Get Informed: Endocet
Active Ingredient(s)
Acetaminophen with Oxycodone
What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of moderate to moderately severe pain. It contains acetaminophen with a narcotic (oxycodone).
- Last Text Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 9:02 PM
- Last Data Update:
- 2009-Nov-20 6:52 PM
Other Names
- Percocet
- Endocet
- Oxycodone / APAP
- Oxycocodne with APAP
- Roxicet
- Oxycocet
- Acetaminophen with Oxycodone
How Safe Is It?
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- Average Risk Rating
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- Pregnancy Category:
- N/A
- Black Box Warning:
- No
Facts & Figures
- Date Approved
- 12 Apr 1950
- Est US Patients*
- 1,634,000
- Generic Available
- Yes
- OTC Available
- No
User Age Distribution*
< 21
21-39
40-59
60+
Age (Years)
* Estimated number of US people currently taking Endocet or its active ingredient based on population adjusted patient numbers registered with iGuard.org.
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What is Endocet used for?
iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 9,500 patients that use Endocet (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
| Disease / Condition | % | Average Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 41% | 
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| Back / Neck Pain | 25% |
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| Migraine / Headache | 6% |
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| Pain-Musculoskeletal | 6% |
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| Osteoporosis | 3% |
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| Neuropathic Pain | 3% |
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| Other | 16% |
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How well does Endocet work?
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 9,500 users taking Endocet (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM) . This feedback is continuously updated in tables below for the benefit of the iGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@iguard.org.
Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
- 75%
- of patients are confident that the good things about Endocet outweigh the bad things.
- 25%
- of patients wish they were told more before they started taking Endocet.
Common Side Effects of Endocet
iGuard.org regularly polls our more than 9,500 users taking Endocet (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) to monitor the development and frequency of side-effects. This feedback is continuously updated in tables and graphs below for the benefit of the iGuard community.
57% of patients experience side-effects on Endocet
18% of patients experience signifcant side-effects on Endocet
Most Common Side Effects...
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Drowsiness
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Constipation
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Nausea
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Fatigue
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Itch
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Mood/Behavior Changes
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Memory/Speech Problems
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Insomnia
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Dizziness
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= 10%
Global Patient Feedback for Endocet (Acetaminophen with Oxycodone) ( Post a comment )
Question/Comment:
I was diagnosed with Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), also known as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). It is a chronic neurological pain disease that developed for me after a wrist and elbow injury. My doctor has prescribed oxycodone and he also wanted me to try neurontin, which gave me horrible side effects that i could not handle so i quit taking it. my doctor has mentioned weaning me off the oxycodone even though it helps with my pain. are there non-narcotics that compare?
33 year old Female
Posted: 2009-10-09 15:37:15
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
An alternative to narcotics is tramadol, which has the brand name Ultram. It works well for pain and does not have an addiction potential. However, tramadol does interact with select drugs and does have some risks that need to be weighed against the benefits. Your doctor is the best person to help you decide whether tramadol is a good choice for you and to discuss the other available treatments.
Posted: 2009-11-01 22:52:16
Question/Comment:
what is serotonin syndrome, you have sent me an alert on some of the meds i'm on. i'm concerned about this serotonin syndrome, can you explain what it is and the effects. thanks
thomas jenner
50 year old Male
Posted: 2009-09-09 10:46:49
Question/Comment:
I have been on morphine 60 mg x 3 daly and have a morphine pump in me and i take zydone 2 7.5 3 to 4 time a day for over 3 years for back pain. getting where they dont seam to help.hear latley i have been getting all mixed up on my pill that i forget even when i am in a lot of pain to take most of the time i cant tell any diffronts if i take them or not. they used to help a lot but not any longer i dont even seam to have any withdral. robert g. 67 years old male
68 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-18 23:16:03
Question/Comment:
I have fibromyalgea,arthritis and multiple scelrosis. I take percocet one every 6 to 8 hours and 800mg of advil every 4 to 6 hours as needed. Sometimes when I am in alot of pain nothing seems to work. I will use a heating pad and/or ice. sometimes this helps sometimes it willnot. I see some post here that people are afraid of addiction.. when Iam in pain I could care less about addiction! I am open to new ideas to help when the pain is really bad. My doctor(s) seem to avoid increasing or adding other medication for pain. I have been on the percocet for 7 years now.
51 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-07 20:57:35
Answer/Reply:
I'm taking percocet also, I think after taking them for 7 years you could be building immunity. I take a long acting pain med. it's called avinza. You should ask your doctor about it.
45 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-08 03:09:29
Answer/Reply:
Thanks I will talk to my doctor about it~
51 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-09 15:15:01
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking Percocet for years as well for my RA, Fibromyalgia, Accelerated Pain Syndrome, and the list goes on. I tried the Avinza, but it made my feet, ankles and legs swell all the way up to my knees. So I went off of the medication. The same reaction when they put me on Lyrica for the Fibro. Now I'm taking Kadian (morphine) 2x a day with Percocet available for the break through pain. This has made a big difference.
54 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-21 13:28:07
Answer/Reply:
I have been taking avinza too. It works ok for me, sometimes I do need to take percocet for breakout pain.
45 year old Male
Posted: 2009-09-14 22:59:29
Answer/Reply:
I also have fibromyalgia, arthritis, rls, ibs, etc... and they (my doctors) told me to quit taking percocet since it does not work for fibro. I understand about some days having alot of pain that nothing seems to work I also have those days they are trying me on different depression meds to see if it works or not have you tried savella i'm on that right now but really dont see that much of a difference. good luck
37 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-16 11:40:33
Answer/Reply:
I also take percocet for pain from a hernia where part of my right 11th rib was removed due to a tumor.i take two somtimes three a day but if i take the third one i feel as if i have a hangover the next day.do you get that effect from more than two a day? I have been on them for three years.
54 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-16 23:45:18
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
Everyone reacts differently to medication. Some people are quite sensitive to low doses and others have a high tolerance to high doses. If you need more pain relief than you are achieving from 2 Percocet, and 3 Percocet are too much, you may need a different medication. There are many drugs for pain relief, speak with your doctor and see if you can find the balance of being pain-free and no after effects the next day.
Posted: 2009-08-23 15:13:14
Answer/Reply:
I have taking Oxycodone 5mg Immediate Release for a herniated disc and fibromyalgia. Percocet did not work for me but the Oxycodone did. It is Percs without the asprin in it. I do get that yucky feeling the next day. I call it "the Perc hangover". I know quite a few people who do get and some who don't. Everybody is different.
48 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-25 22:59:33
Answer/Reply:
I have been on pain meds since 1973. I have broken my back 2 times, have RA and Fibromyalgea. I am also on so many pills I could open a pharmacy of my own. I have taken just about every pain med out there and some days they work and some days they don't.
I take 4 percocet and 3 vicodine for the pain and 3 - 25mg Elavil at night. Plus the other meds for the RA and stomach.
When the pain just won't stop I get into either a hot tub and soak or stand under a hot shower. I'm not sure if it's mind over matter or not but this seems to relax the nerves in the body and the pain don't go away but it helps calm it down for a time.
I am now almost 64 and haven't become an addict yet. I do find that after a few years I have to change back to another pain med because you do build up a tolarance to them.
64 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-20 21:54:13
Answer/Reply:
I to have firbromyalgea and arthritis. Also I was hit by a car as a ped which added to my chronic pain. I have been taking percacet and onxycotin for three years. And the past year it seems nothing takes the pain away. I know I have built up a tolerance for the pain meds. The pain doctors have recentley tried facet injections in my neck and lower back. Unfortunaly it did not take care of my problem and we are on the search for other pain salutions. But I have talked to some patients that have had success with these injections. It would be worth looking into.
41 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-22 15:39:26
Answer/Reply:
I have been on Percocet for a number of years, however just recently, instead of only taking the Percocet I now take Opana 15 mgs and then use the Percocet for breakthrough pain. I started this regimine a year ago and it seems to be the magic cocktail to get me through my painful days. The Opana is a controlled release med and the Percocet 10/325 is for breakthrough pain, when needed. I suffer from Winging Scapula and permanent damage to my Thoracic Nerve.
41 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-27 11:30:10
Answer/Reply:
if your doctor wont listen to you about your pain and try to help you manage the pain he/she is not a very good doctor and i would find a new one your doctor is there to help you.i and on a combanation of pain medications for herneated discs in my neck i am on recocet and oxceycontin.my doc started me on 3 percs and 2 oxcys when i called to tell him i couldn't make them last for the whole day he uped my dose so see your doc should listen to you and help you
40 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-30 16:01:23
Answer/Reply:
I too have fibromyalgia, degenerative bone disease, rls, etc.
I don't know what it is with doctors not listening to their patients when we say the pain is horrendous, and since we have been on the same dosage for several years (morphine & percoset) it just isn't working as it use to work. Excuse me, addiction? So what, we are stuck with these chronic conditions for the rest of our lives, unless they are able to come up with a "cure".
Have you talked to your doctor and getting a "tens" unit?
61 year old Female
Posted: 2009-09-23 13:35:34
Question/Comment:
I have been taking Percocet for over 3 years with no "apparent" side-effects. I have osteo-arthritis in my neck and lower back and have had total knee replacement. I work 12 hrs a day and the percocet,usually one a day,seems to help with the pain. I have tried OTC meds and nothing seems to help. Any thing else that would help??????
61 year old Male
Posted: 2009-07-30 10:08:34
iGuard.org Answer/Reply:
There are other prescription pain management medications that do not contain oxycodone and help manage the inflammation of arthritis as well as control pain. You should discuss your concerns about Percocet with your doctor as he or she has your complete medical history and will be able to make the best recommendation.
Posted: 2009-07-31 15:14:40
Answer/Reply:
I have taking Oxycodone 5mg Immediate Release for a herniated disc and fibromyalgia. Percocet did not work for me but the Oxycodone did. It is Percs without the asprin in it. I could still function normally while I was taking it, but always take it while at home the first time to see the effect it has on you. Hope this helps.
48 year old Female
Posted: 2009-08-25 22:53:45
Answer/Reply:
I have had C5 vertebra replaced and have titanium in most of my neck. There is much muscle cramping and pain associated with this - neck, upper back & shoulders. I take MS Contin twice a day along with a Percocet or two daily. This works fairly well.
54 year old Male
Posted: 2009-08-26 18:36:55
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