If I go 1 day without taking them I start getting diarrhea, cold chills, fever, shakes, my legs jerk, I feel so ill!!! I tend to want to go over my prescribed amount then have withdrawl symptoms until I get my next refill. Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication sometimes called a narcotic. Oxycodone is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of oxycodone is for around-the-clock treatment of pain and should not be used on an as-needed basis for pain. Commonly reported side effects of oxycodone include: constipation, drowsiness, nausea, pruritus, and vomiting. Other side effects include: asthenia, diaphoresis, and xerostomia. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. Oxycodone is a narcotic drug prescribed for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain. Common side effects of oxycodone include sweating, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, and sleepiness. Dosage depends on the patient. Oxycodone may cause withdrawal symptoms of discontinued suddenly. Brand names for oxycodone are Oxycontin, Roxicodone. Oxycodone, a semisynthetic opioid, is generally indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain and is the main ingredient in prescription painkillers OxyContin and Percocet. Percocet or oxycodone and acetaminophen is a prescription drug used to treat moderate to severe pain. Side effects of may include constipation, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Warnings, drug interactions, dosage, and pregnancy and breastfeeding safety information are provided. Other brand names for oxycodone and acetaminophen include Roxicet. Oxycodone/acetaminophen has a risk for abuse and addiction, which can lead to overdose and death. Oxycodone/acetaminophen may also cause severe, possibly fatal, breathing problems. To lower your. Oxycodone and acetaminophen combination is used to relieve pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated. Acetaminophen is used to relieve pain and reduce fever in patients. Oxycodone by itself does not reduce fever. Many forms of oxycodone (specifically Percocet/Percodan, Vicodin, or Roxicet) contain a percentage of acetaminophen (a.k.a Tylenol), which is a pain. Oxycodone, a semisynthetic opioid, is generally indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain and is the main ingredient in prescription painkillers OxyContin and Percocet.