Darvocet Abuse
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:
- Darvon and Darvon-N (propoxyphene only)
- Darvon with A.S.A., Darvon-N with A.S.A. (with aspirin)
- Darvocet, Darvocet-N, Wygesic (with acetaminophen)
- Darvon Compound, Darvon Compound-65 (with aspirin and caffeine)
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:
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- nausea
- sedation
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- feelings of elation or depression
- hallucinations
- headache
- kidney problems
- lightheadedness
- liver problems
- minor visual disturbances
- skin rashes
- weakness
- yellowed eyes and skin
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