What are the side effects of Percocet for an extended period of time?
If one takes narcotics for an extended period of time the body WILL become addicted. There is a huge difference between people that can take them and taper off with no problem and those who realize they really miss the high and find ways to take it again.(drug seeking behavior) You sound like the kind who does not get a kick out of it. You can ask your doctor to give you a drug called phenergan that stops the nausea. Also switching to Oxycontin might help to, It is the same thing as percocet (oxycodone being the active ingredient in both), but instead of having to take 4-6 percocet’s a day the time release formula in Oxycontin calls for just one a day. This manages chronic pain much better because you will not experience the peaks and valleys of having to take one every 4-6 hours, thus having a continued level of oxycodone in the blood stream for 12 hours.
