Percocet and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Kdo...
• July 16, 2010

For Pain "I have herniated discs in my lower back from a fall. I generally don't like taking narcotic pain killers, but it gets to a certain point where I would take anything to make the pain stop. That's when I take one 5/325 Percocet. It takes 90% of my pain away when I take it with Motrin. I've tried every non-narcotic pain reliever and had no results. I tried Ultram with high hopes, but it didn't help. It's a shame that because of abuse, this medication is so frowned upon (and hard to get even if you really need it). It's so helpful for me and gets me through days that I would otherwise spend crying or in bed. The only downside is if I have to take it a couple of days in a row, I get constipated. I have no dizziness, high feeling, or nausea."

• cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2012

For Pain "I had 3 impacted wisdom teeth removed under general anesthetic. The oral surgeon prescribed me Percocet. Percocet was a bit too intense for me, even though it did rid me of the pain. It was intense because it made me dizzy and drowsy. I found myself having to lay down most of the time when on it, as I also felt that my heart rate increased. I think that because I'm already a worrier, the side effects left me panicky."

• Ram...
• June 26, 2009

For Pain "Took Percocet for 3 days after losing a couple of fingertips to a slamming door. It certainly helped with the pain, but made me nauseous, dizzy, and drowsy. I had to lie down most of the time I took this drug. I got off it as soon as I could."

• Anonymous
• May 31, 2010

For Pain "Taken for lower back pain - sciatica... 5/325's and finding relief by spreading it throughout the day, but side effects are bad for me (pretty serious dizziness, even some hallucinations). I've never been prescribed it before - pain relief is good, but I have side effects. Starting physical therapy which might help in the long run."

• Anonymous
• August 13, 2009

For Pain "I had breast augmentation and was prescribed this. It took the pain away and made me energetic and productive, but it also gave me appetite loss and gave me frequent upset stomachs. If I took it close to bedtime, it would keep me up at night. I frequently would get dizzy and lightheaded. I liked it for the initial energy."

• Anonymous
• June 16, 2009

For Pain "I used this after my throat surgery. It killed the pain really well, but it made me nauseous and dizzy."

• Anonymous
• November 14, 2012

For Pain "I experience dizziness and a decreased sensitivity to my pain. The loopy, light-headed feeling makes me lie down for an hour, and after, I start to feel the medicine kick in."