morphine sulfate ER verses Oxycontin ER ???

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I've done extemely well on Oxy ER for two years, but all of a sudden this darned

Medicare won " t cover and is insisting I switch to Morphine Sulfate ER. (I take

160 mg morning and evening).

I found out when I went for a refill, ran out while waiting for approval, then

had to borrow $425 to pay out of pocket. We've appealed their decision, but

while I wait for an answer I've once again need to get my prescritption filled.

This has been a nightmare...the company that handles my Medicare gives me the

wrong info, doesn't fax us the required forms as promised, etc, etc, etc. Plus

they are wanting me to change many of my other drugs that have worked so well

for so long (and the prices are similar)

ER verses Morphine Sulfate ER? is there a noticible difference? Pharmacist tells

me he thinks the dosing amounts will be the same

Thanks,