Darvocet Overdose

As with any medication, it is possible to take too much Darvocet (propoxyphene/acetaminophen). Symptoms of an overdose could include severe drowsiness, difficulty breathing, seizures, or an irregular heart rhythm. The acetaminophen component of Darvocet could also cause diarrhea, diarrhea, or liver failure in the case of an overdose. Since an overdose of Darvocet can be lethal within minutes, early treatment after an overdose of this medication is essential.

Darvocet Medication for Pain

Can You Take Too Much Darvocet?

Darvocet^® (propoxyphene/acetaminophen) is a prescription pain medicine that contains a narcotic. As with any medicine, it is possible to take too much Darvocet. The specific effects of an overdose can vary, depending on a number of factors, including the Darvocet dosage and whether it was taken with any other medications or substances.

Seek immediate medical attention if you or someone else may have overdosed on Darvocet. A Darvocet overdose can be lethal.

Symptoms of an Overdose With Darvocet

People who take too much Darvocet may have overdose symptoms that could include:

Severe drowsiness
Coma
Seizures
Difficulty breathing
Blue skin
Small pupils (initially), followed by wide pupils later
An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
Loss of life.

Additionally, the acetaminophen component of Darvocet may cause the following symptoms in the case of an overdose:

Liver failure
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
Dark urine
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Sweating
Irritability
Confusion
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
Bleeding
Loss of life.

An overdose with Darvocet can be lethal within minutes. Because an overdose with this medication can be very dangerous, Darvocet should be used very cautiously in people with depression or suicidal tendencies.

Be sure to follow your Darvocet dosage instructions very carefully, in order to avoid an accidental overdose.

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