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Darvocet Addiction
Q) What is Darvocet?
A) Structurally, it's a relative of the synthetic narcotic,
methadone. It's prescribed in two forms- propoxyphene
hydrochloride and propoxyphene napsylate -for relief of
mild to moderate pain. Aside from slight differences-the napsylate (or N-form) of propoxyphene is more slowly absorbed in the body and so has a longer duration of action-the two drugs are identical. Both are found in a number of prescription pain medications, including:
Q) How is Darvocet used? A) Darvocet when abused is taken orally, chewed, crushed (then snorted like cocaine), or crushed (then dissolved in water and injected like heroin). Q) What are the side effects of Darvocet? A) The side effects of Darvocet are:
Q) What other medicines can interact with Darvocet? A)
The propoxyphene in these drugs slows down the central nervous
system and intensifies the effects of alcohol. Heavy use of
alcohol with this drug may cause overdose symptoms. Therefore,
limit or avoid use of alcohol while you are taking this medication.
If these medications are taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining them with the following:
The
use of these drugs with propoxyphene can lead to potentially
fatal overdose symptoms. Severe
neurologic disorders, including coma, have occurred with the
use of propoxyphene in combination with Tegretol. The
use of anticoagulants (blood thinners such as Coumadin) in combination
with Darvon Compound-65 may cause bleeding. If you are taking
an anticoagulant, consult your doctor before taking this drug.
The
use of aspirin with drugs for gout may alter the effects of
the antigout medication. Consult your doctor before taking Darvon
Compound-65. Q) Is Darvocet addictive? A)
Yes,
given darvocet's similarities to methadone, it's not surprising
that the drug is as addictive as it is. In
fact, the medical journal Clinical Pharmacology even argued
that darvocet's "most prominent effect...may be its addictive
quality." Darvon
produces psychological and physical dependence like other narcotics,
and treatment for Darvon dependence is much the same, too. Q) Can you overdose on Darvocet? A) Yes, the symptoms of an overdose are:
Extreme overdose may lead to unconsciousness and death. Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Do not take these medications if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless you are directed to do so by your doctor. Temporary drug dependence may occur in newborns when the mother has taken this drug consistently in the weeks before delivery. The use of Darvon Compound-65 (which contains aspirin) during pregnancy may cause problems in the developing baby or complications during delivery. Do not take it during the last 3 months of pregnancy. Darvocet-N does appear in breast milk. |
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