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Can someone tell me if pentazocine is even close to a percocet?

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Dr. Angelo Mitsos answered

Specializes in Podiatry

DEA Schedule 4 vs 2: Pentazocine is a schedule 4 analgesic while Percocet is a schedule 2. In my experience Percocet is generally more effective in severe pain.

Answered 3/15/2016

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Pentazocine: Not similar to Percocet chemically but the pain relief from the two is similar.

Answered 6/30/2014

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