when can percocet be prescribed other than a pain med?

Answer 1

Pain medications fall into two broad categories: analgesics and adjuvants. Analgesics are medications used specifically for pain relief. Adjuvants have uses other than pain relief, but are often very useful either as supplements or alternatives to analgesics. Three general categories of analgesics may be distinguished: opioids, non-opioids, and combination drugs which contain both an opioid and a non-opioid. Some examples of opioids are morphine, codeine, oxycodone, fentanyl, and methadone. Non-narcotics include aspirin, acetaminophen (Tylenol) and the so-called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Newer NSAIDs include celecoxib (Celebrex) and rofecoxib (Vioxx). Combination drugs include Tylenol #3 and #4 (combined with 30 or 60 mg. of codeine respectively), Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone), and Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone). Adjuvant medications include antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil), anticonvulsants such as gabapentin (Neurontin), and muscle relaxants such as cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) and methocarbamol (Robaxin). Keep in mind that most medications have both a generic name and a brand name.

Answer 2

Percocet (oxycodone) is a pain medication known as a narcotic analgesic. It is a controlled substance with the main ingredients being tylenol and oxycodone. Percocet is related to codeine but can be prescribed as an alternative. Percocet is stronger than few other pain meds available as it is used for moderate to severe pain.

Answer 3

Never that I've ever heard of!

Answer 4

go to a methadone clinic they will hook you up just tell them you are addicted to heroin and opiates