Percodan is a pain reliever used to relieve moderate to severe pain. It contains a combination of aspirin and oxycodone. Aspirin is in the group of drugs called salicylates that work by reducing substances in the body that causes fever, pain, and inflammation. Oxycodone is in the group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers and are highly addictive if misused. Because percodan is a stronger pain reliever, it is not recommended for children or teenagers with a fever or pain. It can cause Reye’s syndrome in children; a disease that is serious and sometimes fatal for children who are given aspirin. Side effects with percodan use can become life threatening if you are not aware of the harmful side effects of use.
Harmful side effects of use are internal bleeding in the stomach and intestines. You can see if you have this if you are coughing up blood, vomiting up blood, and if you have bloody, tarry, or black stool. Also, fast heart rate, hallucinations, easy bruising and bleeding, and problems with urination are serious and you should contact your doctor right away if you experience even one of these.
Side effects that are common and should be expected include headaches, dizziness, heartburn, nausea, gas, constipation, ringing in your eyes, diarrhea, and sweating. These side effects, although uncomfortable, should diminish after a few days of use. If these side effects do not diminish, contact your doctor and see what further action should be taken. Percodan pain reliever, like all other pain medications, has some side effects, but if you take percodan exactly as directed and tell your doctor about any illnesses or allergies that you have you will be sure to be satisfied with the pain relief you receive from percodan.
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