Check with your doctor before taking any of these medicines while you are using this medicine. Oxycodone can cause serious unwanted effects if taken by adults who are not used to strong opioid pain medicines, children, or pets. Make sure you store the medicine in a safe and secure place to prevent others from getting it.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to oxycodone chloride hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Oxycodone is a controlled substance Schedule II, which means it has an accepted medical use but may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence and has a high potential for abuse. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

It is very important that your doctor check your progress while you are using this medicine, especially within the first 24 to 72 hours of treatment. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects. Using this medicine with any of the following is usually not recommended, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.

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If you have a feeding tube, the extended-release capsule contents can be poured into the tube. Ask your doctor how you should take the medication and follow these directions carefully. If you are taking the extended-release tablets (Oxycontin), swallow the tablets one at a time with plenty of water. Swallow the tablet or right after putting it in your mouth.

1. Keep track of how many capsules, tablets, or oral solution is left so you will know if any medication is missing.
2. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
3. When an opioid overdose is suspected, naloxone hydrochloride should be administered as soon as possible.
4. Talk with your doctor if this medication stops working well.

Babies born to mothers who use this drug for a long time may develop severe (possibly fatal) withdrawal symptoms. Oxycodone comes as a regular solution (liquid) and as a concentrated solution that contains more oxycodone in each milliliter of solution. Be sure that you know whether your doctor has prescribed the regular or concentrated solution and the dose in milliliters that your doctor has prescribed. Use the dosing cup, oral syringe, or dropper provided with your medication to carefully measure the number of milliliters of solution that your doctor prescribed.

Related/similar drugs

Oxycodone is the primary active ingredient in several medications, including Percocet and OxyContin. It is primarily prescribed in pill form, recovery games for groups and it is most often prescribed to treat chronic or postoperative pain. Opioids like oxycodone are technically not central nervous system depressants like alcohol, barbiturates, and benzodiazepines.

This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Oxycodone comes in slow-release tablets and also standard tablets, capsules, oral liquid or injections that work quickly. These faster-acting forms are used as needed for acute (short-term) pain, and the extended-release tablets are used around the clock to treat severe and chronic pain that requires longer treatment. Extended-release products should not be used for as-needed pain relief.

Side Effects of Mixing Oxycodone and Alcohol

This, in turn, translates to a higher risk of liver injury and, in some cases, permanent liver damage. Taking alcohol and oxycodone together can amplify these effects, making you “drunker” than you might be drinking alcohol alone or “higher” than you might be taking oxycodone alone. The combination can be deadly, increasing the risk of injury, particularly if behind the wheel of a car.

Oxycodone may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms, are severe or do not go away:

When an opioid overdose is suspected, naloxone hydrochloride should be administered as soon as possible to reverse the effects of an overdose. If you think someone is having an opioid overdose (e.g., slowed or stopped breathing, disoriented, blue lips), call 911 immediately. Excessive drinking/long-term alcohol misuse can lead to serious issues with cognitive impairment and memory.