What is Percocet^® and how is it used?

Percocet is an oxycodone and acetaminophen combination. They are combined to get a syngergistic effect, originally prescription for pain relief. Oxycodone, branded OxyContin^® is similar to other narcotics in terms of effect and addiction. Other brand names are Roxicet^® and Tylox^®.

Oxycodone is made from thebaine, an opiate alkaloid and minor component of opium. Oxycodone is a drug subject to abuse and it can be addictive: Oxycodone was first synthesized by the pharmaceutical company Bayer, who stopped production due to addiction and abuse by patients, as well as their physicians.

Abusers often crush the tablets, then either ingest the resulting powder orally, intranasally (snorting), intravenously (shooting up) by subcutaneous injection after dissolving the powder, or rectally, for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

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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 abuse?

The symptoms of an abuse 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

Addiction to Percocet and other such opiates can effect you and those near you in ways that are extremely harmful to your physical health, ability to hold a job, your relationships with family and friends, legally, and psychologically. It is not always possible to quit using Percocet and without help.

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