Darvocet (Propoxyphene & Acetaminophen): Risks & Abuse

Darvocet is made from the combination of two drugs: a narcotic called propoxyphene and the weaker pain reliever acetaminophen. Like most narcotic drugs, there is a risk that people who take Darvocet may abuse the drug.

Significance

• Darvocet is prescribed as a pain reliever. It is normally taken once every four hours. It is important to follow the indications of your doctor because the propoxyphene in the drug can make it habit-forming.

Function

• According to SoftLandingRecovery.com, the narcotic in Darvocet makes it addictive both physically and psychologically.

Types

• Some people who abuse Darvocet take it orally as prescribed, while other crush it up and either snort or mix it with water and inject it, according to SoftLandingRecovery.com.

Symptoms

• Some of the many symptoms of a person who abuses Darvocet include digestive issues, headache, bluish skin, convulsions, hallucinations, mental fog and even coma.

Solution

• People who abuse Darvocet will need support from not only family and friends but also a good rehab program to help them kick the addiction to the drug.