Darvocet Abuse
Q) What other medicines can interact with Darvocet?
A)
The propoxyphene in these drugs slows down the central nervous
system and intensifies the effects of alcohol. Heavy use of
alcohol with this drug may cause overdose symptoms. Therefore,
limit or avoid use of alcohol while you are taking this medication.
If these medications are taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining them with the following:
- Antiseizure
medications such as Tegretol
- Antidepressant
drugs such as Elavil
- Antihistamines
such as Benadryl
- Muscle
relaxants such as Flexeril
- Narcotic
pain relievers such as Demerol
- Sleep
aids such as Halcion
- Tranquilizers
such as Xanax and Valium
- Warfarin
-like drugs such as Coumadin
The
use of these drugs with propoxyphene can lead to potentially
fatal overdose symptoms.
Severe
neurologic disorders, including coma, have occurred with the
use of propoxyphene in combination with Tegretol.
The
use of anticoagulants (blood thinners such as Coumadin) in combination
with Darvon Compound-65 may cause bleeding. If you are taking
an anticoagulant, consult your doctor before taking this drug.
The use of aspirin with drugs for gout may alter the effects of the antigout medication. Consult your doctor before taking Darvon Compound-65.
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