What is Percocet prescribed for?

Answer by  GordonLymes (78)

Percocet is a brand name for oxycodone tablets; it's a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic, used to treat moderate to severe acute pain.

Answer by  jsmith (2067)

Percocet is a combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen. Oxycodone is a narcotic analgesic and acetaminophen is in the NSAID family of drugs like aspirin (name brand acetaminophen is Tylenol). Percocet is prescribed for moderate to severe pain such as one has after traumatic injury, major surgery, or burns. Because oxycodone is a narcotic, prescriptions aren't given out lightly.

Answer by  dhuoda (1431)

A large range of conditions which cause quite strong pain symptoms. It reduces moderate to severe pain but would not be used for drivers, machine operators etc, because it can cause drowsiness.

Answer by  PAtobeDU12 (239)

Percocet is the brand name for a medication composed of acetominophen and hydrocodone. It is a narcotic generally prescribed for pain.