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Long-Term Effects of Taking Oxycodone

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Gail Morris

Oxycodone is a schedule II narcotic analgesic. Schedule II drugs have a high risk of abuse but are also considered safe for accepted medical treatment protocols. An analgesic is a type of medication used to control pain.