What is Percocet?

Percocet is a painkiller made with a combination of Acetaminophen and Oxycodone. It is an opioid that helps in reducing severe pain. Opioids help in binding the receptors in the brain and other areas to release dopamine. It is a class of drugs that includes morphine and some illegal drugs like heroin. Oxycodone is available in multiple brand and generic versions. Percocet may be used alone or with other medications. Percocet is associated with a class of drugs known as Analgesics.

Oxycodone tablets are available as generic drugs. Ask your pharmacy to see if these drugs are available, or you can also order Percocet online.

How to take Percocet?

The dosage of Percocet should depend upon factors like the severity of the pain and response of the patient. Take Percocet by mouth exactly as prescribed by your doctor. One can take this drug with or without food. You should take this drug with food if you have nausea.

If you have used Percocet for a long time or high doses, suddenly stopping this medication may cause withdrawal. The symptoms include restlessness, mood changes, watering eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, or sudden behavior changes. The doctor may lower your dose slowly to prevent withdrawal.

Do not take this drug in larger amounts or longer than prescribed because an overdose can damage your liver or cause death.

People usually take Percocet every 4-6 hours, or less frequently if there is less need. One should avoid taking any other drug that contains Acetaminophen. People should buy these medications from a reputed pharmacy. You can also buy Percocet online to make sure that the medicines are 100% genuine.

What to know before taking Percocet?

Percocet may sometimes cause addiction, and the risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder. Some of the symptoms of Oxycodone overdose are as follows:

• difficulty breathing
• slowed or stopped breathing
• excessive sleepiness
• weak muscles
• dark circle in the eye
• cold skin
• unable to respond or wake up

You should avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to its components which include Oxycodone. It is advised not to use this medicine if you have asthma or a blockage in your stomach or intestines. Some other things you should know before taking Percocet are as follows:

• You must avoid using Percocet if you are pregnant because your baby could become dependent on the drug.
• Stop taking this medicine gradually if you become pregnant while taking it.
• Do not breastfeed while taking Oxycodone because it can pass into breastmilk and cause drowsiness, breathing problems, or death in a nursing baby.

People should tell the doctor if they have ever had any of the following problems:

• breathing problems
• liver disease
• a drug or alcohol addiction
• kidney disease
• a head injury or seizures
• urination problems
• problems with your thyroid, pancreas, or gallbladder

It is crucial to know that this drug can cause addiction and overdose. It can happen, especially in a child or other person using the medicine without a prescription.  Oxycodone present in Percocet tablets can cause respiratory depression in some patients. 

What are the benefits of using Percocet?

Percocet helps in relieving moderate to severe pain. Some individuals use this drug to reduce the suffering from chronic pain. Acetaminophen present in Percocet can also reduce a fever. Oxycodone is very useful for patients who have cancer or those with chronic and long-lasting pain.

What are the side effects of Percocet?

People must get medical help immediately if they show any signs of an allergic reaction, including trouble in breathing, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Acetaminophen may cause a severe skin reaction in rare cases, which can be fatal. Oxycodone can slow down and stop the breathing of a person, and death may occur. Some common side effects of Percocet are as follows:

• nausea
• lightheadedness
• dizziness
• headache
• constipation
• stomach pain
• tiredness
• dry mouth

Some severe side effects of Percocet include:

• noisy breathing
• sighing
• shallow breathing
• weakness
• fever
• unusual bruising or bleeding
• confusion
• loss of appetite
• vomiting

How  Percocet works?

Percocet is an opioid that works by attaching to opioid receptors, found in many areas of the body, including the brain, spinal cord, and gastrointestinal tract. An opioid gets attached to the receptor, which reduces the transmission of pain messages to the brain, reducing pain. Oxycodone helps partially blocking the sensation of pain from reaching the brain. The drug decreases the intensity of pain that you feel.

What to avoid while using Percocet?

• People should avoid operating machinery or driving until they know how Percocet will affect them. Dizziness can cause several injuries and accidents.
• One must avoid using medications that may contain Acetaminophen because it can lead to a fatal overdose.
• Drinking alcohol with this drug can cause dangerous side effects.