The cost of Xtampza without insurance is around $546.52 for a supply of 60 capsules of the lowest strength of 9 mg.
The cash price for Xtampza also scales up significantly based on your prescribed dosage.
9mg of Xtampza ranges from $516.21 $546.52
13.5mg: $753.311
8mg: $937.87
27mg: $1,302.83
36mg: $1,602.87
You can also save some money on Xtampza by using RX discount coupons like through GoodRX or use prescription discount cards and coupons like from SingleCare.
There are also manufacturer savings programs that can help you save money on Xtampza.
The drug Xtampza is an opioid and extended release oxycodone that is meant for treating severe chronic pain and is designed to make you feel calm and relieve pain, but Xtampza can also cause physical and mental side effects like constipation, nausea, dizziness and drowsiness.
People who should not take Xtampza are people that have severe asthma or breathing problems or a known or suspected bowel blockage or if they have an allergy to oxycodone.
Xtampza is also unsafe if you drink alcohol or take central nervous system depressants such as benzodiazepines.
Also people that have the below conditions should not take Xtampza, or should only take Xtampza with extreme caution after you discuss your medical history with your doctor.
These conditions include.
Significant respiratory depression or unmonitored severe asthma: Lack of access to resuscitative equipment makes it dangerous.
Gastrointestinal obstructions: Includes conditions like paralytic ileus.
Central nervous system (CNS) or alcohol depression: Concurrent use can lead to fatal respiratory failure or coma.
Opioid tolerance issues: High-dose Xtampza tablets should only be used by patients who are already opioid-tolerant.
Underlying health conditions: Use with caution if you have a history of head injuries, seizures, liver, kidney, thyroid problems, or gallbladder/pancreas issues.
History of substance abuse or addiction: Opioids carry a high risk of addiction, abuse, and misuse.
Extended release Xtampza lasts up to 12 hours as Xtampza is designed to provide continuous pain relief for up to 12 hours and is prescribed to be taken on a regular, twice a day schedule, every 12 hours and must always also be taken with food.
Xtampza is also not the same as Percocet although both Xtampza and Percocet contain oxycodone.
Percocet contains both oxycodone (immediate release) and also acetaminophen (Tylenol) and is often used for short term and as needed for acute pain.
Xtampza ER is a long acting, extended release capsule that is taken every 12 hours for chronic pain.
Percocet also has 2 active ingredients which are acetaminophen and oxycodone.
The acetaminophen limits the maximum dosage of Percocet to prevent liver damage.
And Xtampza ER has only one active ingredient and is purely oxycodone that is designed with an abuse deterrent system to release the medication slowly and prevent tampering.
Percocet is a combination of immediate release oxycodone and acetaminophen.
Xtampza ER is also prescribed and taken for severe, around the clock pain, which requires long term treatment.
Percocet is designed for short term breakthrough pain and can't be taken long acting or continuously in the same manner.
Xtampza ER is only taken exactly every 12 hours with food and Percocet is taken every 4 hours to 6 hours as needed.
The generic name of Xtampza ER is oxycodone extended release and is a schedule II controlled substance.
Xtampza ER must be swallowed whole or the contents must be safely sprinkled onto soft foods like pudding or applesauce.
You should never crush, inject or snort Xtampza as it can cause a fatal overdose.
Common side effects of Xtampza include constipation, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness and drowsiness.
Xtampza can also interact with some other medications and can cause fatal respiratory depression or coma when combined with alcohol, benzodiazepines or other central nervous system depressants.