High blood pressure is also referred to as hypertension, and this is a condition in which the force pressing against the walls of your arteries is higher than what it should be. It hasn't helped my nerve pain, I don't think, but I stay on it as my blood pressure can run high and pain makes it go higher. There are also prescription gels/creams. Cessation of Therapy. In patients treated with PERCOCET tablets for more than a few weeks who no longer require therapy, doses should be tapered gradually to prevent signs and symptoms of withdrawal in the physically dependent patient. Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen Tablets contain acetaminophen, 4'-hydroxyacetanilide, is a non-opiate, non-salicylate analgesic and antipyretic which occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder. As with other opiate agonists, products containing oxycodone should be avoided in patients with severe pulmonary disease. Additionally, avoid coadministration with other CNS depressants unless no other alternatives are available, as this significantly increases the risk for respiratory depression, low blood pressure, and death. What other drugs will affect Percocet? You may have breathing problems or withdrawal symptoms if you start or stop taking certain other medicines. It is used to ease pain. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Percocet? If you have an allergy to oxycodone, acetaminophen, or any other part of Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen capsules and tablets). Tapering off opioids: When and how. If you've taken opioid medications for more than a couple of weeks, it's likely you need to stop soon — and stop slowly, to avoid severe symptoms of withdrawal. Percocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) is a combination drug consisting of an opioid and a pain reliever and fever reducer (analgesic and antipyretic) used for the management of moderate to severe pain, usually for an extended time period. My question is about managing the withdrawal symptoms - what are some specific things I can do to help manage 1) high blood pressure, 2) high heart rate, 3) pain, pain everywhere, 4) restlessness, 5) getting some sleep.