Percocet: Its Usage And Side Effects 

Percocet: An overview 

Percocet is a leading painkiller medicine and is used to treat severe pain and moderate pain. A certified doctor can only prescribe percocet after examining the pain. It contains oxycodone and acetaminophen. A combination of opioid and non opioid, work together to heal traumatic pain. It has potential for addition. Thus, doctors do not recommend more than required dosage. Moreover, it is also used in medical detox and rehabilitation programs but under doctor’s supervision.

Common Side effects 

Taking about side effects of percocet can cause:

• Drowsiness 
• Nausea 
• Dizziness 
• Allergic reactions
• Mood swings 
• Withdrawal problem 
• Tolerance 
• Erectile dysfunction 
• Low blood pressure 
• Insomnia 
• Headache 
• Seizures 
• As percocet contains acetaminophen it has the potential for liver damage.

FDA guidelines 

The guidelines given by FDA for its usage are:

• This drug is prescription based painkiller given after certified doctor’s guidance and prescription.
• 1 or 2 tablets after four to six hours per day is generally recommended for severe pain.
• Avoid consuming alcohol along with it.
• Do not give your children without doctors guidance.
• It can lead to contradictions such as respiratory depression, acute asthma, stomach problems etc. thus, be careful while using it.
• It can be addictive so do not consume higher dosage.
• People suffering from cardiac problems should avoid it.

Conclusion 

Percocet is best for severe pain such as neuropathic, severe surgeries, fractures etc. Do not use it for acute pain or for a longer run. It may cause toxic substances accumulation and cause kidney and liver damage. It’s misuse can lead to serious or permanent health issues. Patients are generally asked to avoid sedative drugs unless their doctor has prescribed them. Due to increased risk of central nervous system damage it’s better to avoid alcohol and other nitrates based drugs along with percocet.