Percocet is a prescription painkiller that is a analgesic narcotic made up of combination of the two drugs oxycodone and acetaminophen, the combination of these two drugs make it an effective and addictive medication. Percocet is in the opioid class of drugs, and prescribed by the medical community for treatment of moderate to severe pain. Percocet normally comes in a pill or tablet form that is taken orally. Some of the brand names for this medication are Roxicet and Tylox.
Percocet is a prescription painkiller that is highly addictive on both a mental and physical level. Repeated and prolonged use of the this medication will lead to tolerance to the drug and addiction to the medication. Percocet produces a euphoric effect in addition to its pain relieving qualities. Some of the negative side effects of Percocet are anxiety, paranoia, constipation, decreased urination, drowsiness, slow or irregular breathing, and confusion.
Individuals with an addiction to Percocet will experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms when usage of the medication is decreased or stopped. The extent of the withdrawal symptoms will vary depending on how long and how much the individual is taking. Withdrawal symptoms can occur from hours to weeks of the last dosage of the prescription painkiller. Symptoms one might experience during withdrawal include insomnia, vomiting, restlessness, diarrhea, and muscle and bone pain.
