Percocet Withdrawal

Percocet Withdrawal is one of the many consequences of Percocet addiction. This drug 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.

Addiction to Percocet can affect the young, middle aged, or the elderly population. Individuals addicted to Percocet may come from any walk of life, hold entry level or high positions, are sometimes parents or grandparents, and could be single or married. Often, the addiction to Percocet develops without the individual realizing it until it begins to control their life. Percocet addiction is a pattern of compulsive Percocet use. It is characterized by a continued craving for the drug and the need to use Percocet for its psychological effects and/or mood alterations it brings the user. Many individuals who have a Percocet addiction find that they need to use it to feel "normal".They exhibit drug-seeking behavior and are often preoccupied with using and obtaining Percocet. Abruptly stopping or reducing the intake of Percocet can cause severe Percocet withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms commonly begin six to eight hours after the last dosage.

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 a Percocet addiction. This stems in large part from the fact that women are more likely to seek medical attention for emotional and or physical problems.

Percocet withdrawal symptoms include but are not limited to:

• anxiety
• feeling as though you have the flu
• fevers
• gastrointestinal distress
• insomnia
• nausea
• pain
• runny nose and eyes
• sweating

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