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What is Darvocet?

Darvocet-N 50, Darvocet-N 100, Darvocet A500 are the brand names of Acetaminophen and Propoxyphene. Propoxyphene, which is related to codeine, is a class of drugs named narcotic analgesics. It works in the body by changing the way the body feels pain where as acetaminophen is less potent pain reliever which increases the effects of Propxyphene. Darvocet tablets are, prescribed by the physician to relieve pain in the body.

Precautions to be taken while taking Darvocet

Darvocet will not at all be prescribed to those patients by the physicians who suffer from depression as that may result in suicidal thoughts.
Darvocet should not be taken in more than what ever is prescribed by the physician in any circumstances. Incase the pain is not getting reduced after in taking the prescribed amount of Darvocet then the patient should consult with his or her physician. Too much Darvocet could be dangerous.
Alcohol should be strictly avoided while in taking darvocet as it may increase drowsiness and dizziness. Apart from this alcohol may increase both chance and risk of liver problems while under the medication of Darvocet.
When in taking darvocet, other antidepressants sedatives and other pain reliever pills should not be taken as these drugs may increase the rate of drowsiness and dizziness. Along with darvocet these drugs can cause dangerous sedation, resulting in unconsciousness or death.
Darvocet should not be taken if one is addicted to alcohol or should not be prescribed to one’s who consumes more than 3 alcoholic beverages per day.

Darvocet are also restricted by the physicians to one’s who has kidney problems, liver problems, asthma, epilepsy, gallbladder disease, urinary retention, hypothyroidism

What is the right dosage for Darvocet?

Each dose of darvocet should be taken with a glass full of water.
Dosage of darvocet should exactly be taken as directed by the physician.
If one finds that his or pain is not getting relieved after taking darvocet, he or she should not in take more of the drug against what is prescribed by his or her physician. Instead he or she should immediately consult the physician.
Darvocet can be taken with food or milk if one finds that his or her stomach getting upset.
While taking darvocet one may suffer from constipation, which can be minimized by taking more amounts of fiber and water in the diet.
Darvocet should be stored at such places which are moist and heat free and obviously at room temperature.

What happens if a dose of Darvocet is missed?

Missed dose should be immediately taken when one remembers (taking into the consideration the amount of time prescribed) the same but should not take double dose in any circumstances. If the missed dose is remembered at the time of prescribed next dose then the missed dose should be skipped.

What happens in case of Darvocet overdose?

Incase of overdose of Darvocet, one will experienced the below mentioned symptoms:
Seizures, tiredness, cold and clammy skin, sweating, vomiting, slow breathing, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and loss of consciousness.
A patient who experiences these symptoms should immediately consult with his or her physician.

Side effects of Darvocet

The side effects which are mainly experienced while taking Darvocet are listed below:
Cold, clammy skin,
Severe weakness or dizziness
Unconsciousness
Weak and slow breathing
Constipation
Nausea,
Vomiting
Decreased appetite
Seizures
Muscle twitches                      
Sweating
Decreased sex drive
Decreased urination
Itching

Withdrawal Symptoms of Darvocet

Some of the withdrawal symptoms of Darvocet are:
physical craving
anxiety
loss of appetite and weight
fatigue
nausea
diarrhea