Does Buprenorphine Interact with Oxycodone Hydrochloride?
CDI records a moderate classification for Buprenorphine and Oxycodone Hydrochloride. The stored summary is: Mixed agonist/antagonist may reduce analgesic effect and/or precipitate withdrawal symptoms in opioid-dependent patients. The mechanism involves agonist/antagonist competition. Patients taking both medications should consult their healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing the dosage of either drug. This record was extracted from drug labeling through openFDA. NIH/NLM RxNorm is used for drug identities. The summary and severity classification are CDI's processed information, not a verbatim source quotation. Product, route, and patient circumstances matter.
- Severity
- Moderate
- Buprenorphine Class
- Partial Opioid Agonist
- Management
- Monitor for effects
- Data Source
- U.S. FDA via OpenFDA
Recorded Mechanism
Agonist/antagonist competition
What To Tell Your Doctor or Pharmacist
If you are taking Buprenorphine and your doctor is considering prescribing Oxycodone Hydrochloride (or vice versa), make sure to:
- Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements
- Ask whether the benefits of combining these medications outweigh the risks for your specific situation
- Ask what symptoms to watch for that would indicate the interaction is causing problems
- Ask whether any dosage adjustments are needed
- Never stop or change either medication without first consulting your healthcare provider