Does anyone know if these medications are very strong?… by ? M
PERCOCET 7.35 325 TAB ONE TABLET DOSE
LORTAB 7.5 TAB.ONE TABLET DOSE
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Best Answer:
What is Percocet?
Oxycodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to codeine.
Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of oxycodone.
The combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Percocet may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Percocet?
Do not use Percocetif you are allergic to acetaminophen (Tylenol) or oxycodone (Oxycontin), or other narcotic pain relievers such as fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic), hydrocodone (Vicodin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid, Palladone), methadone (Methadose, Dolophine), morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, Oramorph, and others), or oxymorphone (Opana).
Before using Percocet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:
asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, or other breathing disorders;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
underactive thyroid;
a history of head injury or brain tumor;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
low blood pressure;
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
Addison's disease or other adrenal gland disorders;
enlarged prostate, urination problems;
mental illness; or
a history of drug or alcohol addiction.
If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use Percocet, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.
Tell your doctor if you drink more than three alcoholic beverages per day or if you have ever had alcoholic liver disease (cirrhosis). You may not be able to take medication that contains acetaminophen.
Oxycodone may be habit-forming and should be used only by the person it was prescribed for. Percocet should never be given to another person, especially someone who has a history of drug abuse or addiction. Keep the medication in a secure place where others cannot get to it.
Keep track of how many pills have been used from each new bottle of this medicine. Oxycodone is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if any person in the household is using this medicine improperly or without a prescription.
FDA pregnancy category C. Percocet may be harmful to an unborn baby, and could cause addiction or withdrawal symptoms in a newborn. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. Percocet may pass into breast milk and could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Percocet without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Do not give this medicine to anyone younger than 18 years old.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this medicine.
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Lortab is used for:
Treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Lortab is an analgesic combination. Acetaminophen works by lowering a chemical in the brain that stimulates pain nerves. Hydrocodone, an opioid (narcotic) analgesic, works by binding to receptors in the brain and nervous system used by the body's natural “pain relievers.” The combination may provide better pain relief than either medicine alone.
Do NOT use Lortab if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Lortab or any other codeine- or morphine-related medicine (eg, codeine, oxycodone)
you have diarrhea associated with poisoning, antibiotic use, or a bacterial infection (from eating or drinking contaminated food or water)
you are taking sodium oxybate (GHB)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
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