Percocet and Compulsive shopping - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Compulsive shopping is reported as a side effect among people who take Percocet (acetaminophen; oxycodone hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, also take Abilify, and have Major depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Compulsive shopping when taking Percocet. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 116,194 people who have side effects when taking Percocet from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Percocet?

Percocet has active ingredients of acetaminophen; oxycodone hydrochloride. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 119,838 Percocet users. Check the latest studies of Percocet.

What is Compulsive shopping?

Compulsive shopping is found to be associated with 199 drugs and 301 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Compulsive shopping.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

116,194 people reported to have side effects when taking Percocet.
Among them, 19 people (0.02%) have Compulsive shopping.

Could Percocet cause Compulsive shopping?

Among these 19 people:

What is the gender of people who have Compulsive shopping when taking Percocet? *

female: 73.68 %
male: 26.32 %

What is the age of people who have Compulsive shopping when taking Percocet? *

What are other drugs people take besides Percocet? *

What are other side effects people have besides Compulsive shopping? *

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry;): 12 people, 63.16%
Suicidal Ideation: 8 people, 42.11%
Depression: 8 people, 42.11%
Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 36.84%
Injury: 6 people, 31.58%
Suicide Attempt: 5 people, 26.32%
Bankruptcy: 5 people, 26.32%
Mental Disorder (a psychological term for a mental or behavioural pattern or anomaly that causes distress or disability): 5 people, 26.32%
Weight Increased: 5 people, 26.32%
Emotional Distress: 5 people, 26.32%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Major Depression (a mood state that goes well beyond temporarily feeling sad or blue. it is a serious medical illness that affects one's thoughts, feelings): 7 people, 36.84%
Sleep Disorder: 5 people, 26.32%
Depression: 5 people, 26.32%
Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 3 people, 15.79%
Constipation: 3 people, 15.79%
Restless Leg Syndrome (a powerful urge to move your legs): 3 people, 15.79%
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: 3 people, 15.79%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 15.79%
High Blood Pressure: 3 people, 15.79%
Stress And Anxiety: 3 people, 15.79%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Percocet:

Percocet (119,838 reports)

Compulsive shopping treatments and more:

Compulsive shopping (2,682 reports)

How severe was Compulsive shopping and when was it recovered:

Compulsive shopping in Percocet

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of acetaminophen; oxycodone hydrochloride:

Compulsive shopping and drugs with ingredients of acetaminophen; oxycodone hydrochloride

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Browse all side effects of Percocet:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Compulsive shopping:

Compulsive shopping (199 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Compulsive shopping:

Compulsive shopping (301 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on acetaminophen; oxycodone hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Percocet) and Percocet (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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