Drug:
Darvocet

Side effects: (19)

• Nausea or Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Lightheadedness
• Shortness of breath
• Constipation

• Skin rash, hives or itching
• Red dots on skin
• Over excitement
• Hallucinations
• Euphoria (feeling of unusual happiness)
• Confusion
• Stomach pain
• Difficulty urinating
• Low blood pressure
• Slow heartbeat
• Heart palpitations

• Difficulty breathing
• Wheezing

Precautions: (8)

Propoxyphene is habit forming and should only be used under close supervision if you have an alcohol or drug addiction. Propoxyphene should not be taken if you suffer from depression or have suicidal thoughts.

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease; liver disease; asthma; an enlarged prostate; hypothyroidism; seizures or epilepsy; gallbladder disease; a head injury; or Addison's disease. You may not be able to take acetaminophen and propoxyphene, or you may require a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above.

Propoxyphene may cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms as well as other harmful effects in an unborn baby.

Do not take acetaminophen and propoxyphene without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.

Propoxyphene may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursing baby. Do not take acetaminophen and propoxyphene without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

If you are younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects from acetaminophen and propoxyphene therapy. Use extra caution. This drug has not been approved for use in children.

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