Percocet

Percocet, also known as Oxydodone, like Endocet, is a combination drug that includes oxycodone, a powerful opioid, and acetaminophen a pain reliever that heightens the effects of oxycodone. It is used to relieve moderate to severe pain and is administered medically in tablet form taken orally, injected or snorted.

Symptoms and Signs of Percocet Abuse

Respiratory Depression
Drowsiness
Clammy Skin
Nausea
Confusion
Dry Mouth

Symptoms of Withdrawal from Percocet Abuse

Restlessness
Lacrimation (teary eyes)
Yawning
Perspiration
Chills
Myalgia
Irritability
Anxiety
Backache
Joint Pain
Abdominal Cramps
Insomnia
Anorexia
Vomiting
Increased Blood Pressure

(source: Endo Pharmaceuticals, http://www.endo.com/pdf/products/Percocet_pack_insert_2.pdf)

Patients abusing Percocet should never cease taking the medication without being medically monitored as patients can be thrust into acute withdrawal symptoms. It is important that the physical withdrawal symptoms along with the psychological withdrawal symptoms be closely monitored as psychosis can occur during withdrawal.

Slang terms
Paulas, Percs, Percodoms, 512s