Percodan Oral

Percodan Oral Side Effects

Nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, dizziness, sleepiness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, nervousness, dry mouth, or blurred vision may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To prevent constipation, maintain a diet adequate in fiber, and drink plenty of water. If you become constipated while using this drug, consult your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (e.g., stimulant-type with stool softener).

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:

• difficulty staying awake
• confusion
• slow/shallow breathing
• difficult/painful urination
• irregular heartbeat
• dizziness when standing
• mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, hallucinations)
• decreased sexual ability
• ringing in the ears
• decreased hearing
• easy bruising/bleeding

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

• black stools
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds
• yellowing eyes/skin
• dark urine
• stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent tiredness
• persistent nausea
• change in the amount of urine
• seizures

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• 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.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.