Darvocet
® (
propoxyphene/acetaminophen) is a medication often prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain, with or without a fever. It contains a narcotic drug and is classified as a controlled substance.
Before you start taking Darvocet, information regarding the safety of narcotic use should be discussed with your healthcare provider. It is important to know that controlled substances such as Darvocet have a significant potential for both psychological and physical dependence and abuse. This medication may not be a good choice for people who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse.
Although most people seem to tolerate Darvocet well, as with any medication, side effects are possible. Some of the most common side effects that have been reported with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, drowsiness, and dizziness.
(Click Darvocet for more Darvocet information, including details on how this medication works, warnings and precautions for the drug, and general dosing guidelines.)
