Percocet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Blood Pressure

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Fainting
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Dependence On Opioid-Type Drugs
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Spasm Of A Bile Duct Tract
  • Widening Of Blood Vessels

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Sleep Disorder
  • Diarrhea
  • Dry Mouth
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Irritability
  • Itching
  • Nervousness
  • Night Sweats
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Complete Or Partial Collapse Of The Lung Airways Called Atelectasis
  • A Condition Where The Body Is Unable To Maintain Adequate Blood Flow Called Shock
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Spasm Of The Larynx
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Bumpy Skin Rash Called A Maculopapular Rash
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • Accidental Falls
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Addiction To A Drug
  • Adrenal Gland Problems
  • An Abnormal Increase In Muscle Tone
  • An Accidental Injury
  • Anemia
  • Apnea, A Breathing Interruption
  • Blocked Bowels With Decreased Peristaltic Movement
  • Bronchospastic Lung Disease
  • Confusion
  • Damage To The Liver And Inflammation
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Decreased Function Of The Adrenal Gland
  • Decreased Lung Function
  • Depression
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart Failure
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Lung Failure Causing Loss Of Breath
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Throat Swelling
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Vocal Cord Swelling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Change In Voice
  • A Headache From Overuse Of Medications
  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Painful, Red Or Swollen Tongue
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Agitation
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • An Extreme Sense Of Wellbeing Called Euphoria
  • An Inability To Completely Empty The Bladder
  • Anxious Feelings
  • Arthritis
  • Chills
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Deficiency Of A Substance That Promotes Masculinization
  • Difficult Or Painful Urination
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Difficulty Swallowing
  • Dry Skin
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Gas
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Hives
  • Increased Hunger
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Infertility
  • Insufficiency Of The Hypothalamus And Pituitary Gland
  • Joint Pain
  • Opioid Induced Allodynia
  • Opioid Induced Hyperalgesia
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Stomatitis, A Condition With Painful Swelling And Sores Inside The Mouth
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Throat Irritation
  • Toxic Amblyopia, A Loss Of Vision
  • Urinary Tract Infection
  • Visible Water Retention

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