Bobber: I guess I did not really wirte down what I really meant to say about wiping off the outer coater off Oxcontin. I know that is very bad to do. I guess what I meant to say or what he told me(also I do not know if I agree) was he just dampens the outer coater to control the itching. However that is him! I would not do it. Also I am not on Oxcontin. I do not think that anyone should do anything to there meds. Before talking to there DR. So Bobber you are so right! Please do not take his advice! Also maybe I should have not even told anyone what he does,because he is putting his body at harms way! I am so sorry- Love To All! Breezy55