Can Percocet Be Taken In Place Of Vicodin?

Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

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Question : is there a risk changing from percocet to vicodine I also wear a fenental 25 mg patch

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No problem but gradually

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, both Percocet and Vicodin are composed of combination of acetaminophen and an opiate.. so there is no problem in changing but this should occur gradually . you should gradually replace Percocet to Vicodin as abrupt stoppage of Percocet may lead to withdrawal symptoms. withdrawal symptoms include fatigue , drowsiness , stomach pain together with back and joint pain. I hope I answered your question

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