Negative consequences of oxycodone (INFOGRAPHIC)

Long-term use or illicit abuse of oxycodone can impact your psychological and physiological well-being. Some negative effects include dependency, feeling high, occurrence or worsening of anxiety and/or depression. Learn about the unwanted consequences of Oxy in our detailed infographic, here.

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Oxycodone side-effects

Using oxycodone chronically for a longer period of time can have many different side-effects. Although it can be helpful for people who are suffering from chronic pain, long-term use or illicit abuse can impact your psychological and physiological well-being.

Some negative consequences include dependency, feeling high, occurrence or worsening of anxiety or depression, etc. What other risks and dangers of oxy? Check out the infographic above to learn more, then post your questions or feedback in the section at the end of the page.

Negative consequences of oxycodone (INFOGRAPHIC)

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Mental and psychological effects

Oxy has the same effects on the brain and central nervous system (CNS) like other opioid narcotics, such as heroin or morphine. That’s why oxycodone got the name “hillbilly cocaine”. So, similarly to other opioids, this medication can have the following effects:

  • addiction
  • confusion
  • constipation
  • dizziness
  • liver damage
  • kidney damage
  • nausea
  • vomiting

Serious physical damages

  • coma
  • death
  • kidney and liver failure
  • respiratory depression
  • risk of heart attack
  • severe liver damage

Sex and fertility risks

Oxycodone has the ability to cause changes in human hormonal levels and throw them off balance, resulting in:

  • cessation of menstrual periods
  • decreased libido
  • difficulty having/keeping an erection
  • disturbed menstrual cycle
  • testosterone depletion
  • lowered sperm count

In addition, oxycodone abuse may lead to someone having risky sexual encounters, and getting STDs, Hepatitis B or C, HIV/AIDS.

Adverse oxycodone effects questions

Like our infographic? Feel free to share it with your connections and spread the awareness about the negative effects from abusing opioid painkillers. For any further questions, please post them in the comments section below and we’ll get back with you personally and promptly.

About the author
Lee Weber is a published author, medical writer, and woman in long-term recovery from addiction. Her latest book, The Definitive Guide to Addiction Interventions is set to reach university bookstores in early 2019.
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