Percocet: What Is It?
Percocet is a prescription drug that is a combination of the opioid drug oxycodone and analgesic acetaminophen also known as Tylenol. Percocet is considered to be an opioid which means it has similar effects and properties of other opioids such as heroin, fentanyl, or morphine. Percocet provides users with feelings of euphoria and pain relief. Many individuals will be prescribed Percocet to manage any ongoing pain or serious health concerns. However, due to Percocet being a powerful opioid, the risk of developing a Percocet addiction is serious.