should be used only by the
person it was prescribed for. Oxymorphone should never be given to another person,
especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a
secure place where others cannot get to it.
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking oxymorphone. Dangerous side effects or
death can occur when alcohol is combined with a narcotic pain medicine. Check your food and
medicine labels to be sure these products do not contain alcohol.
Never take more than your prescribed dose of oxymorphone. Tell your doctor if the
medicine seems to stop working as well in relieving your pain.
Oxymorphone can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be
careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
What is oxymorphone?
Oxymorphone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to
morphine.
Oxymorphone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this
medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain.
Oxymorphone is not for treating pain just after surgery unless you were already taking
oxymorphone before the surgery.
Oxymorphone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication
guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using oxymorphone?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to oxymorphone, if you have severe
liver disease, if you are having an asthma attack, or if you have a bowel obstruction called
paralytic ileus. You should also not take oxymorphone if you have ever had an allergic reaction
to a narcotic medicine (examples include codeine, methadone, morphine, Oxycontin, Darvocet,
Percocet, Vicodin, Lortab, and many others).
Oxymorphone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the
person it was prescribed for. Oxymorphone should never be given to another person,
especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a
secure place where others cannot get to it.
Before using oxymorphone, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you
have:
FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to
an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your
doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
Oxymorphone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use
this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
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