Get Informed: Percocet
Active Ingredient(s)
Acetaminophen with Oxycodone
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains acetaminophen with a narcotic (oxycodone).
- Last Text Update:
- 2010-Jul-31 4:34 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2010-Jul-30 9:04 PM
Other Names
- Percocet
- Endocet
- Oxycodone / APAP
- Oxycocodne with APAP
- Oxycocet
- Roxicet
- Acetaminophen with Oxycodone
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
-
- Pregnancy Category
- N/A
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 12 Apr 1950
- Est US Patients*
- 1,564,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Percocet or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
Recent alerts for Percocet
There have been no iGuard.org alerts regarding Percocet during the past year.
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What is Percocet used for?
iGuard is currently tracking more than 11,500 patients that use Percocet (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Pain-Generalized | 67% |
mild
severe
|
| Back/Neck Pain | 47% |
mild
severe
|
| Neuropathic Pain | 17% |
mild
severe
|
| Fibromyalgia | 7% |
mild
severe
|
| Migraine/Headache | 2% |
mild
severe
|
| Psoriatic Arthritis | 2% |
mild
severe
|
| Other | 7% |
mild
severe
|
How well does Percocet work?
iGuard regularly polls our more than 11,500 users taking Percocet (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iGuard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 79%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Percocet outweigh the bad things.
- 15%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Percocet.
Common Side Effects of Percocet
iGuard regularly polls our more than 11,500 users taking Percocet (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
44% of patients experience side-effects on Percocet
5% of patients experience significant side-effects on Percocet
Most Common Side Effects...
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Drowsiness
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Constipation
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Itch/Rash
-
Memory/Speech Problems
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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= 10%
Less than 1%: Anxiety, Dizziness, Insomnia, Nausea/Vomiting, Restlessness
Global Patient Feedback for Percocet (Acetaminophen with Oxycodone) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
So far I've had a rectal exam, 2 Colonoscopies/Polypectomies within the past year, Graffin Enema, Sitz Marker Study, & I'm on 2 laxative/stool softeners & a prescription med also. Now I still have a cinedefecography & anal manometry to look forward to before I have surgery. And its not so simple as just stop taking the meds...the damage is done now. I cant reverse whats happened to me, but maybe what I've shared will help keep someone else from going thru what I HAVE & STILL AM going thru.
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-23 03:20:19
Question/Comment:
I have been on pain meds for about 10 yrs. I'm disabled from arthritis, etc. I started on Ultram, then went thru Lortab, Tylox, MS Contin, & have been on Percocet for over 2 yrs. now. I was referred to a Gastroenterologist, put thru awful tests, including (but not only) 2 colonoscopies, enema xrays etc & have now been referred to a Colorectal Surgeon to have all but a foot of my colon removed. They say its from the narcotic pain meds I've had to take for so long. BE CAREFUL! I'm terrified now!
43 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-23 02:19:11
Question/Comment:
I have been on this medication PERCOCET for two years. This medicine barely takes the edge off. But, my dr. does not want anything else in my system. Is there anything else you can comment on for me
even an over the counter product?
40 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-07-14 13:54:15
Question/Comment:
i have been on percocet for 12yrs and the one thing i can say is smoe days yes i do need to take the normal dose even if my pain is still bad, as taking more than your dr says can really SERIOUSLY CAUSE BAD PROBLEMS AND SEVERE ADDICTION!! so only take what your suppose to please...
51 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-06-13 20:31:03
Question/Comment:
i have been on all kinds of different pain meds. where i have a broke back with rods and screws in it and the only thing that seems to help with my pain is the durgesic patches, 50mg i do sometimes get sick on them but sometimes i don't u wear the patch for 3 days and take it off and put another one on but that seems to help with my pain besides getting sick are they anything i can take with it from getting sick?
29 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-02 22:36:43
Answer/Reply:
I am a 54 year old woman and have had the same reactions with the patch however I found after wearing it for awhile (several months) the feeling sick has gone away. I treated the symptons like pregnancy. I ate krackers and siped some sort of beverage like tea. I am now comfortable and love the relief from the pain with the patches. Good luck with yours and maybe try the above suggestion.
55 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-09 13:56:17
iGuard Answer/Reply:
There are medications that are specifically used to treat nausea, and there are medications used to help with breakthrough pain. You need to discuss your symptoms and concerns with your physician. Together you can look at your medication history to see which options you still have available to you.
Posted: 2010-03-11 00:02:43
Answer/Reply:
to prescripe an anti nausea drug, such as phenergrin or zofran. The phenergrin does have extreem drowsiness as a side affect, but the zofran does not. The nausea will abate as you get use to the drug.
35 year old Female – Source: iGuard United States
Posted: 2010-03-15 19:07:01
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