Percocet is a sedative drug used for alleviating pains and aches in the body. It is for the kinds of pain that lasts for longer period of time. People who drink alcohol should not take the drugs with it. Otherwise it can result to death. All foods and drugs labels should be thoroughly checked to be sure that they did not contain alcohol. Percocet should not be taken more than the prescribed dose.
People who are allergic to Percocet or other sedative drugs like Darvocet, Lortab etc should not take the medication. Those who have asthma, low blood pressure, liver and kidney diseases etc are also not eligible to take Percocet. Percocet should not be taken more than the recommended dose.

Percocet have some side effects like convulsions, dizziness, feeling weak, constipation, headache and itching of the body. Percocet should not be taken during working hours so as to avoid drowsiness. If these and many more side effects not mentioned here are noticed, doctors should be consulted for proper counseling. Percocet should not be taken without prescription from doctors. If after taken the medication, nothing seems to work or there is little or no relief, it is better to report back to the doctors for further instructions.