A brand name drug, Percocet 10/325 is another form of the combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever used to treat moderate to severe pain and acetaminophen acts as a less potent pain reliever to intensifies the effects of the oxycodone.
Other brand names that offer this powerful combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen include Endocet, Narvox, Magnacet, Percocet 10/650, Percocet 2.5/325, Percocet 5/325, Percocet 7.5/325, Percocet 7.5/500, Perloxx, Primalev, Roxicet and Tylox.
Percocet 10/325 and its fellow brands are marketed on the street in a variety of forms. These medications are generally known as Percs, paulas, roxicotten, Roxi’s, blue dynamite, no buffers and 512s. Percocet 10/325 is administered by the mouth, intravenously, intramuscularly, rectally or through subcutaneous injection, which can produce results with a stronger effect and a quicker onset.
Abuses of Percocet 10/325
Percocet 10/325 is a Schedule II drug and is therefore considered highly addictive both physically and psychologically. As a result, it is important that the prescribed administration of the drug be monitored closely by a physician. For those who are taking Percocet 10/325 for recreational purposes, the consequences of taking the drug can be significant as they are not likely to break the habit on their own without severe consequences.
Percocet 10/325 acts by blocking the pain receptors in the brain and therefore creating a feeling of euphoria. This feeling can drive the user to continue to seek the drug in an attempt to re-create the feeling. This can occur even if a medical reason no longer exits. Abuse easily develops from that point on as the user will consistently seek that first euphoric high that will continue to elude him or her.
Effects of Percocet 10/325
Percocet 10/325 is generally taken for the treatment of pain, but is also often consumed by those seeking to escape from the pains of life. Percocet 10/325 has been known to dull emotional pain, including depression, anxiety and fear. This effect has led some patients to rely on the drug rather than deal with specific issues.
Percocet 10/325 can cause a person to experience such symptoms as a loss of concentration, dizziness, the sweats, constipation, dry mouth, nausea or drowsiness. Aside from the physical symptoms, Narvox abusers can also experience deterioration in personal relationships, financial difficulties, legal problems, employment difficulties as well as, psychological difficulties.
Withdrawal of Percocet 10/325
Withdrawal of Percocet 10/325 puts a significant amount of strain on the body and can cause the individual severe pain and psychological distress during withdrawal. Symptoms can occur as soon as six to eight hours after the most recent dose of Percocet 10/325.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation of Percocet 10/325 can include, but are not limited to:
Treatment of Percocet 10/325 Addiction
Percocet 10/325 use over long periods of time or in high doses can create dependence or addiction in an individual. The withdrawal process has been known to be life-threatening if not monitored by a board-certified physician and a board-certified psychiatrist. As a result, it is important that those with an addiction seek the help they need to stop taking the drug and to learn how to function normally without it.
An individual with an addiction to Percocet 10/325 must cleanse the body of this medication and learn how to function without it. Many quality treatment centers suggest a comfortable detox method using withdrawal medications specific to Percocet 10/325 abuse. A quality center will do a full physical on a person to determine the right medications for comfortable detox to be sure to correct the chemical imbalances in the body.