Question 1

can percocet pills be crushed or chewed?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended.: You should never chew or crush any pill unless it is specifically formulated to be chewed. You will get a larger release of the medicine in many cases than you desire all at once. Many of these pills are formulated to be released slowly into the body so don't chew or crush.

Question 2

does crushing up percocet and putting it in water make it work faster?

Accepted Answer

No.: Percocet is already an "immediate release" opiate so there shouldn't be any significant difference in onset time. Crushing long acting medications to get them to work more quickly can kill you.

Question 3

my sister is a cancer patient and can't swallow pills  can she crush percocet or roxicodone (oxycodone)  like she does her other meds?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as they are not a time released preparation it is fine to crush them.

Question 4

what can be side effects of percocet?

Accepted Answer

Percocet: Most common is nausea and vomiting. Being too tired or sleepy is also possible. Impaired function is also possible.

Question 5

what are the side effects of percocet 10/325?

Accepted Answer

Many and varied: The most common side effects of oxycodone are constipation, sedation, sweating, edema and weight gain, but these are with regular (and often excessive) use. In high doses, it can cause respiratory depression and death. Regular use results in physical dependency, and with this can come abuse and addiction.  Tylenol (acetaminophen) is doses over 2 grams daily (more than 6 tabs/day) can cause liver/kidney problems.

Question 6

what are the side effects of percocet for pain?

Accepted Answer

The biggest problem: Is that as you use this regularly, the pain is magnfied during those periods the drug wearing off(3-4 hrs later) . This adds to and perpetuates baseline pain.  Not an issue for short term use.  May cause nausea and constipation.

Question 7

how long does the side effects of percocet last?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: The side effects will last as long as you are taking the drug.

Question 8

anybody know the side effects of using percocet for pain?

Accepted Answer

The biggest problem: Is that as you use this regularly, the pain is magnfied during those periods the drug wearing off(3-4 hrs later) . This adds to and perpetuates baseline pain.

Question 9

can percocet side effects last a while even after discontinuation?

Accepted Answer

Details???: You must name the "side effects" and describe them in detail to get a useful answer.

Question 10

my wife hides percocet and drinks heavily at night. what health effects does this cause?

Accepted Answer

Potentially, many: For one thing Percocet contains acetaminophen (tylenol) which is especially dangerous in people who are drinking heavily.  Central nervous system depression, which can be potentially lethal - respiratory depression, aspiration, coma, death and brain damage - can occur with combinations of opioids and alcohol. See a family counselor or attend Alanon to get help for yourself, hope she gets help.

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