OxyContin, Narcotic Pain Addiction & Withdrawal: Uses, Facts, and Side Effects

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OxyContin, Narcotic Pain Addiction & Withdrawal: Uses, Facts, and Side Effects

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OxyContin is a Schedule II narcotic analgesic used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. It can be habit-forming and should be taken with caution.

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