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What Causes Excessive Sleeping After Taking Oxycodone HCL?
My spouse was recently prescribed Oxycodone HCL 15 mg, take 1 table by mou3 times per day, bu so far he only takes it twice a day, but seemingly he fall asleep more rapidly now, the doctor also prescribed Cilostazol 100 mg on the same day, so I m wondering do I need to discuss this with his doctors because seemingly he is not comprehending as well.
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Hello,
Oxycodone is an opiod analgesic and it will cause sleepiness as a side effect. You can try other drugs like which has got less chance for sleepiness and drowsiness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Oxycodone is an opiod analgesic and it will cause sleepiness as a side effect. You can try other drugs like which has got less chance for sleepiness and drowsiness.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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