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Can percocet cause more or less urinary retention then tramadol?

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Variable: It can happen with both, the "real" answer is which does it more to you. In general, Percocet is worse.

Dr Klauber and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Urinary retention: Both Percocet and tramadol are opioid. They both can cause urinary retention. It's hard to say which one cause more urinary retention.

Answered 6/30/2014

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