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Oxycodone is a morphine-like substance which, when ingested, is metabolized by the body into an even more powerful opioid, oxymorphone. Over time, one can develop a physical and/or psychological dependence on Percocet, and any person who has used Percocet for a certain length of time—whether as a patient or as an addict—can experience some intense withdrawals if the drug is ceased suddenly, one reason why health professionals and the manufacturer itself do not recommend this.

These withdrawals are not likely to be fatal—but they might feel like it.

The terribly uncomfortable Percocet Withdrawal symptoms from a powerful narcotic such as Percocet often begin around 24 hours or so after the last dosage, although this can vary as many as 12 hours in either direction. They may or may not include:

  • Excessive sweating & yawning;
  • Runny nose & eyes, bouts of diarrhea and vomiting;
  • Shivering & goose bumps
  • Muscle aches & cramps
  • Restlessness & insomnia
  • Irritability & anxiety
  • Loss of appetite
  • powerful cravings for the opioid that persist long after the Percocet Withdrawal symptoms have passed.

It is important to note that not every person will experience the same Percocet Withdrawal, or at the same intensity. Furthermore, there is only a very small likelihood that the average person taking Percocet over a prolonged period of time will develop a dependence or an addiction. A number of other factors are involved, including one’s past drug use, family history, genetics and more—all of which should be shared with one’s health care professional.

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