Is Darvocet A Narcotic Drug

Just heard Darvocet N100 is not going to be made any more. I have taken this for years. As of today, I have stopped. Can there be any long-term side effects? I can't seem to find much info. ## Yes, the FDA has decided to have any medication containing Propoxyphene withdrawn from the market. It's been known, for a long time, to be cardio-toxic, increasing the risk of heart attack and heart failure for some people that use it. They found that it increases the chances of some people experiencing heart rhythm problems. I did the research for you and no, any possible effects are not long-term, they have been found to disappear, when the medication is discontinued. Although, this is a narcotic medication, so if you stopped abruptly and it is not being tapered or replaced with somethin...

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What is in Darvocet "5112 V"? Is it as effective as Vicodin 750? ## 5112V is a generic Darvocet, which contains Acetaminophen 650mg + Propoxyphene 100 mg. It is a narcotic pain reliever, but is different from Vicodin because it contains Propoxyphene instead of Hydrocodone. The Vicodin 750 which you are talking about contains Acetaminophen 750 mg + Hydrocodone 7.5 mg. Ultimately everyone responds differently to medications, so please be sure to check in with your doctor or pharmacist regarding which one they recommend for you. Do you have any other questions? Please post back if you have any other questions or information to add. ## How long does darvocet stay in your system? Is it good for rhumetoid arthritis when due to ulcer & unable to take meds made for this painful cond...

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oblong, oval white wth 93-490 on one side? I was told this is a pain pill, Is this a pain pill? ## Darvocet--a combination of propoxyphene and acetamenophen(Tylenol). Propoxyphene is a synthetic narcotic. It is a controlled substance and ADDICTIVE!! Don't mess with it. ## is darvocet 93490 a narcotic medication? . i took one early this morning for for severe menstrual cramps . cause i got my period too late and i get this severe pain when that happens . thats the reason why my doctor prescribe darvocet to me . ive been taking multiples medications for years , cause im very sick . i had even got morphine to take by mouth . but i had never try to take it, cause im really scared of morphin , to me thats the last pain medication a doctor can prescribe to a patien on pain . i also have t...

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I took one that is very old. Will I get sick ## Hello, Scoby! How are you? How old was it? Medications can lose effectiveness over time and this one also carries the risk of causing cardiac toxicity. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation.

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red oval with v on one side and 5112 on the other ## The contains 650mgs of Acetaminophen and 100mgs of Propoxyphene. There are only two strengths of Darvocet available and the mildest one, with 50mgs of Propoxyphene is not available at most pharmacies. Darvocet is a very, very mild narcotic pain reliever. Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea and constipation. ## I am taking darvocet since last few months and I never had any side effects also never face any problem due to this medicines. I strongly oppose to ban on this medicines. Darvocet really help me a lot. ## How strong is the pill with 5112 and a v under the numbers in a orange reddish color

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RED LONG ## Yes, this is the standard dose for generic Darvocet. It contains 650mgs of Acetaminophen and 100mgs of Propoxyphene. This is a very mild narcotic pain reliever. Some of the most common side effects are drowsiness, nausea, dry mouth and constipation.

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oval, light green/ dark green capsule with LANNETT 8527/1552 ## THIS IS NOT DARVOCET NOR DOES IT CONTAIN TOPROL! This capsule contains Aspirin 250mgs, Butalbital 50mgs and Caffeine 40mgs, this is a generic for Fiorinal, used to treat migraine headaches. In the US Darvocet is a combination drug of the mild narcotic Propoxyphene and Acetaminophen and that is the only coupling of it which is available, it does not come with any other ingredients. Here's a pill image to confirm: Capsule Image Click Here So there are NO narcotic subtances in this medication. ## .it seems most doctors have their minds made up about pain sufferers, that we are nothing but junkies. If doctors had to suffer in any of the many ways we do, you can be sure they would have more compassion, and less judging. ## I...

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small dark green and bright yellow capsule with PML on each colored half. Friend got off internet I dont think it looks like the pill she uses. ## darvocet is pink and not green ## The colors of Darvocet, since it is available as a generic med now, are entirely up to the manufacturer, there is no law that says all pills with the same ingredient have to be the same size, shape or color, so Tina is incorrect, they are NOT all pink, sorry. ## This pill is NOT DARVOCET! regardless of the color. It is a foreign pill, from Europe, and is the mild narcotic analgesic Tramadol.

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what is this pill equivelant a? ## Well, since it was a generic for Darvocet, which contains 100mgs of Propoxyphene and 650mgs of Acetaminophen, there really isn't much it would be considered equivalent to. It is an extremely mild, opiate narcotic analgesic that was pulled from the market, when it was discovered that the risks it caused of cardiac dangers far outweighed the slight analgesic effects that it provided. Learn more Dextropropoxyphene details here. Learn more Acetaminophen details here. Where did you find it?

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a m in a box on one side the other has 1772 on it ## I'm sorry, I can't possibly post a picture of all Darocet medications, once a medication is available in generic form, it is made by many different manufacturers and there are tons of them on the market, which will all look different and have different markings. I can, however, confirm that M 1772 does contain 650mgs of Acetaminophen and 100mgs of Propoxyphene and is a generic for Darvocet, a mild narcotic pain reliever. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## a round white pill with AH 679 on one sie

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white round shape ## You really need to provide us with the imprint of letters and numbers on the pill. Another name for darvocet is propoxyphene though. ## Darvocet contained Acetaminophen, and Propoxyphene, it was a mild opiate narcotic. The FDA had it removed from the market, due to the risks it caused of cardiac events, as well as overdose dangers. They also warned that it carries the risk of being habit forming. Are there any other questions I can help with?

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I have given Darvocet to patients for over 50 years. It is much superior to the codeine addicting medications. I have been unable to find any pain medication as effective as darvocet on medium acute or chronic pain. How can we get this medication back on the market? ## Darvocet and it's related medications will not be returning to market in the U.S. or Canada. On top of the severe issues that caused it to be pulled from the market, it has been replaced with safer and more effective medications. First, it was just as addictive as other narcotic opiates, including codeine and yet was found to be nowhere near as effective as the others that are available. Second, it was found to be cardiotoxic, thankfully, most issues it caused were reversible, when the medication was discontinued, but...

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I know they took this drug off the market....Is there another drug that would be similar in effect? I used it for knee pain....Tramadol does not work. ## Based on my research, Darvocet-N 50 (acetaminophen + propoxyphene napsylate) is a narcotic (opioid) analgesic combination indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain. So it sounds to me like you're just in need of a similar type of drug combination. Although I'd recommend discussing this with your doctor before having any decisive thoughts, a few other potential brands to consider would probably be medications like those listed below: Percodan (Aspirin + Oxycodone) Percocet (Acetaminophen + Oxycodone) Norco (Acetaminophen + Hydrocodone) Ibudone (Hydrocodone + Ibuprofen) Demerol (Meperidine) I hope this info helps!

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football shaped, pink ## This was a generic for Darvocet, which contained 100mgs of Propoxyphene, and 650mgs of Acetaminophen, it was a very mild opiate narcotic. However, it has been removed from the market, by FDA request, due to the fact that it was found to cause a high risk of cardiac dangers, as well as very high risk of overdose. Are there any other questions?

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I have spinal STENOSIS and need Darvocet. I cannot take aspirin or Non Inflammatories. I have a script from my doctor. ## I'm sorry, but Darvocet has been removed from the market in the U.S., Canada and most other countries. It contained the active ingredients Propoxyphene and Acetaminophen and the Propoxyphene was found to be cardiotoxic. Learn more: I'm very surprised that your doctor wasn't aware of this information. There are, however, other narcotic analgesics on the market that contain Acetaminophen, rather than NSAIDs, so you may want to discuss using on of them with your doctor. Percocet, which contains Oxycodone and Acetaminophen is the most commonly used. Are there any other questions or comments? ## There is nothing wrong with Darvocet. Just some people who overdo...

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pink ## This is a very mild, narcotic analgesic, Propoxyphene (100mgs) is the opiate and APAP is just medical speak for Acetaminophen (650mgs.) Some of the most common side effects include: drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea and constipation. ## what drug can be substituted for the recalled Darvocet 10-650? ## Unfortunately, there are no real substitutes for Darvocet N 100; the medical establishment through no fault of their own, tells people to try this one or that one etc. This medication was for mild to moderate pain, and the reason it was popular was that people took it who didn't want a "high", it allowed them to function, and it relieved their pain.(my opinion).

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What is a good substitute for Darvocet N/100 for treating pain? ## Darvocet contains the active ingredients Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene, it was really the mildest narcotic pain reliever on the market. As to an alternative that might have the same pain relieving properties, have you tried Tramadol? It is not a narcotic, but works very similarly. It is also available with Acetaminophen, under the trade name Ultram. There are some other narcotic+Acetaminophen combinations on the market, but most will be stronger than the Darvocet was, even at their lowest dosages. Here are the links to a couple that you can check out and discuss with your doctor: Does any one else have any suggestions? ## The problem many patients have with Tramadol (ultram) is severe GI upset. Over the years DCN-100 ha...

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I was told some time ago that DN100 had methadone in it, no info on that. my doc is afraid to give me pain meds so gives me this which really doesn't work but is full of aceto and i have bad liver disease. i don't know where to go from here. ## Darvocet contains the active ingredients Propoxyphene and Acetaminophen, if you picked up the prescription from a pharmacy, it should have listed this on the bottle and the patient advisory leaflet that you are given with all prescriptions. The Propoxyphene is a very mild narcotic, so it does not help with severe forms of pain. With the liver disease, it is generally not recommended that you use Acetaminophen or NSAIDs and your doctor should know this. If he prescribed this anyway, then I would suggest finding a new doctor. There are many...

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Darvocet discontinued, replaced by hydroco/apap 5-325, dose 1 q8h. I do not get the pain relief I did with Darvocet. Perhaps dosage is not high enough or strength not strong enough? ## The dosage not being high enough would also be my guess. The Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen is available with the Hydrocodone in 7.5mgs and in 10mgs, so you may wish to talk to your doctor about trying one of those dosages. Darvocet is a very mild narcotic, so it doesn't take a very large dose of anything else to equal or surpass it. The side effect profile is very similar, for both and may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and dry mouth. Read more: Are there any other comments or questions?

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capsil, pink number on pill 5114V ## 5114 V contains 650mgs of Acetaminophen and 100mgs of Propoxyphene, a generic for Darvocet, this is a mild narcotic analgesic. Some common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. You can read more about it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I found a pink ablong pill with the number 93 on it. Is it darvocet (hydrocodone) or a muscle relaxer. I have terrible back pain and Id like to know. ## I found a peach colored pill with a M on one side and 751 on the back what type of pill is this?

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