Is oxycontin a depressant?

It's a depressant. Oxycontin is an opiate, and all opiates are depressants. read more

Oxycodone is a drug used to make commonly used prescription pain medications OxyContin and Percocet. It is one of the most common prescription pain killers available,almost as strong as Opana, and it is used for recovery from surgical procedures, or in the management of chronic conditions that cause mild to moderate pain. read more

OxyContin should not be given to a child younger than 11 years old. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: a head injury, brain tumor, or seizures; drug or alcohol addiction, or mental illness; liver or kidney disease; urination problems; or. problems with your gallbladder, pancreas, or thyroid. read more