Side Effects of Watson 932

Side Effects of Watson 932
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Watson 932 is a medication that combines the narcotic analgesic oxycodone with the non-narcotic analgesic acetaminophen, reports Drugs.com. The combination drug works to relieve pain, MayoClinic.com states, of a medium to severe nature. Both drugs operate in the central nervous system to deaden the pain experienced from injury or illness. While acetaminophen is not addictive, oxycodone -- which is derived from the same opium poppy as heroin and morphine -- can cause mental and physical dependence.

Pain

The Watson 932 acetaminophen and oxycodone combination medication can in itself cause some pain. The person taking the medicine may experience headaches, or pain in the stomach or abdominal section. MayoClinic.com states these forms of pain classify as serious and need medical intervention, and recommends an immediate consultation with a doctor if these side effects occur.

Bleeding

MayoClinic.com reports that the drug may produce blood when vomiting, or hematuria, or blood in the urine, which shows up as dark-colored urine. The user's stools may also exhibit signs of blood by looking black and having the consistency of tar. These side effects all classify as serious and may require medical aid.

Nausea and Constipation

Watson 932 may cause side effects in the digestive system that do not classify as serious -- for example, a mild sensation of nausea that may not produce vomiting, or a stronger feeling of nausea that does cause vomiting. The condition may just appear as a mild upset stomach as well, Drugs.com indicates. Farther along the digestive system, users may develop constipation with its attendant cramps. Physicians typically expect these forms of side effects to stop as patients become used to the drug. If these side effects persist, however, or feel severe, patients should ask a doctor for help.

Blurred Vision

Oxycodone is a strong narcotic analgesic medication that reduces pain by changing the brain's response to pain nerve impulses. The medicine can also produce other adverse effects in the central nervous system that relate to the reduction in nerve impulses. For example, Drugs.com states that a patient may notice that he cannot focus his vision as well as he could without the drug in his system. This side effect should rectify itself without a physician's intervention.

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Article reviewed by Roman Tsivkin Last updated on: Mar 30, 2011

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