Is Percocet effective for low back pain?
Patient: I am having terrible chronic low back pain from an injury (house work) approx 3-4 months ago.I have tolerated Percocet 10/325 previously fro this injury. I was hoping to do an online interview for a prescription of Percocet. I  need help please. State TN. Doctor: Dear patient Percocet  is combination of oxycodone  and acetaminophen or paracetamol.  Oxycodone is opioid drug which is centrally acting pain reliever and habit forming if taken for long time. It is very effective  for back pain. It has side effects of respiratory  depression,addiction  and constipation.  Paracetamol is nsaids  group drug and increases effects of oxycodone. It has side effects of  liver damage if taken in excess. Rare skin reaction is also noted. So combination  has synergistic  effect in pain relief. Dosage is one tablet twice a day initially and then as and when required.  Avoid taking drug if you have asthma , cirrhosis or  allergy. All the best.