Percocet<\/b><\/p>\n
Percocet is a combination medicine used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. This medicine is classified as a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
Percocet Overview<\/b><\/p>\n
Percocet is a prescription medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Percocet belong to a group of drugs called analgesics, which work by altering the way the brain and nervous system senses pain.<\/p>\n
This medication comes in tablet form and is taken up to 4 times a day, with or without food.<\/p>\n
Common side effects of Percocet include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, mood fluctuations, and itching. Percocet can also cause drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Percocet affects you.<\/p>\n
Side Effects of Percocet<\/b><\/p>\n
Common side effects of oxycodone\/acetaminophen in adults include:<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 constipation<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 dizziness<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 very high or very low moods<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 lightheadedness<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 nausea or vomiting<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 shallow breathing<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 sedation<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 rash or itching<\/p>\n
This is not a complete list of oxycodone\/acetaminophen side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.<\/p>\n
Percocet Interactions<\/b><\/p>\n
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products. Especially tell your doctor if you take or use:<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 naltrexone (Vivitrol)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 opioids such as morphine (MS Contin), oxycodone (OxyContin), and methadone (Dolophine)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 macrolide antibiotics, including azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak), clarithromycin (Biaxin), and erythromycin<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), carisoprodol (Soma), and diazepam (Valium)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 metoclopramide (Reglan)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 antidepressants such as fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), and citalopram (Celexa)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 anti-nausea agents such as promethazine (Phenergan) and prochlorperazine (Compazine)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 alcohol<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 propranolol (Inderal)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 probenecid<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 lamotrigine (Lamictal)<\/p>\n
This is not a complete list of oxycodone\/acetaminophen drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.<\/p>\n
Percocet Precautions<\/b><\/p>\n
Serious side effects have been reported with oxycodone\/acetaminophen including:<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 increased tolerance and physical dependence. Oxycodone\/acetaminophen is also a high-risk medication for addiction.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 Tolerance – the need for increasing doses of this medication to maintain pain relief (in the absence of worsening disease or other factors)<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 Physical dependence – when withdrawal symptoms occur due to suddenly discontinuation of this medication<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 Withdrawal symptoms include: restlessness, excessive tears formation, runny nose, yawning, sweating, chills, muscle aches, irritability, or anxiety<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 Addiction: abnormal or compulsive use of a substance for non-medical needs<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 hypersensitivity reaction to oxycodone or acetaminophen. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have some or all of the following symptoms of…<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 hives<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 rash<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 difficulty breathing or swallowing<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 itching<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 swelling<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 respiratory depression. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have difficulty of breathing while taking this medication.<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 head injury. Oxycodone\/acetaminophen may worsen the adverse of effects in patients with a previous head injury (e.g. change in mental function, increased difficulty in breathing).<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure when rising). Tell your healthcare provider right away if\u00a0 have symptoms of \u2026<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 dizziness after rising from sitting or laying down<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 low blood pressure<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 liver toxicity. This may occur with excessive use of acetaminophen (greater than 4 grams per day or with alcohol use\/abuse). Tell your healthcare provider right away if\u00a0 have symptoms of \u2026<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 nausea<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 vomiting<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 sweating<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 fatigue<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 serious skin reactions. Symptoms may include skin reddening, rash, blisters, and the upper surface of the skin may become separated from the lower layers. This can occur even if you have taken acetaminophen in the past without any problems. If you develop any skin rash or reaction while using a medication containing acetaminophen, including this medication, stop the medication and seek medical attention immediately. If you have had a serious skin reaction with acetaminophen, do not take it or any products containing acetaminophen again. Doing so could cause you to have another serious skin reaction.<\/p>\n
Do not take :<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 are allergic to oxycodone\/acetaminophen or to any of its ingredients<\/p>\n
Percocet Food Interactions<\/b><\/p>\n
Medications can interact with certain foods. In some cases, this may be harmful and your doctor may advise you to avoid certain foods. In the case of oxycodone\/acetaminophen, there are no specific foods that you must exclude from your diet when receiving this medication.<\/p>\n
Before taking oxycodone\/acetaminophen, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have an allergy to oxycodone or acetaminophen or to any other ingredients in this formulation<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have liver problems<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have had a brain injury<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have a history of seizures<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have asthma, COPD, or any other respiratory problems<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have kidney problems<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have had or will soon have surgery<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have had pancreatic or biliary problems<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have reduced bowel function<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have a history or alcohol use, dependence, or abuse<\/p>\n
\u00a0 \u00a0 \u2022 have a history of opioid use, dependence, or abuse<\/p>\n
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"