Acetaminophen / oxycodone and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Kel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I have chronic low back pain as well as fibromyalgia! I have been taking generic Norco for over 10 years, off and on, and never had such horrible side effects in my life as I had when given the Camber brand of acetaminophen/oxycodone. I feel like I have the flu. I wake up with diarrhea, migraines, dizziness, sweats, stomach cramping, feels like my heart's racing while sitting. I’ve called the pharmacy with no help, I also called my doctor and will call my insurance as well. What is in this stuff? Poison fillers. Praying this gets fixed ASAP and they pull this rubbish off the market."

• Ins...
• October 2, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I have taken acetaminophen/oxycodone 10 325 for many years because of my spine pain. Have used several brands from Par, Caraco, Sun, and for years the Watson brand. Recently, CVS changed to Aurobindo pharmacy. I don't care what they say, these pills do not have the same amount of painkiller in them. Not to mention the dizziness and nausea that you get from them. They are pure junk and detrimental to your health. I told the pharmacist I was allergic to them, and they put that in their system. Lo and behold, the next month I get my pills and look at them after I walk out of the store, and it's the same brand. I went back in, and they said, well, I'm sorry, that's all we had. Even though they knew I was allergic to it, they gave me those again. And of course, they wouldn't take them back."

• Jay...
• January 3, 2019

For Chronic Pain "Quick note -- avoid Camber. If your pharmacy tries to give you Camber, refuse immediately. I have been taking Endocet due to fillers in other generics that made me feel a bit ill. After having no problems with medications for a year, suddenly Walgreens only has Camber generic for oxycodone. No one seems to have Endocet anymore for some reason, and no one will be getting it for months. After the first 5 days of taking Camber, I went through awful withdrawal. After withdrawal, I went through awful headaches, stomach problems, felt like vomiting, got vertigo, some chest pain. I get no relief from my chronic pain anymore. I can't even go out and do daily activities anymore since my pain is no longer managed."

• Rob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2019

Acetaminophen / oxycodone for Pain "June 2019 - My body hated it! My doctor prescribed Oxycodone-acetaminophen 5-325 (Percocet) for pain from a bulging disc in my hips, thighs, and back. The Tramadol I've been taking for osteoarthritis and foot pain wasn't helping the hips, thighs, and back pain. I took only 3 half-tablets in a 10-hour period, and after the 3rd half-tab, I started feeling horrible. Dizzy, restless to the point of not sleeping, feeling awful. When I did try to sleep, I could not relax at all, and the really sad part is - the pain in my back, hips, and thighs never went away, so I was suffering from the drug and the pain. Not everyone is going to have bad side effects, but these were mine."

• Kra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2018

For Chronic Pain "I have dealt with severe chronic pain for about 8 years. The first 2 months I got it filled at Walgreens, they were a different brand. However, Walgreens switched the brand they carry to Camber. They looked different, but I didn’t think much of it. Right away, they weren’t working. Before the switch, it could take my pain from a 10/10 to a 5-6/10 (which is AMAZING for me). Camber couldn’t even take it from a 10 to a 9. And despite it not working, I had most negative effects: dizziness, motion sickness, vomiting, nausea, light-headed, etc. It only affected me for about 3-4 hours, then I would start going through withdrawal side effects. The Camber brand was ineffective. For fears of “pharmacy hopping,” I continued taking this useless and miserable medication for 4 months. I will be picking up a new script for Mallinckrodt this week. Hopefully, this actually helps me."

• Sic...
• May 7, 2018

For Pain "I received my Camber T194's from Walgreens, like many, for pain after hip surgery to remove hardware inserted when it was broken. In between, I had an appendectomy, so this was my third time taking Percocet (generic) but first time on T194s. I immediately got extremely ill, nauseated with a headache and unsteady on my feet. I also developed pain in all of my arms and legs, making it hard to use the walker. My surgical pain was not relieved very much. I tried to return the prescription, just asking not for my money but to get credit for not using it. Walgreens said that was not possible, so I couldn't get another prescription."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2011

Acetaminophen / oxycodone for Pain "Highly recommended! No side effects besides the slight dizziness that can be expected with any opiate (always make sure to take it with a bite of food!). Works great, but you'll have to taper off your dosage little by little so you don't experience withdrawal symptoms when you don't need it anymore."

• Kdo...
• July 16, 2010

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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."

• RLR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 12, 2018

For Chronic Pain "T193 generic oxycodone 7.5/325 (Camber Pharmaceuticals) is absolutely the worst I have ever taken. I had dizziness, sweating profusely, and anxiety. I stopped taking it after two pills, now I'm screwed for 30 days. This is just so frustrating!!!!!"

• Keo...
• January 15, 2014

Acetaminophen / oxycodone for Pain "Used Percocet when I got my wisdom teeth out. It made the pain tolerable. But the nausea was worse than the pain would have been. I could not even close my eyes because I was so dizzy and sick to my stomach. I had to call the doctor for another pain killer."

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

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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."

• Ott...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2018

Acetaminophen / oxycodone for Pain "Feb 2018 I don't like taking strong meds. I developed horrible upper thigh leg spasms from a pinched nerve in my back. Couldn't sleep, terrible pain. Doctor gave me Oxycodone 325...wonderful meds. No pain after 1/2 tab. Yes, dizziness. Take with Metamucil to avoid constipation. Drink plenty of fluids. No other side effects other than a little tinnitus. Good job, researchers. Finally, a decent pain killer that doesn't rot your stomach! Like Advil and stronger than Extra Strength Tylenol. Wish the provincial government would cover it though."

• Tem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 8, 2021

For Chronic Pain "I've been taking oxycodone 10/325 for a couple of years, but only when I've gotten to a point that the pain has kept me from sleeping. My pharmacy checked my usage and said I was not opioid dependent for the amount of times I get a refill and the length of time between refills. I am aware that opioids can become addicting and not great for long-term use, so I try to only take one when I'm in severe pain and other methods keep me from sleep. Have tried several generics, and while there may be slight differences, the Dr. Reddy Wes Pharma makes me feel dizzy and very weak in my legs, coupled with no relief of pain. The feeling is so weird, after trying them several times, I'm afraid to use them, and since the reduction in pain is not happening, I am questioning their authenticity. My pharmacy gave me two brands because they ran out of the other, marked difference in how they work for pain."

• Anonymous
• May 31, 2010

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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."

• Oxy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2022

For Chronic Pain "I had to take the one that has 30 mg oxycodone and wait a long time before I felt anything. And at that point, I was dizzy and floating and had to disengage and sleep. Plus, an hour or two later, I was still floating, and I felt pain. I don’t know why they prescribe this after a C-section because reviews say breastfeeding is not recommended. If you want pain relief, then ask for something else."

• Dan...
• January 20, 2012

Acetaminophen / oxycodone for Pain "I take 2 x 5 mg pills for kidney stones. It's like morphine, it will make you lightheaded and dizzy. Constipation is a problem with this medicine too."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 24, 2022

For Chronic Pain "I don’t get pain relief, but feel nauseous and dizzy."

• Anonymous
• June 16, 2009

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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

Acetaminophen / oxycodone 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."