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Thursday, August 7, 2008

Percocet Oral

Precautions and Side Effects


Generic Name: OXYCODONE/ACETAMINOPHEN - ORAL
Pronounced: (oxy-CODE-own/ah-seet-ah-MIN-oh-fen)

Percocet Oral Side Effects

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Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes, or mental/mood changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

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 side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

  • slow/irregular breathing
  • slow/irregular heartbeat
  • change in the amount of urine


If you do not have liver problems, the adult maximum dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day (4000 milligrams). If you take more than the maximum daily amount, it may cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of the following symptoms of liver damage:

  • severe nausea
  • yellowing eyes or skin
  • dark urine
  • stomach pain
  • extreme fatigue


An allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include:

  • rash
  • itching
  • swelling
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing


This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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