Percodan Signs, Symptoms, and Side Effects
As with most prescription medications, taking Percodan may cause side effects. The more common side effects can include nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, increased sweating, dry mouth, lightheadedness, or weakness.
Serious side effects can also occur while taking Percodan, including:
- Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
- Mental/mood changes
- Difficult or painful urination
- Ringing in the ears
- Decreased hearing
- Vision changes
- Easy bruising/bleeding
- Stomach/abdominal pain
- Black stools
- Vomit that looks like coffee grounds
- Yellowing eyes and/or skin
- Dark urine
- Persistent nausea
- Signs of kidney problems
- Loss of appetite
- Unusual tiredness
- Weight loss
Inform your doctor if you experience any reactions after taking Percodan, so your condition can be monitored. This not only ensures your safety and health while on Percodan, but it helps your doctor provide the highest level of care.
Always take Percodan only as directed. Taking this medication in a way other than directed can cause your breathing to slow or stop.
Indications you are misusing Percodan may include the symptoms listed above. Additional signs which may point to misuse are losing interest in the hobbies and activities you once enjoyed and becoming obsessed with finding and taking Percodan.
It is also important to be aware of the signs of Percodan overdose and call for help if you experience any of the symptoms. The most immediately life-threatening symptom is severe respiratory depression. Other symptoms of Percodan overdose include cold/clammy skin, blue lips and fingernails, and muscle flaccidity. Slow heart rate and low blood pressure may also occur.
Percodan may react to many other drugs (prescription and non-prescription), so tell your doctor if you are taking any medications concurrently with Percodan. Withdrawal symptoms from Percodan and Percodan misuse can be severe, so it’s important to work with your doctor when stopping this prescription.
The longer you take opioids, the less effective they become and the higher the chances are of physical and psychological addiction. Take Percodan only as directed.
Medical Disclaimer: The Recovery Village aims to improve the quality of life for people struggling with a substance use or mental health disorder with fact-based content about the nature of behavioral health conditions, treatment options and their related outcomes. We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider.
Seeking addiction treatment can feel overwhelming. We know the struggle, which is why we're uniquely qualified to help.
Your call is confidential, and there's no pressure to commit to treatment until you're ready. As a voluntary facility, we're here to help you heal -- on your terms. Our sole focus is getting you back to the healthy, sober life you deserve, and we are ready and waiting to answer your questions or concerns 24/7.
Speak to an Intake Coordinator now.352.771.2700