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Propoxyphene is used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It is often used in combination with such other drugs as acetaminophen and caffeine.¹ Propoxyphene can be habit forming and use should be closely monitored by a medical professional.²

Fast Facts:

• -- Prescription drug name includes Darvon²
• -- Side effects can include dizziness, nausea, and jaundice³
• -- Marketed by Eli Lilly and Company

5 Great Resources on Propoxyphene

• Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Propoxyphene Drug Information
• First DataBank (via WebMD): Propoxyphene Oral Consumer Information
• RxMed: Darvon-N (Propoxyphene Napsylate) Pharmaceutical Information
• Gold Standard (via About.com): Propoxyphene Capsules Or Tablets: Drug Information
• A.D.A.M. (via University Of Maryland Medical Center): Propoxyphene Description

5 Latest Headlines on Propoxyphene

• More Propoxyphene News from Topix

What is Propoxyphene?

• Wikipedia: Dextropropoxyphene (Propoxyphene)
• Cerner Multum (via Healthline): What Is Propoxyphene?
• HealthyOntario: Darvon-N (Propoxyphene)

What Are The Uses for Propoxyphene?

• DrugLib: Darvon (Propoxyphene): Indications And Dosage
• American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists (via Prevention): Propoxyphene: Why This Medicine Is Prescribed
• altMD: Propoxyphene: Use

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Propoxyphene?

• American Society Of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Propoxyphene: What Side Effects Can This Medication Cause?
• Wolters Kluwer Health (via Walgreens): Propoxyphene Drug Information: Possible Side Effects
• Cerner Multum (via Yahoo Health): What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Propoxyphene?

What are the Alternatives to Propoxyphene?

• OrganizedWisdom: Hydrocodone
• OrganizedWisdom: Oxycodone
• OrganizedWisdom: Morphine

What are the Holistic Alternatives to Propoxyphene?

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: Willow Bark
• HealthWorld Online: Pain Free 1-2-3! A Proven Program To Get Patients Pain Free!
• National Cancer Institute: Pain Control: Other Ways To Control Pain

Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Propoxyphene

• DailyStrength: Med Question Discussion
• eHealthForum: Annular Tear In L4 Vertebrae Post
• HealthBoards: Darvocet Or Hydrocodone And More Questions??

Clinical Trials for Propoxyphene

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Propoxyphene Trials
• CenterWatch: Trials Of Propoxyphene

Abuse of Propoxyphene

• RxList: Darvon (Propoxyphene): Overdosage & Contraindications
• A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times): Propoxyphene Overdose

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Propoxyphene

• Google Scholar: Articles On Propoxyphene
• JAMA: Archives Of Propoxyphene Articles
• PubMedCentral: Propoxyphene Articles

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Wikipedia: Dextropropoxyphene (Propoxyphene)
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} American Society Of Health-Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Propoxyphene Consumer Information
3. ↑ Drugs.com: Propoxyphene Drug Information

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