Percocet and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• jai...
• September 12, 2008

For Pain "I had back surgery (Laminectomy of L4, L5, and S4, 8-inch titanium rod with 7 screws) in October 2006, plus I have severe Fibromyalgia. Although Percocet makes me a little sleepy, this is the first time in 4 years that I feel relatively pain-free. About 5 doctors were afraid of giving me anything stronger than regular Vicodin because of habit-forming. Who cared if I couldn't walk or participate in activities. I finally found a doctor that was willing to help! Sometimes they give dogs more palliative care than humans. I should have gone to a veterinarian instead."

• Kra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 2, 2018

For Chronic Pain "This drug is a miracle for me, but the government has made my life miserable. I get pain relief only on this - no high, no low, no sleepiness, nothing but pain relief. I was on 75mg total a day with extended release and breakthrough, but they have forced me down to 40mg a day of only breakthrough. I spend half my day sitting or lying down in pain until the pills kick in for about two hours. I will be seeking medical marijuana now."

• bor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2018

For Pain "Was prescribed generic 10/325 after wisdom teeth removal, and it made my recovery a breeze. Took one on a timer a few times a day, as advised by my surgeon, and it almost completely erased the pain. Only downside was that it wore off extremely suddenly (at least for me), so if I missed a dose, I'd be met with excruciating pain around the 6-hour mark. I had no side effects other than constipation (which was easily taken care of by an OTC laxative) and pretty extreme drowsiness. I didn't mind that, though, because I needed the rest to properly recover anyway."

• Ama...
• March 27, 2012

For Pain "I've taken Percocet for several short periods in my life, such as fall resulting in herniated lumbar disc, very severely abscessed tooth that required surgery, post-op for compound fracture of wrist, etc. Most recently, for a post-op pain reliever (ankle surgery). I'm currently on this medicine. I've been prescribed the 7.5-325. It's a wonderful pain reliever. Causes minor itchiness all over and significant drowsiness (these are normal side effects). Bothersome, but well worth relieving horrible pain! I do not get sleepless like I do on Vicodin. Actually, I am lulled to sleep when on this medicine. Not only does it successfully control significant pain, it also gives the user a feeling of peaceful serenity."

• Ama...
• December 6, 2010

For Pain "I have tried several medications for my peripheral neuropathy, and Percocet is the only thing that has helped. It has been a life saver. While I do still have pain, it has greatly reduced the pain and given me my life back. Not only has it helped me with my pain, but, as I've seen others say, it has also done wonders for my mood. It has also made it possible for me to get some sleep at night without waking constantly in pain. Most of the other medications I have tried have had really bad side effects, and I have none with the Percocet except some mild drowsiness, but nothing severe, and that is actually a good thing when I need help sleeping at night."

• 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."

• Mar...
• November 27, 2015

For Pain "Prescribed this after impacted wisdom teeth extractions. Eased pain a little, but the headache, sleeplessness, constipation, jitters, and persistent nausea aren't worth it. Ibuprofen works much better without any side effects."

• Att...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 20, 2017

For Pain "Percocet made tonsillectomy pain go from 9/10 to 4/10, allowing me to sleep comfortably at night. It also works for my migraines, as sleeping is the cure, and the drowsiness effect makes it easy to sleep. Finally, my ear is swollen shut now and *very* painful, and Percocet eliminates most of the pain."

• 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."

• Ame...
• December 10, 2009

For Pain "My husband had his wisdom teeth surgically removed a few days ago. His doctor prescribed this medicine for the pain, and he says it really helps him. They were giving him this in the hospital, and he went from a 7 to a 2. I say it does what it is supposed to do very well. He hasn't had any upset stomach problems yet, but it does put him to sleep."

• sm5...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2024

For Pain "I got this medicine while I was dealing with wisdom tooth removal. It was a lifesaver! It's helpful to take when you are about to go to sleep, as the drowsy side effect can help you rest and recover faster. I only took it for 4 days before I switched to regular OTC pain control. It's best taken when you eat something, it reduces some of the side effects and is easier to process. It helps a lot during the initial recovery phase when the best medicine is rest and recovery for moderate/severe pain after surgery."

• Fre...
• March 8, 2012

For Pain "Excellent pain relief, without constipation associated with the use of narcotics. I didn't find that I got too drowsy from it either."

• Anonymous
• September 24, 2011

For Pain "Great relief, and the only noticed side effects were drowsiness and slight appetite loss."