Oxycodone Addiction

OxyContin™ and other oxycodone products: Oxycodone is used as an analgesic and is formulated into numerous pharmaceuticals including OxyContin™ (a controlled-release product) and with aspirin (Percodan™) or with acetaminophen (Percoset™). These drugs are prescribed for pain relief. They all require a doctor's prescription and are prescribed for moderate to severe pain.

Effects

Euphoria, drowsiness, respiratory depression, constricted pupils, nausea.

Overdose Effects

Slow and shallow breathing, clammy skin, convulsions, coma, possible death.

(Excerpts from justthinktwice.com)