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Common Painkillers Doctors often prescribe these addictive medications for moderate to severe pain.

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 30, 2007

OXYCONTIN

The strong narcotic pain reliever is similar to morphine and is designed to treat moderate to severe pain expected to last for a long time. It should be used on a regular schedule as prescribed by a doctor, not on an as-needed basis. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, constipation, mild itching, drowsiness, dry mouth, lightheadedness, loss of appetite and weakness.
DILAUDID
Also known as the generic equivalent hydromorphone, Dilaudid is a narcotic. Nausea, constipation, lack of appetite, changes in taste, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, flushing and sweating may occur.

VICODIN

This is a combination of hydrocodone, a narcotic, and non-narcotic acetaminophen. It can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes and mental/mood changes.

PERCOCET

This is a combination of narcotic oxycodone and non-narcotic acetaminophen. Extended use can reduce the drug's effectiveness. It can cause nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing, vision changes and mental/mood changes.

Source: WebMD.com

Doctors often prescribe these addictive medications for moderate to severe pain.
OXYCONTIN DILAUDID
VICODIN

PERCOCET

Source: WebMD.com

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