Darvocet® (Propoxyphene) Side Effects Lawyer
Darvocet® side effects lawyers are defective drug attorneys who are committed to vehemently defending the rights of patients who have been injured after taking the pain medication known as Darvocet®, Darvon® (generically dextropropoxyphene) or other propxyphene-containing drugs.
Comprised of propxyphene and acetaminophen (a milder pain reliever), Darvocet® is an opioid prescribed in the treatment of mild to moderate pain regardless of whether a fever is present. Darvon® is a propxyphene-based drug. Unlike Darvocet®, it does not contain acetaminophen.
Dangerous Heart Side Effects of Darvocet®
Propxyphene-based drugs have been reported to cause a number of severe, potentially fatal side effects. The most dangerous side effects are those that affect the heart, including arrhythmia, heart attack and congestive heart failure.
Other Side Effects of Darvocet® & Darvon®
Other side effects linked to Darvocet® and Darvon® include fatal overdose, coma, acute pancreatitis, difficulty balancing (ataxia), gastrointestinal bleeding, hallucinations, disorientation and general confusion.
These serious Darvocet® side effects ultimately led Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to issue a nationwide recall of propxyphene from the U.S. market Nov. 19, 2010. Patients are instructed to work with their doctor to find a safer analgesic medication.
Consult a Darvocet® (Propoxyphene) Side Effects Lawyer
Millions of people have been prescribed Darvocet®, Darvon® or a generic version of the drug, putting them at risk of serious heart side effects. Our Darvocet® side effect lawyers believe the makers of the drug should be held accountable for the injuries these medications have caused.
If you or a loved one has suffered a heart complication or other serious side effect while taking a propxyphene-based pain killer, please contact our Darvocet® side effect lawyers for information about your right to a financial recovery. Call 1-800-889-3898 for an evaluation of your case.