Pain management at home, ER, & Outpatient Visits. What do my sicklecellwarriors take? Join me PositivelyHealthy Music: Intro- SOS Throughout- Ciroc the Phu. Oxycontin (oxycodone) treats moderate to severe pain, but can be habit-forming, especially if used long-term. Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) provides good long-term pain control without the need to take medicine frequently, but watch out for constipation. Ms Contin (Morphine Sulfate) provides good long-term pain control without the need to take medicine frequently, but watch out for constipation. Norco (hydrocodone / acetaminophen) is a good option to treat pain when over-the-counter medicines haven't worked, but it can lead to dependence and tolerance if taken for a long time. The Norco is similar to the Lortab in that it contains hydrocodone with acetominophen but at a stronger dose and the Percocet is even stronger containing oxycodone with acetominophen. Being honest with the doctor about the pain is your best bet. Doctors give trusted answers on uses, effects, side-effects, and cautions: Dr. Itzkoff on morphine sulfate vs hydrocodone: I would have to ask better for what purpose ?. Compare Morphine vs. Norco, which is better for uses like: Pain, Withdrawal Symptoms and Pain Relief. Compare head-to-head ratings, side effects, warnings, dosages, interactions and patient reviews. Patients rated Norco 3/5 over Morphine 2.9/5 in overall satisfaction. Hi Kathy, morphine isn't that big a step up from hydrocodone really - it's about the same strength as oxycodone (allowing for equivalent oral dosage). It might work well for you if your current medication isn't cutting it any longer. Good luck in keeping your pain under control, whatever you and your doctor decide. Compare Codeine Sulfate vs. Hydrocodone, which is better for uses like: Pain, Cough and Severe Pain. Compare head-to-head ratings, side effects, warnings, dosages, interactions and patient reviews. I am new here and I posted just a little while ago in the New Member Introduction forum. More context about me is there, but I think my specific question may be better placed in this forum. Oxycodone (contained in percocet, roxicodone, oxycontin) is about 2 times the strength of morphine (i.e., 10 mg of morphine equals 5 mg of oxycodone). Therefore, 5 mg of oxycodone is about 16 mg of hydrocodone so oxycodone is about 3 times stronger than hydrocodone.