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Why I Cannot Drive While On Percocet?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014
Question: Do.ozi'am a 73year old man. I' ve been on Percocet 5/325 4 time's a day for the past 5 year 's with no side effects while on this med . My dr. Tell's me I can not drive a car while on this med can you tell me why think you
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Because Can cause drowsiness Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Your doctor is right. Actually Percocet contains Acetaminophen and oxycodone, and Oxycodone is an opioid drug. Opioid drugs causes sedation, drowsiness and reduced alertness. This is the reason your have been warned not to drive as, drowsiness and reduced alertness might lead to an accident. So, you have been asked to avoid driving while on Percocet. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Why I Cannot Drive While On Percocet?

Brief Answer: Because Can cause drowsiness Detailed Answer: Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Your doctor is right. Actually Percocet contains Acetaminophen and oxycodone, and Oxycodone is an opioid drug. Opioid drugs causes sedation, drowsiness and reduced alertness. This is the reason your have been warned not to drive as, drowsiness and reduced alertness might lead to an accident. So, you have been asked to avoid driving while on Percocet. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any query you may please ask me. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD