Percocet
$5.70 – $6.00
About Percocet 15 mg
Percocet 15 mg or percocet 30s is used to help relieve moderate to severe pain. Percocet dosage contains an opioid pain reliever (oxycodone) and a non-opioid pain reliever (acetaminophen). Oxycodone works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain. Acetaminophen can also reduce a fever. Percocet side effects and Percocet withdrawal depend on the patient medical health.
How to use
Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking percocet 15 mg and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take percocet 15 mg by mouth as directed by your doctor.
- You may take this drug with or without food.
- If you have nausea, it may help to take this drug with food.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other ways to decrease nausea (such as lying down for 1 to 2 hours with as little head movement as possible).
- Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while using this medication.
- If you are using a liquid form of this medication, use a medication measuring device to carefully measure the prescribed dose.
- Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
Dosage and treatment
Percocet dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose, take percocet 15 mg more frequently, or take it for a longer time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.
Pain medications work best if they are used as the first signs of pain occur. If you wait until the pain has worsened, Percocet 15 mg may not work as well.
If you have ongoing pain (such as due to cancer), your doctor may direct you to also take long-acting opioid medications. In that case, Percocet 30s might be used for sudden (breakthrough) pain only as needed. Other pain relievers (such as ibuprofen, naproxen) may also be prescribed with this medication. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using percocet 30s safely with other drugs.
Don’t stop abruptly
Suddenly stopping Percocet 30s may cause Percocet withdrawal, especially if you have used it for a long time or in high doses. To prevent Percocet withdrawal, your doctor may lower your dose slowly. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if you have any Percocet withdrawal symptoms such as restlessness, mental/mood changes (including anxiety, trouble sleeping, thoughts of suicide), watering eyes, runny nose, nausea, diarrhea, sweating, muscle aches, or sudden changes in behavior.
When Percocet dosage is used for a long time, it may not work as well. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.
Though it helps many people, percocet dosage may sometimes cause addiction. This risk may be higher if you have a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). Take this medication exactly as prescribed to lower the risk of addiction. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Tell your doctor if your pain does not get better or if it gets worse.
Side effects
- Nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- lightheadedness
- dizziness
- drowsiness
Some of these percocet side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To prevent constipation, eat dietary fiber, drink enough water, and exercise. You may also need to take a laxative. Ask your pharmacist which type of laxative is right for you.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of Percocet side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious percocet side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious Percocet side effects, including interrupted breathing during sleep (sleep apnea), mental/mood changes, severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, signs of your adrenal glands not working well (such as loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, weight loss).
Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, severe drowsiness/difficulty waking up.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away.
Warnings & Precautions
- Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
- Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use.
Liquid products may contain sugar, aspartame, and/or alcohol. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this product safely.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, and slow/shallow breathing.
During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It may harm an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
This medication passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Tell the doctor right away if your baby develops unusual sleepiness, difficulty feeding, or trouble breathing. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Storage
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Different brands of this medication have different storage needs. Check the product package for instructions on how to store your brand, or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. For more details, read the Medication Guide, or consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug include certain pain medications (mixed opioid agonist/antagonists such as pentazocine, nalbuphine, butorphanol), naltrexone.
| Dosage | 7.5-325 mg, 10-325 mg |
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