OXYCONTIN

ABOUT ME

• My name is christa berkley-barham
• I Just turned 20 on July 31st
• Im from silvis, illinois
• I currently stay in East Moline, illinois
• Im at brown mackie studying medical assisting.

GENERIC

• Oxycontin
• Generic name for oxycontin is oxycodone

WHAT IS OXYCONTIN?

• OxyContin is a drug that is used to treat moderate to severe pain
• OxyContin is considered as a narcotic

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THE GOODS ABOUT OXYCONTIN

• Makes you feel great!
• Makes you feel mentally sharper.
• Makes you feel energized!

THE SIDE EFFECTS

• Extreme weakness
• Shallow breathing
• Uneven heartbeat
• cold
• Seizures

SIDE EFFECTS CONTINUED

• Confusion
• Light headedness
• Dizziness or fainting
• Severe constipation
• Vomiting

SIDE EFFECTS CONTINUED

• Sleepiness

IF YOUR EXPIERENCING THESE CONDITIONS CONSAULT YOUR DOCTOR!

• Dry mouth
• Headaches and sleepiness
• Itchy skin
• Mild constipation
• Nausia and vomiting

GETTING HELP

• Visit a Narcotics Anonymous meeting in your area. See Resources & References below.
• Call 1-800-662-HELP in the U.S. to reach a free referral helpline from the Mental Health Services.
• There are treatments, dont wait until the last minute!!
• Get the help you need!!!

Thank you!!!!

REFERENCES

• "Oxycontin Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com.".com. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2014.
• "Oxycodone." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Aug. 2014. Web. 17 Aug. 2014.
• Feature, Leanna SkarnulisWebMD. "OxyContin (Oxycodone) Use and Abuse." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 20 Aug. 2014.