Oxycodone (Roxicodone): pain killer

Roxicodone Side Effects

For Patients

Roxicodone (oxycodone) is a medication belonging to the opioid and analgesic drug class. Roxicodone is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain. The most common side effects include lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, constipation, dry mouth, and sweating.

The usual starting dose of Roxicodone is 5 to 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain and dose is adjusted based on the patient's response. Drug interactions include alcohol, barbiturates, skeletal muscle relaxants (Soma [carisoprodol] and Flexeril [cyclobenzaprine], benzodiazepines (Ativan [lorazepam]), pentazocine, Nubain (nalbuphine), Stadol (butorphanol), and Subutex (buprenorphine). Roxicodone safety during pregnancy has not been established. Roxicodone is secreted in breast milk and it may have adverse effects on an infant.

Our Roxicodone (oxycodone) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Roxicodone in Detail - Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using oxycodone and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
• seizure (convulsions);
• cold, clammy skin;
• confusion;
• severe weakness or dizziness; or
• feeling like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects are more likely to occur, such as:

• nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite;
• dizziness, headache, tired feeling;
• dry mouth;
• sweating; or
• itching.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Roxicodone Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur. Some of these side effects may decrease after you have been using this medication for a while. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To prevent constipation, eat a diet adequate in fiber, drink plenty of water, and exercise. Ask your pharmacist for help in selecting a laxative (such as a stimulant type with stool softener).

To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (such as agitation, confusion, hallucinations), severe stomach/abdominal pain, difficulty urinating.

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but serious side effects occur: fainting, seizure, slow/shallow breathing, unusual drowsiness/difficulty waking up.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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