"it seemed okay. i was more alert than when using oxycodone. after three weeks, the side effects outweigh the positives. it was more psychotic than i had planned. after the 75 mg dose wore off, the drop off was steep. i felt very agitated and somewhat aggressive. similar to prescribed amphetamine or steroid. it makes me so agitated that i have decided to go back to the oxy. i also experienced some respiratory distress and diminished vision. good try as an alternative but it is not for me. kadian had similar reactions."