What Is The Difference Between Percocets And Oxycontin

seem to be getting confused between the differences as I did think both were opiates

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Hello, Todd! How are you? I'm sorry about your confusion and I'm happy to help clear it up for you.

Oxycontin contains the opiate Oxycodone in a time released formulation.

However, Percocet contains Oxycodone coupled with Acetaminophen.

Oxycodone is also available as a regular release formulation and an instant release, called Roxicodone and Oxy IR, respectively.

The FDA lists this as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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