Percodan
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Information on
Percodan
Drug Facts::Percodan is the brand name for a combination of
drugs that Percodan describes. Percodan is the combination of oxycodone and
aspirin. Oxycodone is a narcotic which means Percodan is a very powerful opioid
and should be taken with extreme care. Percodan is prescribed for pain because
as a narcotic it has strong analgesic properties that block pain transmissions.
Percodan works by interrupting pain signals from the brain and spinal cord.
This is why Percodan is used for pain management but an unwanted result could
be Percodan addiction. Addiction is defined by the National Institute of Drug
Abuse as being a complex illness that is characterized by compulsive, often
uncontrollable drug cravings that continue despite the occurrence of very
negative consequences
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at
1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local
emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
-difficulty breathing or
slowed or stopped breathing
- excessive sleepiness
-dizziness
-fainting
- limp or weak muscles
- increase or decrease in pupil (dark circle in the eye)
size
-cold,
clammy skin
- slow or
stopped heartbeat
- blue
color of skin, fingernails, lips, or area around the
mouth
-loss of
consciousness or coma
Signs of abuse: The negative consequences
of Percodan addiction include having more than one doctor in order to maintain
a desired supply of Percodan, traveling to pharmacies out of the area in order
to avoid detection of multiple prescriptions of Percodan, lying to family and
friends about the amount of Percodan that is being taken, hiding pills around
the house, continuously counting pills in fear of running out and suffering
physical problems due to Percodan use such as physical dependence or symptoms
of overdose, such as shallow breathing and unconsciousness.
Rehabilitation: Successful rehabilitation includes a
calm, stress free environment, plenty of liquids, and replenishing of vitamins
that have been burned out of the body. After feeling physically better, proper
rehabilitation therapy can commence that deals with relapse prevention, dealing
with the reasons the addict turned to drugs in the first place, and any
personal failings that need strengthening. It is highly recommended that a
daily routine of proper exercise, nutrition, and rest be followed as effective
relapse and craving prevention. Ideally a cleansing program would be also
administered to help rid the body of the residual toxins that can impair health
in the future and cause cravings.
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