Potential Side Effects
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
- Cold, clammy skin; confusion - severe convulsions - seizures; diarrhea; dizziness - severe drowsiness - severe; increased sweating; low blood pressure; nausea or vomiting - continuing; nervousness or restlessness - severe; pinpoint pupils of eyes; shortness of breath or unusually slow or troubled breathing; slow heartbeat; stomach cramps or pain; weakness - severe)
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
- Less common or rare
- Black, tarry stools; bloody or cloudy urine; confusion; dark urine; difficult or painful urination; fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat; frequent urge to urinate; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; increased sweating; irregular breathing or wheezing; mental depression; pain in lower back and/or side - severe and/or sharp; pale stools; pinpoint red spots on skin; redness or flushing of face; ringing or buzzing in ears; skin rash, hives, or itching; sore throat and fever; sudden decrease in amount of urine; swelling of face trembling or uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual excitement - especially in children; yellow eyes or skin
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medication. However, check with your medical doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
- More common
- Dizziness, lightheadedness, or feeling faint; drowsiness; nausea or vomiting; unusual tiredness or weakness
- Less common or rare
- Blurred or double vision or other changes in vision; constipation - more common with long-term use and with codeine or meperidine; dry mouth; false sense of well-being; general feeling of discomfort or illness; headache; loss of appetite; nervousness or restlessness; nightmares or unusual dreams; trouble in sleeping
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Storage
- Keep out of the reach of children. Overdose is very dangerous in young children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store tablets or capsules in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medication to break down.
- Keep the liquid forms of this medication from freezing.
- Do not keep outdated medication or medication no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medication is out of the reach of children.
Common Brand Names:
US:
- Endocet
- Percocet
- Roxicet
- Roxilox
- Tylox
Canada:
- Endocet
- Oxycocet
- Percocet
- Percocet-Demi
- Roxicet
