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Generic Name: acetaminophen and oxycodone (a see tah MIH no fen and ox ee KOEdone)
Brand Names: Endocet, Percocet-10/650, Percocet-2.5/325, Percocet-5/325, Percocet-7.5/500,Roxicet, Roxilox, Tylox
What is the most important information I should know about Percocet?
• Do not stop taking Percocet suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you feel uncomfortable oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Oxycodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. If you experience drowsinessor dizziness, avoid these activities oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Percocet oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Alcohol may increase the drowsinessand dizziness caused by Percocet and could be dangerous oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Also, acetaminophencan be toxic to your liver when taken with as little as 2 drinks of alcohol oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistaminesexcept under the supervision of your doctor oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. These medications also may causedangerous sedation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Percocet may cause constipation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Drink plenty of water (six to eightfull glasses a day) to lessen this side effect oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Increasing the amount of fiberin your diet can also help to alleviate constipation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Never take more Percocet than is prescribed for you oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. If your pain isnot being adequately treated, talk to your doctor oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Watch the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts while taking this medication oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not take more than a total of 4 grams(4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
What is Percocet?
• Oxycodone (related to codeine) is in a class of drugs called narcoticanalgesics oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. It relieves pain oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effectsof oxycodone oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Together, acetaminophen and oxycodone are used to relieve moderate-to-severepain oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Percocet may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
Who should not take Percocet?
• Before taking Percocet, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury;
· Addison's disease; or
· a history of alcohol or drug addiction oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• You may not be able to take Percocet, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• This drug combination is in the FDA pregnancy category C oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. This meansthat it is not known whether it will harm an unborn baby oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not take this medicationwithout first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• It is not known whether this drug combination passes into breast milk oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not take Percocet without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feedinga baby oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age,you may be more likely to experience side effects from Percocet therapy oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Useextra caution oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
How should I take Percocet?
• Take Percocet exactly as directed by your doctor oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Take Percocet with food or milk if it upsets your stomach oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Never take more Percocet than is prescribed for you oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Too much Percocetcould be very harmful oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the liquid form of oxycodonewith a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not with a regular table spoon oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you canget one oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Do not stop taking Percocet suddenly if you have been taking it continuouslyfor more than 5 to 7 days oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Stopping suddenly could cause withdrawal symptomsand make you feel uncomfortable oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce yourdose oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Percocet may cause constipation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Drink plenty of water (six to eightfull glasses a day) to lessen this side effect oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Increasing the amount of fiberin your diet can also help to alleviate constipation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Store Percocet at room temperature away from moisture and heat oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not take a double doseof this medication oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Wait the prescribed amount of time before taking your nextdose oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Symptoms of an Percocet overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness, coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, small pupils, nausea, vomiting, and sweating oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
What should I avoid while taking Percocet?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Oxycodone may cause drowsiness or dizziness oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. If you experience drowsinessor dizziness, avoid these activities oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Percocet oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Alcohol may increase the drowsinessand dizziness caused by Percocet and could be dangerous oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Also, acetaminophencan be toxic to your liver when taken with as little as 2 drinks of alcohol oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistaminesexcept under the supervision of your doctor oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. These medications also may causedangerous sedation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Watch the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts while taking this medication oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not take more than a total of 4 grams(4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
What are the possible side effects of Percocet?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingPercocet and seek emergency medical attention or notify your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness;
· unconsciousness;
· yellowing of the skin or eyes; or
· unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Continueto take Percocet and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Percocet is habit forming oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not stop taking it suddenly oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
What other drugs will affect Percocet?
• Do not take Percocet if you have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor(MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine(Parnate) in the last 14 days oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Dangerous side effects could result oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• The most serious interactions affecting Percocet are with those drugsthat also cause sedation oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. The following drugs may lead to dangerous sedationif taken with Percocet:
· antihistamines such as brompheniramine (Dimetane, Bromfed, others),diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Nytol, Compoz, others), chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton,Teldrin, others), and others;
· tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and doxepin(Sinequan), and serotonin reuptake inhibitors such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline(Zoloft), and paroxetine (Paxil);
· other commonly used antidepressants, including amoxapine (Asendin),clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), imipramine (Tofranil), nortriptyline(Pamelor), and protriptyline (Vivactil);
· anticholinergics such as belladonna (Donnatal), clidinium (Quarzan),dicyclomine (Bentyl, Antispas), hyoscyamine (Levsin, Anaspaz), ipratropium (Atrovent),propantheline (Pro-Banthine), and scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);
· phenothiazines such as chlorpromazine (Thorazine), fluphenazine (Prolixin),thioridazine (Mellaril), and prochlorperazine (Compazine); and
· tranquilizers and sedatives such as phenobarbital (Solfoton, Luminal),amobarbital (Amytal), secobarbital (Seconal), alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium),lorazepam (Ativan), flurazepam (ProSom), and temazepam (Restoril) oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• You may not be able to take Percocet or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicineslisted above oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Watch the acetaminophen content of other over-the-counter and prescriptionproducts while taking this medication oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Do not take more than a total of 4 grams(4000 mg) of acetaminophen per day oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Percocet oxycontin percocet hydrocodone. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Percocet written forhealth professionals that you may read oxycontin percocet hydrocodone.
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