What is Percocet and how is it used
Percocet is a narcotic (oxycodone) and acetaminophen
combination. They are combined to get a syngergistic
effect on pain. Oxycodone is similar to other
narcotics in terms of effect and addiction. Acetaminophen
is better known as Tylenol.
Other brand names are Roxicet and Tylox. Tablets
contain 25 mg oxycodone hydrochloride and 325
mg acetaminophen; 5 mg oxycodone hydrochloride
and 325 mg acetaminophen; 7.5 mg oxycodone hydrochloride
and 500 mg acetaminophen; 10 mg oxycodone hydrochloride
and 650 mg acetaminophen
Percocet when abused can be taken orally in
pill form, chewed, or crushed (then snorted like
cocaine).
What are the side effects of Percocet?
The side effects of Percocet are:
- drowsiness
- constricted pupils
- nausea
- euphoria
- dizziness
- light-headeness
- sedation
- vomiting
- constipation
- depressed feeling
- exaggerated feeling of well-being
- itchy skin
- skin rash
- slowed breathing
What are the symptoms of Percocet overdose
The symptoms of an overdose are:
- bluish skin
- eyes or skin with yellow tone
- cold and clammy skin
- decreased or irregular breathing
- extreme sleepiness
- stupor
- coma
- heart attack
- low blood pressure
- muscle weakness
- nausea
- slow heartbeat
- sweating
- vague bodily discomfort
- vomiting
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