Percocet 7.5/325 is a brand name for the generic combination of the drugs oxycodone and acetaminophen. The oxycodone is a narcotic pain reliever often used to treat moderate to severe pain, while acetaminophen works to intensify the effects of the oxycodone. Other brand names that carry the same drug combination include Narvox, Endocet, Magnacet, Percocet 10/325, Percocet 2.5/325, Percocet 5/325, Percocet 7.5/325, Percocet 10/650, Perloxx, Primalev, Roxicet and Tylox.
On the street, Percocet 7.5/325 is often known as Percs, paulas, roxicotten, Roxi’s, blue dynamite, no buffers and 512s. Percocet 7.5/325 is generally administered through the mouth, intravenously, intramuscularly, rectally or through subcutaneous injection. When the drug is injected, it is known to produce results with a stronger effect and a quicker onset.
Abuses of Percocet 7.5/325
A Schedule II drug, Percocet 7.5/325 is considered to be both physically and psychologically addictive, highlighting the importance that it only be prescribed when it can be monitored closely by a physician. Those taking the medication for recreational purposes often find the consequences to be severe. Such users are likely to develop a dependence on the drug that they cannot break on their own.
Percocet 7.5/325 blocks the pain receptors in the brain, creating a feeling of euphoria for the user. This euphoria often drives the user to continually seek to re-create the feeling. This continued use can occur even when a medical purpose no longer exists. From this point, abuse easily develops as the user continues to seek that first euphoric high.
Effects of Percocet 7.5/325
Percocet 7.5/325 can be very effective in the treatment of pain. Unfortunately, it is also taken by those seeking to escape emotionally from life as it is known to dull emotional pain, like depression, anxiety and fear. This impact can lead some users to rely on the drug for these effects rather than to address specific issues.
Individuals taking Percocet 7.5/325 for whatever reason can experience such symptoms as a loss of concentration, dizziness, the sweats, constipation, dry mouth, nausea or drowsiness. Abusers of Percocet 7.5/325 can also experience deterioration in personal relationships, financial difficulties, legal problems, employment difficulties and psychological difficulties.
Withdrawal of Percocet 7.5/325
The abrupt cessation of Percocet 7.5/325 can put an intense amount of strain on the body, causing the individual severe pain and psychological distress in the process. Withdrawal symptoms can occur as soon as six to eight hours after the most recent dose.
Withdrawal symptoms associated with cessation of Percocet 7.5/325 can include, but are not limited to:
Treatment of Percocet 7.5/325 Addiction
A Percocet 7.5/325 addiction can be life-threatening and it is important that this medication is stopped if it is not used for medicinal purposes or has been used too long. With the intensity of withdrawal symptoms, it is important that those with an addiction discontinue Percocet 7.5/325 gradually under the care of a board-certified physician and a board-certified psychiatrist.
A quality treatment center will take a comfortable detox method approach that uses withdrawal medications specific to Percocet 7.5/325 abuse. Treatment typically includes a full physical on a Percocet 7.5/325 addict to determine the right medications for this method. This approach helps to correct the chemical imbalances and should be combined with psychological evaluations and other medical care to ensure the success of the treatment.