Opioids
Oxycodone–APAP (Percocet generic)
Street names: Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet, Camber oxy/APAP
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Pain relief + euphoria like oxycodone alone
- APAP adds no high — only liver risk
⚠Key risks
- Acetaminophen liver failure when abused (max 4 g/day; abusers exceed quickly)
- Counterfeit 'Percocet' is a leading fentanyl pill
- Dependence identical to oxycodone
✚Overdose signs
- Pinpoint pupils
- Slow breathing
- Blue lips — treat as possible fentanyl overdose
Category comparison — Opioids
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone–APAP (Percocet generic) | Schedule II | Acetaminophen liver failure when abused (max 4 g/day; abusers exceed quickly); Counterfeit 'Percocet' is a leading fentanyl pill | ~$5–$20 per 10/325 tablet |
| Heroin | Schedule I | Extremely addictive — physical dependence in weeks; Overdose: breathing slows or stops | ~$10–$40 per bag |
| Fentanyl | Schedule II | Respiratory depression; Addiction in days | ~$20–$40 per counterfeit pill |
| Fentanyl HCl (powder) | Schedule II / analogue prosecutions | Lab-purity powder is far stronger than street mixes; Weighing errors are fatal | ~$60–$120/gram wholesale equivalent |
| Acetylfentanyl | Schedule I | ~5–15× weaker than fentanyl but still deadly at gram-level mistakes; Frequent cause of cluster overdoses | ~$25–$60/g where found |
| Furanylfentanyl (Fu-F) | Schedule I | Linked to hundreds of fatal overdoses 2016–2018; Potency similar to fentanyl | ~$20–$50/g |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does Oxycodone–APAP (Percocet generic) look like?
White/yellow tablets (5/325, 10/325 mg) with various imprints; 'PERCOCET' brand bottle
What are the signs of a Oxycodone–APAP (Percocet generic) overdose?
Pinpoint pupils; Slow breathing; Blue lips — treat as possible fentanyl overdose Call emergency services immediately and give naloxone if available — it reverses opioid overdoses.
How addictive is it?
Acetaminophen liver failure when abused (max 4 g/day; abusers exceed quickly) Dependence can develop with regular use.