I am concidering a "drug holiday" due to tolerance- any advice?

Ok, I'm guessing that you mean that you want to stop taking your percocet for a while because your tolerance for the medication has increased. Depending on your dose and frequency, I doubt you'll be able to do this without the assistance of a medical professional. If a person stops taking the drug, they will experience unpleasant, uncomfortable and, in many cases, dangerous Percocet withdrawal symptoms.

Percocet is physically addictive. Whenever you are dealing with a physical addiction it is very important to reduce the intake gradually. Abrupt discontinuation of the drug can have devastating effects on the body including seizures and convulsions. I urge you to seek professional and medical supervision before undergoing Percocet withdrawal.

Honestly, it is dangerous to abruptly stop taking ANY medication that you've been taking on a constant basis for a period of time. People should not take it upon themselves to do such without consulting the prescribing physician.

How can we honestly answer your question without knowing what you take the Percocet for, the amount you take and for how long you have taken it?

as a professional mental health nurse I wouldn't recommend it as you increase the likelihood of a relapse by stopping your meds. If you are prepared to accept the consequences of this then fine, but you also affecting others around you by messing about with your meds. Those close to you will have the pain of seeing you ill, and those who will have to care for you will be affected as well. Give it careful consideration, it is your right to do so, but if you have problems with your meds, then discuss this with your prescriber.

Don't do it. I've done it myself and it's only messed things up. It's like a drug addict taking a holiday from being clean.

sounds great - but not for me