An Introduction to Oxycodone/APAP Side Effects
As with any medicine,
oxycodone/APAP (
Endocet®,
Magnacet™,
Percocet®,
Roxicet™,
Tylox®) can cause side effects. However, not everyone who takes the medication will have problems. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with oxycodone/APAP. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of oxycodone/APAP side effects with you.)
Some side effects with oxycodone/APAP, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
- Severe constipation
- Slow or irregular breathing
- Difficulty passing urine or decreased urination
- Signs of liver damage, such as:
- Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- Upper-right abdominal pain (stomach pain)
- Dark urine
- The urge to take more oxycodone/APAP than prescribed or for a non-medical purpose
- Confusion
- Anxiety or fear
- Severe drowsiness
- Signs of an allergic reaction, such as:
- An unexplained rash
- Hives
- Itching
- Swelling of the mouth or throat
- Wheezing
- Difficulty breathing.