percocet long term - Pain Management Message Board

michael1961 · 10-03-2007, 09:11 AM

can I take percocet long term without doing harm

awsam007 · 10-04-2007, 11:35 AM

Not according to my NS. Percocet has Tylenol that can damage your liver. I think if you don't abuse percocet you might be okay taking it long term. Also, don't drink alcohol while taking percocet.

madhatter · 10-04-2007, 12:00 PM

As long as you take it as directed. You shouldn't take no more than 3000 mg of tylonol a day.So if your perc. has 500 mg. of tylonol,thats 6 a day. Remember,they come in different strengths,for example-
5\500
7.5\500
10\500

5\650
7.5\650
10\650

5\325
7.5\325
10\325

The second number is the tylonol mg.[first number is the oxycodone mg]

hope this helps.

ms_west · 10-04-2007, 12:13 PM

I just had this conversation with my doctor -- as long as you stay under the daily limits for tylenol. Remember if you take anything else with tylenol to include that in your daily totals.

madhatter · 10-04-2007, 01:36 PM

You also have to remember,even though the suggested daily amount is 3000mg of tylonol,its very very unhealthy to take all at once.I'm not saying you or anyone in particular does,But I've talked to some people that take 3,or 4 at a time!