Is oxycodone stronger than tramadol?

Oxycodone and tramadol are prescription medications used to manage moderate to severe pain. Oxycodone is a narcotic (opiate), and tramadol is man-made analgesic (non-narcotic). Oxycodone has a higher risk for addiction than tramadol. read more

mg for mg hydrocodone (vicodin, etc) is 6 times stronger the tramadol, oxycodone is about 18x, and like Dave said codeine is the same strength as trams mg/mg. read more

Oxycontin (Oxycodone) immediate-release (short acting) works best for “as needed” or “break-through” pain. Long-acting tablets are good for chronic pain that requires around-the-clock relief. Can have fewer side effects than other opioid pain relievers. Generally considered to be stronger than morphine. read more

Hydrocodone is stronger than tramadol, but about 1/2 as potent as oxycodone. The reason I suggested hydrocodone is that doctors where I live are unlikely to switch meds from a weak opiate like tramadol/codeine straight to oxycodone. read more