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Prescription Drug Warning: Percocet

You are a woman, about 35 years old. You are not feeling well and you go to the doctor. He prescribes a medication that will alleviate your pain. You take this medication, just as the doctor ordered, for a few weeks. You feel great. After three weeks, you stop, and start getting nausea, your legs start cramping, and you can't sleep. What is the problem?

The problem is that on top of your original physical condition you are now addicted to a prescription drug: Percocet.

Addiction to prescription medication can begin innocently with a prescription legally obtained from a physician. The strength and addictive qualities of this commonly prescribed medication can trigger addictive behaviors in those using percocet as prescribed.

Use Prescription Drugs Safely

1. Always follow medication directions carefully.
2. Don't increase or decrease doses without talking with your doctor.
3. Don't stop taking medication on your own.
4. Don't crush or break pills.
5. Be clear about the drug's effects on driving and other daily tasks.
6. Learn about the drug's potential interactions with alcohol, other prescription medicines, and over-the-counter medicines.
7. Inform your doctor about your past history of substance abuse.
8. Don't use other people's prescription medications and don't share yours.

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