish to every couple months now - but I still figured his original Rx would last until my gallbladder surgery which has taken forever to schedule (Covid, staffing shortages, surgeon's office). Well, doctor, I just had another gallstone attack that was the worst yet, and I used my last three original oxycodone pills - and my surgery is still two months away. I know lots of people undergoing joint replacement, and have tried what they get, and that's why I'm specifically asking for oxycodone, nothing else seems to work for me.

After a couple questions (15mg?) he sent a Rx for 5 mg tabs to my pharmacy. I was a little surprised, but pleased.