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How Long Does Percocet Stay In The Body?

Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Question: Hi i m due in 3 weeks I not a frequently user
I took 1 pill of perceset of 10 mgs with Tylenol in them what's the chances it will show up on the baby's system?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A single dose of percocet is nothing to be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Percocet contains Oxycodon which might have some sedative effect on your baby, but since the due date is 3 weeks from now, it will not be detectable in your baby when born.

Do not worry, your baby will be fine. But make sure not to take the medicine repeatedly as it will have depressive effect on your baby when born making it difficult for your baby to breath immediately after birth, which can become a serious problem.

Consult with your obstetrician if you must take a painkiller. Make sure it does not contain any opioid.

I hope this answers your question, you are welcome to ask me if you have any doubts.

Wishing you good health and safe delivery.

Warm regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (38 minutes later)

Im drinking a lot of water
Cranberry juice
Vinegar
Pickels
Lots lots of water will this help me faster I have to go
On Thursday for my exam lab testing I have been late because I have 3 children of my own. My doctor needs my lab results will this help me or what can I do for it to be out of my system faster?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do not panic, it will be alright.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXXXXX

A single dose of Percocet is not a problem and the routine blood tests do not include a test for oxycodone, so relax.

The routine blood tests done in the late pregnancy do not include tests for drugs.

Unless you are required to test for drugs of abuse, these tests are not going to detect Oxycodone you took.

Continue your normal routine water intake, do not drink vinegar, it will not help.

You don't have to do anything extra to remove the drug from your body, it will get excreted by the kidneys within 3 days time completely as the half life is short (around 4 hours). So please calm down.

You can not remove it any faster, so there is no point in trying anything.

I hope it is clear now.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (36 hours later)

I'm not feeling any good i m getting anxious a lot can I take a very small does of suboxtion? How will this effect the child or how long will it stay in the child's system due on the 17th of this month

Thank you I didn't take suboxtion thank god
I have appointment Friday and will b doing my lab test by then I just took 1 today but should be clear I hope by then I will not let my mind beat me no more
My baby is due 27th for c section today only did 1 of 10mg with Tylenol in it have too see my doctor Friday but no more letting my head beat me

I will keep drinking lots and lots of water for Fridays lab testing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please do not try anything, by now all the oxycodone is out of your body.

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Please do not try to take anything.

The Oxycodone in the percocet you took has already been eliminated by your body.

You do not need to take anything to get it out of your body as there is nothing left to remove.

Please calm down, you are fine and your baby is fine too.

Warm regards

Brief Answer:
I wish you the best. Please calm down and do not take percocet.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXXXXX

Please calm down, and stop worrying.

Both you and your baby will be fine.

Do not take percocet again and please do not take any other medicine.

I wish you the best and safe delivery.

Warm regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar