Question 1

will i be able to drink a few beers if i'm on percocet 5mg?

Accepted Answer

Are you able? yes: Should you is another story.  I tell my patients for whom I prescribe opioids that they should NOT drink on the medication. The combination can cause unpredictable interactions.  It is particularly important not to drive when you are prescribed opiates, at least until you know how they effect you, and this goes double when alcohol is combined. I wonder if alcohol is a problem for you. Avoid it.

Question 2

my mother is takin percocet and toradol injections for severe migraines until she gets these botox injections in her head. she is nauseated and not eating or drinking. what do i do ?

Accepted Answer

Botox takes 5 days: In the meantime there may be other medications such as Imitrex or Maxalt or zomig (zolmitriptan) that may offer more immediate relief. While Percocet may provide pain relief, it generally does not treat the cause of migraines and is habit forming.

Question 3

can i drink alcohol 10 hours after taking one 10-325mg percocet? it was rx'd for recent surgery, but i only take it in the am for pt.

Accepted Answer

No: Alcohol is a poison and it never did any body any good. Stay from it.
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Question 4

hi there, i was just wondering if there are any serious side effects of taking only a few percocets while on pristiq 50mg, and also how dangerous drinking alcohol really is on this anxiety medication. (i am not taking perc's while drinking alcohol though)

Accepted Answer

Suspicious: Not enough info.  How many is "a few?"  Should you be drinking alcohol which is a CNS depressant while taking an anti-depressant, Pristiq (desvenlafaxine)?  Why are you taking an opioid  which is also a CNS depressant?  How close if not together re perc's and alcohol?  Not enough info!

Question 5

my spouse had partial colectomy 7 days ago for diverticulitis.  he has not had a bm since before the surgery.  he is walking, eating and drinking well.  discontinued percocet and now taking tylenol and colace?

Accepted Answer

S/p colectomy  no BM: Would call his surgeon and as k for recommendations  since he is just after surgery.  Percocet and other opioids can slow bowel movement as can surgery so that may be playing a role the colace should help .But discuss with his doctor.

Question 6

my sister took one percocet about 8 hours ago. she is now drinking vodka and orange juice. is it safe for her to drink alcohol after taking percocet?

Accepted Answer

: It is never a good combination. The narcotic and the alcohol will have an additive effect and so she will be drunk quicker. So best to stop the drinking.

Question 7

i take percocet 5/325 tid did u/a for pain management was told its not in urine, i drink lots of h2o due to sjogrens how is this possible?

Accepted Answer

False negative test : Not every urine drug screen is 100% accurate. You are only taking a mild doseage and the test may have been falsely negative.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

they have me on percocet for my back and leg my right leg shutts off and i fall i cant sit stand or bend or lay orwalkforlongihurt ?

Accepted Answer

After a while: Percocet use will magnify your pain

Question 10

i have had severe back pain for over 10 yrs. i need something strong like percocet. i cannot stand for long?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : You need to see your doctor for evaluation of your back pain. Once the cause of your pain is identified, then an appropriate treatment can be recommended. There are several treatment options for addressing your pain complaints. You may get good relief without the use of an opiate analgesic like Percocet. Keep an open mind and don't decide for yourself what treatment you need. See your doctor.

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Will i be able to drink a few beers if i'm on percocet 5mg?

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My mother is takin percocet and toradol injections for severe migraines until she gets these botox injections in her head. she is nauseated and not eating or drinking. what do i do ?

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Can i drink alcohol 10 hours after taking one 10-325mg percocet? it was rx'd for recent surgery, but i only take it in the am for pt.

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Hi there, i was just wondering if there are any serious side effects of taking only a few percocets while on pristiq 50mg, and also how dangerous drinking alcohol really is on this anxiety medication. (i am not taking perc's while drinking alcohol though)

A member asked:

My spouse had partial colectomy 7 days ago for diverticulitis. he has not had a bm since before the surgery. he is walking, eating and drinking well. discontinued percocet and now taking tylenol and colace?

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My sister took one percocet about 8 hours ago. she is now drinking vodka and orange juice. is it safe for her to drink alcohol after taking percocet?

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I take percocet 5/325 tid did u/a for pain management was told its not in urine, i drink lots of h2o due to sjogrens how is this possible?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

They have me on percocet for my back and leg my right leg shutts off and i fall i cant sit stand or bend or lay orwalkforlongihurt ?

A member asked:

I have had severe back pain for over 10 yrs. i need something strong like percocet. i cannot stand for long?

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