Pain is an uncomfortable feeling generated by your brain and spinal cord, together known as your central nervous system. You can develop stomach, eye, back, face, tongue and joint pain. This pain may be mild, moderate or severe and there are a variety of painkillers used to reduce it.
Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene
Acetaminophen and propoxyphene is a combined medication used for pain relief. Acetaminophen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that reduces pain and inflammation, while propoxyphene is classified as a narcotic pain reliever. Drugs.com says that acetaminophen and propoxyphene cause drowsiness, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness, dark urine and seizures. It can also cause confusion, blurry vision, dry mouth, itching and yellowing of the skin. You must avoid alcohol while taking acetaminophen and propoxyphene as the mixture typically leads to liver damage. Take this medication as your doctor specifies.
Oxycodone and Acetaminophen
The combination of oxycodone and acetaminophen is also effective in treating pain. According to the National Library of Medicine, side effects include low blood pressure, fatigue, chest pain, sweating, dehydration, hearing loss and shortness of breath. Oxycodone and acetaminophen may also cause confusion insomnia, drug dependence, low platelet counts and ringing or buzzing in the ear. Usually, you will take two tablets of this medication every six hours.
Oxycodone
MedlinePlus indicates that oxycodone is an opiate analgesic that also reduces pain. Oxycodone's common side effects include nausea, vomiting, flushing, drowsiness, a headache, mood changes, sweating, constipation, dry mouth, lightheadedness and red eyes. Oxycodone can also cause dizziness, fainting, loss of consciousness, a fast or slow heartbeat and trouble breathing. Oxycodone is taken as a tablet, capsule or liquid. Your doctor will determine its dose based on your pain. It is important that you swallow the table fully. You should not crush, break, dissolve or tamper with the medication in any way because you may obtain its full affect prematurely. Rather, oxycodone is supposed to take about 12 hours to breakdown in your body and take effect.
