Percoset |
Information on
Percocet
Drug Facts:: Percocet is a narcotic (oxycodone) and
acetaminophen combination. They are combined to get a synergistic effect on
pain. Oxycodone is similar to other narcotics in terms of effect and addiction.
Acetaminophen is better known as Tylenol. Percocet addiction can affect the
young, middle aged, or elderly. Percocet addiction is a major risk with
prolonged use (over 2-3 weeks) of Percocet. Addictive drugs, such as Percocet
activate the brain's reward systems. The promise of reward is very intense,
causing the individual to crave Percocet and to focus his or her activities
around taking Percocet. The ability of Percocet to strongly activate brain
reward mechanisms and its ability to chemically alter the normal functioning of
these systems can produce a Percocet addiction. Percocet also reduces a
person's level of consciousness, harming their ability to think or be fully
aware of present surroundings.
Brand Names:Endocet, Roxicet, Percocet, Tylox, Narvox,
Magnacet, Perloxx, Roxilox There may be other brand names for this
medicine.
Mode of Use: Oxycodone comes as a tablet, capsule and
liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 6 hours as needed;
extended-release (long-acting) tablets usually are taken every 12 hours.
Percocet when abused can be taken orally in pill form, chewed, or crushed (then
snorted like cocaine).
Effects: Even moderate doses of Percocet can result in a
fatal overdose. When increasing doses of Percocet an individual may at first
feel restless and nauseous and then progress to loss of consciousness and
abnormal breathing. Other risks include withdrawal symptoms that may last for
months as well as the risk of overdose. Everyone's body is different but as
little as half a pill of Percocet when combined with other depressants can
lower your respiratory system enough to kill you. Taken in high doses these
Percocet tablets alone can kill you.
If you experience either of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
- difficulty breathing
- mood changes
Abruptly stopping or reducing the intake of Percocet can cause
severe withdrawal symptoms. These begin six to eight hours after the last
dosage.
Symptoms of withdrawal include but are not limited
to:
- feeling
as though you have the flu
- gastrointestinal distress
-
anxiety
-
nausea
- insomnia
- muscle pain
-
fevers
-
sweating
- runny
nose and eyes
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 include but are not limited
to:
- stupor
- coma
- skeletal muscle flaccidity
- cold and clammy
skin
-
hypertension
-
circulatory collapse
- cardiac arrest
Use throughout Communities: The risk for Percocet
addiction is greatest among women, seniors, and adolescents. Women are two to
three times more likely than men to be prescribed drugs such as Percocet; they
are also about two times more likely to form an addiction to Percocet. This
stems in large part from the fact that women are more likely to seek medical
attention for emotional/physical problems. Seniors take more drugs than the
rest of the population, increasing their odds of becoming addicted. Finally,
1999 national studies show that the sharpest increase of users of prescription
drugs for non-medical purposes occurs in the 12 to 17 and 18 to 25 age groups.
Individuals addicted to Percocet may come from any walk of life, hold entry
level or high positions, be parents or grandparents, single or
married.
Signs of Abuse: Addiction to Percocet develops without
the individual realizing it until it begins to control their life. When an
individual exceeds the dosage prescribed or seeks to obtain Percocet after the
time prescribed by their physician, they should be aware of the possibility
that they have developed a Percocet addiction. Percocet addiction is a pattern
of compulsive Percocet use characterized by a continued craving for Percocet
and the need to use Percocet for psychological effects or mood alterations.
Many individuals who have formed an addiction to Percocet find that they need
to use it to feel "normal." They exhibit drug-seeking behavior and are often
preoccupied with using and obtaining Percocet. They obtain Percocet through
legal or illegal sources.
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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