What is a Percocet?
Percocet is a prescription medication that is used to treat patients that suffer from moderate to severe pain with symptoms of acute pain. They belong to a group or drugs that are classified as opioid combos or Analgesics.
It is made up of two substances called Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen, with Oxycodone Hydrochloride, USP 2.5 mg and Acetaminophen, USP 325 mg. Percocet works by interacting with specific opioid receptors which causes changes in mood, resulting in feelings of relaxation, euphoria and pain relief.
Side Effects of Percocet
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Noisy breathing
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Clay-colored stools
- Shallowing breathing
- Lightheadedness
- Weakness
- Loss of appetite
- Tiredness
- Fever
- Nausea
- Unusual bruising or bleeding
- Confusion
- Unusual thoughts or behavior
- Problems with urination
What is a Percodan?
Percodan is a drug that is prescribed to treat pain that is moderate to severe. It contains two ingredients including Oxycodone and Aspirin. Oxycodone acts on certain parts of the brain that help with pain relief. It is like Percocet, and the main differences between Percocet and Percodan being that one contains acetaminophen and the other contains aspirin. Both are used for the same purpose, and act similarly in the brain.
Aspirin is known as an anti-inflammatory drug and salicylate. It helps to reduce pain and swelling by blocking a natural substance in your body, which allows you to function normally and feel more comfortable.
Side Effects of Percodan
- Weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Increased sweating
- Dry mouth
- Lightheadedness
The Difference Between Percocet and Percodan
Percocet and Percodan are both medications that are used to treat moderate to severe pain in patients. Percocet contains a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen, while Percodan contains oxycodone and aspirin.
The main difference between Percocet and Percodan is that one contains acetaminophen and the other contains aspirin. Both drugs contain oxycodone and are used to help relieve symptoms of acute pain in individuals.
Acetaminophen is one of the most used pain relievers and fever reducer in the entire world, and it is contained in over 100 different products, and many medications. Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is another over the counter pain reliever. NSAID’s are connected to stomach issues, specifically for patients who are over the age of 60.
Risks and Health Concerns of Percocet and Percodan
Like any medication, there are concerns with having potential side effects and chances for Percocet overdose or withdrawals. Percocet is one of the most highly abused prescription medications.
There can be some serious long-term health side effects when taking Percocet and Percodan that include kidney failure, built up tolerance, osteoporosis, decreased testosterone, immune suppression, urinary retention, liver damage, mental and physical dependence, and severe constipation.
Percocet can also cause psychological changes in the brain because it binds to the opiate receptors, causing them to be less responsive if it is taken for prolonged periods. This results in you needing a larger dose of opiates or opiate drugs to achieve the same effects as before.
According to the American Associate of Poison Control Centers, it has been recorded that acetaminophen is one of the most common pharmaceutical drugs that are involved in overdose. Taking too much of it can lead to health problems such as liver damage, with the risk increasing if you consume three to four alcoholic drinks while taking it.
Interactions with Other Drugs
There can be consequences that occur if Percocet and Percodan are taken in combination with other drugs or medications. If Percocet is combined with alcohol it can cause serious, respiratory distress that can cause irreversible health injuries or even death. There’s a chance that you’d need to attend visits at a hospital, if too much alcohol is consumed while taking Percocet.
If Percodan is taken in combination with certain drugs including alcohol, marijuana, cough medications, sleep or anxiety drugs, muscle relaxants or antihistamines it could cause side effects such as severe drowsiness, dizziness, or shallow breathing.
Addiction tEMDRo Percocet or Percodan
Both Percocet and Percodan contain oxycodone, a drug that belongs to medicines called narcotic analgesics (pain medications). It works by acting on the central nervous system to relieve moderate to severe pain.
If oxycodone is taken for a long period, there is a chance it will become habit-forming and could cause a physical dependence. If the drug is used as directed and for the purpose of treating pain, the chance of addiction is low. When you start using the drug in a different way than as prescribed or for a longer time frame then as directed, dependence can occur.
Some symptoms of abuse to either Percocet or Percodan may include an obsession or preoccupation with the drug, mood changes or isolation, tolerance to the drug, withdrawn behaviors, unable to quit taking the drug, needing it to function every day, sleepiness, confusion, or excessive sweating.
If treatment of either of these drugs is stopped abruptly, it could result in physical dependence and withdrawal symptoms to occur.
Percodan and Percocet Withdrawal Symptoms
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Depression
- Coughing
- Diarrhea
- Runny nose
- Teary eyes
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Shaking
- Muscle aches
- Increased heart rate
- Body aches and pains
- Irritability
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