Who can take oxycodone
Most adults and children aged 1 month and older can take oxycodone.
Babies, young children and older people are more likely to get side effects.
Who may not be able to take oxycodone
Oxycodone is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor or a pharmacist before taking it if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to oxycodone or any other medicine
- have lung problems, asthma or breathing difficulties
- have ever had an addiction to alcohol
- have a head injury or condition which causes seizures or fits
- have an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
- have kidney or liver problems
- have an enlarged prostate
- have low blood pressure (hypotension)
- have a mental health condition that is affected by certain medicines
- have had recent stomach surgery or bowel problems
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you're breastfeeding