Percodan is the trade name for the combination drug consisting of oxycodone and aspirin. Standard tablets, as marketed by Endo Pharmaceuticals, consist of 325 mg of aspirin and 4.8 mg of oxycodone. These are used to treat moderate to severe pain and have been noted as being extremely effective at doing so. It is a drug that has been used in the United States since 1950 and is therefore one of the most common drugs available; at one time it was one of the most widespread painkillers around.
The popularity of percodan declined with concerns over its effects on pregnant women. As of this writing, no consensus has been reached on its safety. On a side note, the potential for addiction has also been called into question.
Side Effects
The type of effects caused by percodan has been attributed as similar to morphine. The most common side effects include feeling faint, heartburn, stomach cramps, weakness, and an excessively low blood pressure. If any of these symptoms persist, however, it could lead to more long-term bodily damage.
More serious side effects have included a tinnitus, haemorrhaging in the skull, and blood clots. Mental conditions have also been worsened by high dosages of the drug, especially depression and anxiety.
Percodan Addiction Treatment
An addiction to percodan ideally needs treating within a residential drug rehab facility. It is difficult to treat outside of a residential facility because of how easy this prescription drug is to find. Instead, a residential facility offers a controlled environment whereby users can get away from their cravings via a mixture of counselling and therapy.
Healthcare practitioners opt for one-to-one counselling for the purposes of giving patients the chance to discuss their issues in a non-judgemental environment. What has been said influences which coping techniques counsellors teach. Over the years, this approach has been seen as particularly effective at treating both short-term and long-term dependencies.
