oxycitin FAQ

The most common side effects of oxycodone are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.

Tell your health care provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them know if oxycodone is right for you. In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following. Alcohol Use Disorder or Substance Use Disorder. Talk to your health care provider if you use or used to use street drugs or have or had a problem using alcohol or prescription medicines or live with someone with this problem. Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your health care provider if you have any of the following.

Oxycodone is commonly used to treat severe pain. Oxycodone may also be used for other conditions as determined by your health care provider.

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at your usual scheduled time. Do not take double or extra doses. Do not take more than your prescribed dose.

Oxycodone extended-release capsules should be taken with food. This helps keep the blood levels of the medicine consistent. Other forms of oxycodone can be taken with or without food. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about how to take your medicine. Do not drink alcohol or use prescription or over-the-counter medicines that contain alcohol while taking oxycodone. Drinking alcohol while taking oxycodone can increase your risk of overdose and death.

Oxycodone works to change how your body feels and responds to pain by binding to and activating specific receptors in your body.

If you or someone else has used too much oxycodone, get medical help right away, call 911, or contact a Poison Control center at 800-222-1222.

Oxycodone should be stored at room temperature, between 68 F and 77 F (20 C and 25 C). It can be exposed to temperatures between 59 F and 86 F (15 C and 30 C) for shorter periods of time, such as when transporting it. Store in a cool, dry place. Protect from light and moisture.

Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before taking oxycodone.

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Do not take oxycodone unless it has been prescribed to you by a health care provider. Take it as prescribed. Do not share oxycodone with other people, even if they have the same condition as you. It may harm them. Keep oxycodone out of the reach of children. Oxycodone is a controlled substance because it can be misused or lead to dependence. Store oxycodone in a safe place to protect it from theft. It is illegal to sell or give away this medicine. Oxycodone can affect your alertness or coordination. Do not drive or do other activities that require alertness or coordination until you know how oxycodone affects you. People who are 65 or older can be at greater risk of some side effects from oxycodone. Talk to your health care provider about your risks if you are in this age group. Your health care provider may ask you to keep a medicine called naloxone on hand. Naloxone is a medicine that can be used as an emergency treatment for an opioid overdose and works by reversing the effects of oxycodone. Make sure you or your caregiver knows when and how to use naloxone. Talk to your health care provider or pharmacist if you have any questions. Taking oxycodone for a longer period of time may make it hard for you to get pregnant or get your partner pregnant. Talk to your health care provider to learn more. Throw away any unused or expired oxycodone by taking the medicine to a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) collection site or a medicine take-back program. You can also flush oxycodone down the toilet. You can find out more on how to properly throw away your medicines at www.fda.gov/drugdisposal. If you have been taking oxycodone on a regular basis, do not stop taking the medicine without talking to your health care provider. Stopping too quickly may cause serious side effects. Call your health care provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms.

Allergies to Ingredients. People who are allergic to any of the following should not take oxycodone.

While less common, the most serious side effects of oxycodone are described below, along with what to do if they happen. Severe Allergic Reactions. Oxycodone may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop taking oxycodone and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.