Question 1

i take percocet for chronic pain been having rls like symptoms every morning.gets better when i get my pills into my system.n i don't think its rls?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal symptoms: Percocet is a short acting opiate. The analgesic effect is 3 to 4 hours, but withdrawal symptoms don't occur for hours or days after that effect is gone. You probably take your last pill just before going to bed, but 8 hours later, your opiate receptors are empty and some people can go into mild withdrawal symptoms. This includes restlessness.

Question 2

im getting surgery can i take percocet before?

Accepted Answer

Percocet and surgery: This shouldn't be a problem. Let your surgeon and anesthesiologist know. Just take your meds with a small sip of water. Many facilities actually give patients preemptive analgesia before surgery as there is data showing less postoperative pain for patients.

Question 3

how long after taking lortab, can i take percocet ?

Accepted Answer

Every 4 hours: You can alternate every 4 hours. However, too much Tylenol (acetaminophen) can be very bad for your liver. Always ask your health care professional and take these medications on a regular schedule as directed by your doctor.

Question 4

can i take percocet and zanaflex (tizanidine) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can: There is  no interactions between these 2 drugs.

Question 5

can i take percocet and ativan (lorazepam) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: However, they are both sedating, so the combination increases the risk of CNS depression (impaired concentration, alertness, sharp thinking, etc) and motor function (driving, coordination, etc).  At high doses, respiration (breathing) can be impaired.  It's a risky combination, but not out of the question.

Question 6

46-year-old healthy male. major depression. currently undergoing ect every mon-wed-fri. 7-weeks left. can i take percocet on the weekends only?

Accepted Answer

For what indication?: I strongly advise that you only take Percocet as instructed by the prescribing provider to avoid complications. Be sure to inform every healthcare provider you're seeing of all madications on your list including OTC.

Question 7

can i take percocet and trazodone together? percocet makes me stay awake all night. even if i take it at noon i can't sleep at night.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Percocet and trazadone can be taken together if these medications were prescribed for you. It is unusual that Percocet would act as a stimulant and keep you awake for hours.

Question 8

can i take percocet 5 days before my gallbladder surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The patient can take narcotics before surgery for the gallbladder

Question 9

i take percocet during the day 7.5  i been taking 10 mg paxil (paroxetine) at night but i get anxiety  toward end of the day would it be safe to up my paxil (paroxetine) to 20m?

Accepted Answer

Paxil (paroxetine): Very duable but get advice from your prescribing doctor before making any changes in your meds.

Question 10

my drug screen results were negative, why? i take percocet and ativan (lorazepam) on a daily basis, my screen results did not find them in my system. knowing that i take my meds daily, i cannot understand why they did not show.

Accepted Answer

In : In short a few explanations; #1 your test gave a false negative result (possible but not very common) #2. The urine or blood was not yours (lab error, paperwork error, in short human error). #3 Percocet and Ativan (lorazepam) were not specifically screened for in the particular drug testing that was done (meaning although drugs in their class may cause a positive result, the biochemical make-up of Percocet and Ativan (lorazepam) may have not caused a positive reaction).

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I take percocet for chronic pain been having rls like symptoms every morning.gets better when i get my pills into my system.n i don't think its rls?

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Im getting surgery can i take percocet before?

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How long after taking lortab, can i take percocet ?

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Can i take percocet and zanaflex (tizanidine) together?

A member asked:

Can i take percocet and ativan (lorazepam) at the same time?

A member asked:

46-year-old healthy male. major depression. currently undergoing ect every mon-wed-fri. 7-weeks left. can i take percocet on the weekends only?

A member asked:

Can i take percocet and trazodone together? percocet makes me stay awake all night. even if i take it at noon i can't sleep at night.

A member asked:

Can i take percocet 5 days before my gallbladder surgery?

A member asked:

I take percocet during the day 7.5 i been taking 10 mg paxil (paroxetine) at night but i get anxiety toward end of the day would it be safe to up my paxil (paroxetine) to 20m?

A member asked:

My drug screen results were negative, why? i take percocet and ativan (lorazepam) on a daily basis, my screen results did not find them in my system. knowing that i take my meds daily, i cannot understand why they did not show.

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