Darvocet Side Effects
The serious and sometimes fatal side effects of Darvocet, Darvon and propoxyphene, the active ingredient in Darvocet and Darvon, prompted the FDA to recommend a ban on the popular pain medications stating their conclusion that “the pain relief benefit no longer outweighed the health risks.”
Darvocet side effects include:
- Heart abnormalities
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart electrical changes
- Heart attack
- Addiction
- Overdose
- Suicide
- Accidental Death
Darvocet has long been associated with addictive qualities, dangerous drug interaction, and overdose. Prior to issuing the ban, the FDA had previously required a black box warning to appear on drugs containing propoxyphene so that those taking it would be aware of such risks including drug-related death. A recent study confirmed that propoxyphene can interfere with the electrical activity of an otherwise healthy heart, causing irregular heartbeat or arrhythmia and other cardiac episodes serious enough to cause death. Experts estimate that thousands have died from such side effects of Darvocet.
Darvocet side effect symptoms include:
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- drowsiness
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- constipation
- stomach pain
- rash
- difficulty urinating
- difficulty breathing
- mood changes
If you are taking Darvocet to treat pain and are exhibiting any of the side effects mentioned above, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Those who are currently using Darvocet are encouraged to consult with their doctors about other forms of pain management. And if you or someone you love has suffered any side effects of Darvocet, including overdose or death, please learn you legal rights.
