Percocet without the tylenol - for beth

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Beth,

Maybe off the subject a little but I noticed your concern about the

tylenol in the percocet that Barry is taking. My GI guy was

reluctant to prescribe percocet for me when I had indications of

liver disease so he just perscribed the oxycodone part alone

(which is percocet without the tylenol). The ones I get are in

capsule form and are 5mg strong but I know they come in higher

doses. There is some research that shows the oxycodone (as

well as other pain killers) works better when combined with

aspirin or tylenol but many physicians believe that this benefit is

outweighed by the risk of tylenol toxicity or bleeding concerns

with aspirin, and that the enhanced pain killing effect is not that

significant. If you are concerned about the tylenol ask your doctor

about a prescription for straight oxycodone - it comes in various

strengths. And this is NOT the same prescription as oxycontin.

The drug is the same but the way it is to be used is not.

Oxycontin is the time released version of oxycodone.

Thought maybe this information may help.

Laurie