What is the difference between hydrocodone and percodan?

Answer 1

Percocet is the brand name for an Oxycodone/Tylenol combination pain drug. Percodan is Oxycodone with Aspirin. They are DEA Schedule 2 controlled substances, meaning there are more restrictions on prescribing and dispensing.

The dosage indicates in milligrams the amount of each in the pill; for example, I use Percocet 10/325's, which means there are 10mg's of Oxycodone and 325mg's of Tylenol in each. Oxycodone is also prescribed in a time-release version, which is known by its brand name of OxyContin. It lasts from 8-12 hours.

Hydrocodone is actually listed on both DEA Schedule 2 and 3, but they're a bit different in composition and strength. Dihydrocodeinone is the base for Schedule 2 Hydrocodone; Hydrocodone and Isoquinolone alkaloid combination is the Schedule 3 version, and is the base drug for most common prescriptions, which are Hydrocodone/analgesic mixes (Hydrocodone/Tylenol, etc.). The way to tell is by your prescriptions; Schedule 2 drugs cannot have refills, be called into a pharmacy, require new prescriptions for every new fill, and the patient can only get a 30 day supply at a time.

Vicodin is the brand name for Hydrocodone and Isoquinolone alkaloid.

Of the 2, preparations with Oxycodone are stronger in relation to similar dosages (e.g., 5mg Oxycodone is stronger than 5mg Hydrocodone / Isoquinolone). On the opiate comparison chart, Hydrocodone is only 6 times as strong as Codeine, where Oxycodone is 15-20 times as strong.

Percocet is typically prescribed for short term severe pain (post surgery, e.g.) that is expected to heal, or for long term chronic pain patients as a primary or breakthrough drug used with a stronger opiate. Those who are taking it long term are typically referred to Pain Management.

Vicodin is prescribed for lower level pain, either short term or for a few weeks.

Answer 2

Percocet is made with oxycodone, which is generally considered to be about 30% more effective as an opiate agonist than hydrocodone. In other words, 10mg oxyocodone has about the same effect as 13mg hydrocodone. Percocet, and oxy, is for more moderate to severe pain. Hydro is for mild to moderate.

Answer 3

They are both narcotics, but Percocet (Oxycodone) is stronger than Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is classified as a Schedule III narcotic, while Percocet is a Schedule II. Oxycodone is generally prescribed for mild to moderate pain, while Percocet is prescribed for severe pain. Also, your doctor can simply call in a prescription for Hydrocodone, but Percocet must be a written prescription. In addition, Percocet is available as a single ingredient medication...Hydrocodone is combined with other mild painkillers, such as acetaminophen. It really all boils down to Percocet being a stronger narcotic pain medication than Hydrocodone.

Answer 4

Hydrocodone is more commonly known as Vicodin, Lortab, etc... Percodan is actually the tradename for Oxycodone a stronger drug than vicodin. Percodan usually comes with 5mg of Oxycodone with 325mg of Aspirin. the Hydrocodone products usually are combined with Acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Answer 5

No, hydrocodone and Percocet are not the same type of pills. They are both prescription pain pills. However, Percocet are stronger.