Short Term Effects

Common side effects of OxyContin® abuse are constipation, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, lack of interest, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, sweating, and weakness.

In the short term, OxyContin® can cause:

• Warm flushing of the skin.
• Dry mouth.
• Heavy feeling in arms and legs.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Severe itching.
• Drowsiness and confusion for up to six hours.
• Slowed heart rate.
• Slowed breathing rate.