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Percocet

Acetaminophen + Oxycodone hydrochloride

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The generic name of this medication is acetaminophen/oxycodone and brand names are Endocet and Percocet.

The active ingredients of Percocet are oxycodone and acetaminophen.

Percocet is manufactured by German pharmaceutical company.

Mainly used to relieve moderate-to-moderately-severe pain.

Common Uses:

This medication is used in the treatment of moderate-to-moderately-severe pain.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Constipation
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Flushing
Lightheadedness
Mood changes
Nausea
Vision changes
Vomiting

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in patients that are allergic to any ingredient in Percocet.
Not advisable in patients who have severe diarrhea related to antibiotic intake.
Not advisable during pregnancy, pre-pregnacy and in nursing mothers.
Not advisable in patients who have liver or kidney disease, heart problems, lung disease.

Drug Interactions:
Naltrexonebecause
Barbiturate anesthetics (eg thiopental)
Cimetidine
Anticoagulants (eg warfarin)
Barbiturate anesthetics (eg thiopental)
Isoniazid

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Ibuprofen	7.27	6.08	1.32	350
Percocet	7.27	6.61	4.3	73
Aleve	7.06	6.16	1.12	110
Advil	6.97	5.81	0.77	375
Vicodin	6.53	6.21	4.16	139
Tylenol	6.51	5.32	0.88	536

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Effectiveness of Percocet by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Percocet, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	4.4%	18.9%	70%	3.3%	3.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	4.5%	25%	65.9%	2.3%	2.3%
Blood Pressure	0%	7%	88.4%	2.3%	2.3%
Breathing	1.1%	6.9%	85.1%	4.6%	2.3%
Confidence	1.1%	6.8%	78.4%	8%	5.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	4.4%	27.8%	60%	5.6%	2.2%
Digestion	3.4%	14.8%	78.4%	2.3%	1.1%
Emotional Well-being	2.2%	7.8%	70%	11.1%	8.9%
Energy	6.7%	25.6%	50%	8.9%	8.9%
Eyesight	0%	4.6%	90.8%	2.3%	2.3%
Memory	1.1%	12.6%	81.6%	1.1%	3.4%
Mental Clarity	3.4%	14.8%	67%	10.2%	4.5%
Pain	5.6%	5.6%	31.5%	15.7%	41.6%
Patience	0%	15.3%	69.4%	9.4%	5.9%
Sexual Health	1.2%	4.7%	87.2%	2.3%	4.7%
Skin Complexion	2.3%	3.5%	90.7%	0%	3.5%
Sleep	3.3%	16.5%	40.7%	18.7%	20.9%
Stress Level	2.3%	11.4%	65.9%	11.4%	9.1%

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Commonly Reported Percocet Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	90.5%	4.8%	2.4%	2.4%	0%
Anxiety	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Blurred Vision	53.8%	15.4%	23.1%	0%	7.7%
Breathing Difficulties	84.6%	0%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Cold Symptoms	92.3%	0%	7.7%	0%	0%
Confusion	69.2%	15.4%	15.4%	0%	0%
Constipation	73.3%	12%	8%	6.7%	0%
Depression	86%	3.5%	5.8%	4.7%	0%
Diarrhea	84.6%	7.7%	0%	0%	7.7%
Difficulty Urinating	94%	0%	3.6%	1.2%	1.2%
Dizziness	55.7%	17%	18.2%	6.8%	2.3%
Drowsiness	44.4%	17.8%	24.4%	10%	3.3%
Dry Mouth	62.4%	20%	7.1%	7.1%	3.5%
Fatigue	61.1%	23.3%	10%	3.3%	2.2%
Fever	95.3%	4.7%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	69.2%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%
Headache	84.9%	4.7%	3.5%	4.7%	2.3%
Insomnia	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	0%	7.7%
Irregular Heartbeat	84.6%	7.7%	0%	7.7%	0%
Lethargy	80.3%	8.5%	2.8%	7%	1.4%
Mood Swings	61.5%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	15.4%
Movement Problems	84.5%	1.4%	5.6%	7%	1.4%
Muscle Cramping	92.3%	0%	0%	7.7%	0%
Muscle Spasms	93%	1.4%	2.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Nausea	65.9%	14.1%	10.6%	5.9%	3.5%
Sensitivity to Light	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	92.3%	0%	0%	0%	7.7%
Slow Breathing	91.5%	2.8%	2.8%	1.4%	1.4%
Slow Heartbeat	88.7%	4.2%	5.6%	1.4%	0%
Stomach Ache	84.6%	15.4%	0%	0%	0%
Tremors	95.9%	4.1%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Percocet Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Addiction	81.9%	6%	3.6%	3.6%	4.8%
Confusion	84.9%	5.5%	4.1%	4.1%	1.4%
Delirium	91.6%	3.6%	0%	3.6%	1.2%
Heart Attack	96.4%	2.4%	0%	0%	1.2%
Itching	0%	0%	0%	50%	50%
Lethargy	69.2%	7.7%	15.4%	7.7%	0%
Movement Problems	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	84.6%	7.7%	0%	7.7%	0%
Reduced Libido	97.7%	0%	0%	0%	2.3%
Seizures	96.4%	0%	1.2%	0%	2.4%
Slow Breathing	91.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Percocet

Since taking Percocet Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident	0.9%
Fall	0.9%
Hallucination	1.9%

Heart attack	2.8%
Hospitalization	2.8%
Seizure	0.9%

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17 Apr 2012	i liked it it made me feel good and i felt like i was drunk —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Apr 2012	It the best! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
06 Dec 2011	while using percocet i was really depressed and really under the weather it really didnt help me at all to be honest. —Posted by Jaray Johnson Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
02 Oct 2011	I had lower back pain from a car accident and this helped with the pain greatly —Posted by PILS Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Sep 2011	This was very good for the pain, it made be very perky but very addictive. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use