Darvon/Darvocet

[Dal]

Has anyone out there been addicted to Darvon? I don't think I am (I usually take one a day for migraines), but sometimes I like the way it makes me feel and this scares me. How do I know if I have a problem?

Any advice?

[derek]

Be very careful with this drug. It contains propoxyphene which

is a synthetic opiate similar to cocaine except that the withdrawal period is much longer.

Here in South Africa the drug is sold as Lentogesic and I am having severe withdrawal sympotoms after having taken it for many years for migraine.

Any help in coping with the withdrawal would be appreciated by

anyone out there.

Good luck and God Bless

Derek P

[Dal]

Derek -- I was wondering -- how long have you been taking Darvon for migraines? How many per day/week? I am curious because I want to make sure I don't get addicted to it. Also, what kind of withdrawal symptoms are you having? Sometimes it seems I am more irritable when I don't take it for a day or two. Just wondering. I hope you can kick the withdrawal! (Have you tried any other drugs for migraine?) -God bless.

[Derek -reply to DAL]

Dear DAL, In answer to you queries, since 1986 and quantity up to 20 capsules in 24 hours. Do yourself a favour and search for DARVON / DARVOCET on the net and you will be able to find out a lot about it. My own opinion is that it is my own fault - nobody else's and I just have to solve the problem. It is very hard however.

Be very wary , rather go for a non-narcotic pain killer and possibly an ergotamine for migraine.

Don't fall into the same trap i did.

Kind Regards

Derek P

[Darvocet " Eater "]

I am a recovering drug addict.I was taking up to 12 Darvocet N-100 tablets per day.Darvocet does contain Propoxyphene which is a weak opiate,and Derek, propoxyphene is in no way similar to cocaine, and cocaine is not an opiate.Dont confuse these people any more than they already are.Also most importantly every Darvocet N-100 tablet contains 650mg of acetaminophen (Tylenol)

with 12 tabs per day, that is an almost toxic dose of tylenol,I think that you may OD from the tylenol before you die from the propox.Ignorance kills as fast as toxins in the blood when it comes to a drug like this.

[sarah]

I've been on Darvocet for 6 months for back pain, and I am afraid to stop taking it because of withdrawal symptoms.  What can I expect?

[Brian to Sarah]

See all the postings above re withdrawal from vicodin, etc.  All narcotic withdrawal is essentially the same:  very uncomfortable but not life threatening.  Your own symptoms will depend on the amount of the drug you have been using and your own body chemistry.  Six months is fairly short so you probably won't suffer too much.  Tapering down is best, see my posts for advice on how to do so and what drugs help.  You can do it!  Good luck and post again if any more questions.

[Vince]

hi,I was prescribed darvocet after hernia surgery the hernia took a long time to heal,I went through two prescriptions 2 months worth never exceeding the dosage,after I healed I developed a prostate infection which became very painful and still is so I have been on and off it for about 5 months never exceeding the dosage and at time going days with out any but recently I have been taking one a day for pain and I am concerned about addiction what are the signs or am I being to overly concerned ....... thanx

[Brian to Vince]

Fortunately, Darvocet is a mild narcotic although can still be addictive.  I would not take it every day for too long or you will grow dependent on it.  Symptoms of addiction are as follows: taking the drug when you don't need it; taking more than directed; feeling like you need the drug to function; finding yourself thinking about the drug; taking the drug because you like the way it feels.  The easiest way to find out if you are addicted is to stop for a few days.  If you feel sick (flu-like symptoms) then your body is dependent on the drug.  If so, taper down by taking a bit less each day until you take no more.  With your small amount (1 per day) you probably won't experience much in the way of withdrawal.  Beware however, most of us started at 1 per day and ended up at as much as 50 per day!  Good you are thinking about this now, before you have a big problem.

[krispex]

Is Darvon legal? Do they sell it at stores?

at school some kids have been selling darvon to other kids as drugs, to get high. some of the kids are throwing up or passing out after taking 3 at a time. I just wanted to know exactly what darvon was, because i've been on them for about a month. But i don't know where this guy is getting them from.

[Brian to Krispex]

Darvon is legal in the sense that it is a medication prescribed by doctors.  It is a narcotic and it is illegal for anyone who was not prescribed the medication to take it.  Furthermore, taking 3 at a time is a lot for kids, and could possibly cause death.  If you have been taking them for a month you should stop now before you become addicted.  If you read the other posts on this page you will see how horrible everyone feels trying to get off narcotics they are addicted to.

[kevin]

I've been taking darvocet for 3 years threeXdaily, and I find it has been helpful for pain. I know it is addictive as it is very hard to totally stop. I have been able to get down to one darvocett a day although my mind says to take more. So the danger is apparent.  I have been able to cut way back thus keeping the tolerence level low. what is the difference between darvon and darvocet?

[Brian to Kevin]

Darvon is propoxyphene hydrochloride.  Darvocet is the same but also contains acetaminophen.

[bobby animal]

I'm an alcoholic & drug addict. I buy Darvon in Mexico, over the counter (and also Valium, Percodan, etc).



A nice side effect of Darvon (for me, anyway) is that it's an aphrodisiac & potency enhancer. I'm 60... been on drugs for 17 years -- yeah, I know I'm gonna crash someday...

[Stan Lee]

If drug tested, how long does darvocet stay in the blood system?



Concerned thanks



Stan Lee

[shawna]

Ive been taking Darvovet for a back injury and i really like how they make me feel i went threw a bottle in 2 days I dont like not haveing them does this mean im addicted? hope not

[bob]

Shawna I started taking darvocet 5 years ago for general pain. I was 45 years old and they helped me feel more active. They were great for after tennis for pain. I used them in work because I was able to get so much done. I liked having one in the morning to get me started. It wasnt very long before I realized that the quality of my life would suffer greatly if I didnt have my darvocet. I slowly learned that I was addicted and very very unhappy when my supplier ran out. Four years or so into this little problem I learned that My supplier only had oxycontin. At that point in time I just finished my first legitimate script for the oxy because of an injury which required minor surgery.Needless to say I bought the oxy on a regular basis to take the place of my darvocet. It has been 10 months that seem more like ten years that I have been addicted to oxy. This is so much worse than darvocet that I cant begin to say. I will say that if I had really thought out just what I was doing I wouldnt have to go to a clinic tomorrow for help. P.S that feeling that I also really liked is long gone it has been replaced by fear. Bob

[Brian to Sick and Scared § ALL you guys]

You will be surprised how the depression can get better when you are off the pills for a while.  Please get some professional help from a psychiatrist to prescribe an antidepressant.  If you are suicidal, you should consider getting in an inpatient program to get you off the pills.  Good luck and remember, lots of us were suicidal while on the pills and now we are the opposite--loving life.  You can get there too.

[functioning addict]

I take about 15 65 mg darvons a day.  It is great for allergies,and that is the main reason I take it. I found this out while taking D 100N after surgery..I take the pink 65mg to get a way from the acetaminophen.  Depression and suicide runs in

my family. The darvon is great for depression but I have to expend a lot of time getting the pills...thus I am considering methadone. I have put a pistol in my mouth more than once but could not do so because of what it would do to my parents. The drug has no effect on my work; however it is not so good for my love life. Do any of the MAOs make a person feel as positive about life as your average narcotic?

[functioning addict]

I take about 15 65 mg darvons a day.  It is great for allergies,and that is the main reason I take it. I found this out while taking D 100N after surgery..I take the pink 65mg to get a way from the acetaminophen.  Depression and suicide runs in

my family. The darvon is great for depression but I have to expend a lot of time getting the pills...thus I am considering methadone. I have put a pistol in my mouth more than once but could not do so because of what it would do to my parents. The drug has no effect on my work; however it is not so good for my love life. Do any of the MAOs make a person feel as positive about life as your average narcotic?

[lovehate darvon]

The worse thing about my 15 pills a day habit is the time it takes to get the pills. I think I would eat a bullet with out it.

I wonder if any of the MAOs can give a person a positive feeling about life like the darvon does...15 65mg a day.

[Robin]

I never thought darvocet was addicting either. I am a recovering alcholic for the last 12 yrs. I still have that addictive personality. I developed osteoaritis of the spine two and a half yrs. ago. I found ultram first but then I found how easy it ws to get darvocet it helped the pain but I found it also gave me a bit of a high. I've fooled everyone into beleiving I was really using it for pain. I figured Darvocet was the least likely prescription ot abuse. I was only fooling myself! Now after 2 yrs. I decided ( on my own) this is not good. It has been 6 days and I am still going through hell with the withdrawls. Iv'e had stomache cramps, diarrea (diarrhea), which are gone but I'm still extremely cold, fever, headache, earache and hurt all over. I told everyone including my primary. He has me on clonidine which is helping with the headaches a bit and ambian to sleep and to  get through the worst part and then wean off of them. Then I'm going to try Celebrex or Viox. I know that whatever narcotic I'm precribed I'll abuse it unless I have someone keep it for me and give the right amount to me. I'ts my own fault! I'm doing this withdrawl at home and alone, except for the internet and phone. If you can identify with me,I would appreciate any imput!

[Brian to Sick and Scared § ALL you guys]

Pretty much all of us here can relate to what you're going through.  The good news is you will be feeling MUCH better really soon and will never feel this way again UNLESS you decide to start using narcotics again.  One message I can give you that most addicts learn from experience, don't expect this withdrawal to keep you from using again.  Before long your brain will play tricks on you and you'll be thinking you can use and be careful next time and you won't get addicted.  Wrong.  Once you have been addicted once your brain chemistry is permanently altered, making it much easier and faster to get addicted the next time.  Try to get involved with NA or something to keep you focused on recovery.  Good luck.

[Robin]

This is to thank Brian for getting back to me. It's now Monday, I spent the last 30 hrs. wide awake.But my body feels a little bit better each day. I've been in AAA before and I think it's time to check out N.A. I know what I have to do. I'm worth it and nobody can get me out of it except me. I figure God must have some plan in this for me. So I guess I have to go through it to get out of it in order to help other people like me. I'm sure glad this is the only drug I'm withdrawing from. I really feel what other people must be going through on something stronger. I'm glad I stopped my self before it got to BAD! Good luck to everybody and hang in there and know it gets better.

[fanny]

Will darvocet cause ulcers?

[fanny]

Will darvocet cause ulcers?

[Dick in Minnesota]

What is the chemical composition of darvon/darvocet?

[nelda y.]

My doctor put me on Darvon n 100, three times a day for arthritus pain. I was just checking on whaat it is and now I wonder if I should start it? I can't walk or use my hands without something now I don't know what to do. I also take 1200mg of ibuprofen a day. What do you think?

[Ann Hedonia]

Kind of a difference between 20 caplets a day and one!

Yes. the jitters *could* be from missing the Darvon - BUT - if you were taking it for a legit medical need (Headache) and not simple to 'feel good' the chances of addiction are VERY, VERY slim.  Dependence - yes.  But there's a country mile between the two!

Addiction is 'craving' - im my words - thinking about the substance almost 24/7 and, in most cases, being willing to do nearly anything (against your own moral values even) to get more.  Dependence is simply feeling rather foul when the med is stopped.  Perhaps anxiety, pain rebound, the grouchies.  Insomnia and tremor pssibly.  IF the dose wasn't very high (1 pill a day) these will pass.  On the other hand, if the dose was high (20 a day) medical supervision might be a good idea - they will let you down more easily with meds and moral support.

You are NOT an addict because you need and take meds for pain!!! In that case, you need a doc who "gets it" and will give you apprpriate meds to control your pain, so you can get back to living.  You felt better when you took it?  I feel better too, when my pain is taken out of the 'crying- whimpering' range and made bearable - and - I am NOT a addict - just dependent on some great meds for a nasty condition - chronic pain that cannot be "fixed".

Peace and lesser pain to all!

AH

(Please forgive any typos - my typing truly stinks!!)

[Carolyn]

i take darvocet for fibromyalgia..i dont think i abuse them, maybe 2 to 3 a day, but they seem to be the ONLY thing that helps the pain...the dr gave me ultram and they havent done a thing...has anyone else tried ultram?

[blondie77]

I took ultram (tramadol generic) off/on for a few years (50 mg I think)....  IMO, they did nothing for pain...but they seemed to help with chronic fatigue syndrome... I stopped taking them. I have several things going on in my body (neck/back/bulging disk/headaches, and also fibromyalgia too....  I just began taking darvocets this week, so I hope they will at least take the edge off the pain.  I was given tylenol #3 a while back, and I'm one of those people who has a liver, that will not convert the codien into..whatever it is that makes it work.   To me, the hydrocodone 10 mg works better, but whatever the doc gives me, I'm grateful.
I'm glad to hear, that doctors do allow people with chronic pain, to at least be allowed darvocet on a daily basis......   I think fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, go hand in hand....
Tx sufferer.....

[longassstory]

my situation,

Hello all, about 5 yrs ago (it came on little by little) I was suffering from panic attacks, real bad sore throats, stomach bloating discomfort and acid reflex, back pain and depression (low self image and esteem).  I went to my primary doc who told me I had anxiety disorder and also  referred me to speaclist to make sure I was ok.  the specalist told me I had allergies and post nasal drip which was constantly irratating my tounsels and my vocal folds which at a few night woke me up not breathing then in a min i would regain breath (if vocal folds get irrated they can shut) was prescribe nasonex that is one of my problems the second is stomach bloating and acid reflex which he prescribe prilosec otc 1 or 2 tabs a day, the depression I tried everything in the book almost (prozac didn't work got me more depressed, effexor worked alittle took away anxiety and acid reflex but got me tired and more depressed, lexapro didn't work with anything got me worst, celxa help with anxiety and acid reflex but again tired and more depressed, wellbutin,ritalin gave me alot of energy and confident at first good but then it started being too much: wired unrelax feeling even at low dose started, then i did research and asked to be on provigil work the best and I recommed that It cheers you up alittle and it keeps u up but it also doesn;t effect your sleep definitly the best But my back pain started coming back came back i guess for good now im hoping it goes away like it did before.  It use to come and go but now its like every day I told my doc about that before and he got xrays done thats IT ....he said he think its muscle at first visit then 2nd visit aniexty and now  siactic or disk problem but nothing was done until now.... So before and during all of this discomfort and medical ginny pig  i was abusing oxycotin ..I took oxys before i started any antidepressent then took my self off them it was hard ..i just stop cold turkey.....(i have a trick to it its not so bad, the first day withdrawl doesn't usually happen its more mental cravings  the 2nd and 3rd day is when it hits u ..i just drink redbulls  take zinc and muti vitams.

Benadryl,(Diphenhydramine ) Sudafed(pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine ) for urinary discomfort and discomfort in general  or

Robtussin(Dextromethorphan It is an isomer of levorphanol, a narcotic analgesic.  Dextromethorphan is being investigated as a possible treatment for pain associated with fibromyalgia, a chronic rheumatological organic fatigue disorder.[3] and investigating the use for narcotic tolerance

,and if needed i will take ativan, after the 3rd day your body is clear {**** test and all} from it and the rest is mental (at least from my point of view) ...I did that a few times on a few months and off a few months wit oxys because I wanted to try and see if the other meds will help wit my depression (thats what the docs where saying it was all in my head) ne ways they didnt work so i went back to oxys i was bad with them i was up to 80mg chewing them twice a day...because it was the only thing that help made me feel comfortable and normal, socalible normal self esteem. But it cost a **** load of money I wasn't prescribe them so it got expensive ...so I ask my doc to try subuxex it has antidepressent qualitys to it plus its some form of a narcotic agaonist it just doesn't get you high. That help with me not wanting narcotics but my depression and pain and discomfort was still there ..so finally my doc put me on darvocets and I feel they work great. the best soo far ....better then oxys and subutex ... I am going to wait awhile and then start the provigil along with it to help with depression.  ...thats my story just throwing it out there maybe it can enlightin someone on what to do or show them with trail and error theres hope......

sincerly long *** story lol

[longassstory]

I tired ultram that worked good to..especally when combined with a ssri ( don't do it its dangerous) I was a idiot for doing it but it felt good and definitly help with chronic fatigue....soo does oxys and darv.... and provigil ...provigil by far the best for chronic fatigue..

[Two222]

Darvon can be addicting. i was once given it to help with my withdrawals from vicadin and I ended up taking more and more just to get high.

[In Need To A Friend!!]

I Have A Friend That Has Been Taken Darvocets For Years.... *Back Pain* I Know She Needs Them but' How Do I Get Here To Slow Down On The Percentage Of What She Takes, She Takes 12 At A Time, Times I Don't Know How Much A Day. She Likes Taken All Pain Med In The Book, From Codiene, Loratab, Morphine..... It's No Joke Of How Many She Can Take Of Each And Still Function Right.... She Throws Up Everyother Time She Has Taken Meds..... Tab 10's =8 Pills. Which Is 80.
Codiene She Is Allergic To It But If That't All Shes Got She Takes It, She Feels Like She Can't Breath And Gets Shortage Of Breath, And Morphine She Takes 80 Grams. She Has Gotten To Where She Stopped Taken Darvocets Because, It Makes Her Sick Just By Sticking Them Into Her Mouth To Where Its Hard For Her To Swollow Them, And If Thats All She Gots She Takes Them And Ends Up Throwing Up Before The Nights Over With, And She Hardly Eats, When She Don't Have Anything She Has Terrible Withdraws...... Spends Up To $100.00 Dollars Every 2Days For What She Needs And Wants That Will Last Her 1 To 2 Nights.

[zj123]

I have been taking vicodin for years. stoped once for a couple years then stupid me I go back on them again???? Im on my 4th day and i was give valuim but also darvons 100 mg. I only take the valuim at night or small amounts during the day,,however Im finding myself taking the darvons more it seems like it helps more.Or mybe it a mind thing??? Dose anyone know what the narcotic called Propoxyphene that is in darvon. IV reserch but get no where. dose it have antthing to do with an opiate.???? someone plese help I do not need to detox off something  else Iv been so sick I can hardly hold myself up put yet i cant set still   help me  singed very conserned

[dreamon1108]

Darvon is a sythetic opiate related to codeine, but weaker.  I have been on Darvocet (like darvon, but with acetaminophen) for almost two years now.  I generally get a prescription for 100 of them a month. Last month, my prescription ran out in only two weeks.  This can be an addicting drug, with withrdrawal symptoms like insomnia, iritable bowels, shaking, sweats and of course irritablility.  After my pills ran out, it took me about 7 days before I started feeling "normal" again (normal in quotes because although I wasn't experiencing withdrawal anymore, I now had pain because I was out of my pills).  Do not be too concerned,  if you just stop taking the pills,  the withdrawal will be over within a few days and you truly will feel back to normal.  I have not refilled my prescription in over three weeks because I realized recently that I was developing a problem in the amount that I was taking (between 8-12 a day...over 2 to 3 times the maximum dosage!)  Although withdrawal was a bit unpleasant, I do not consider it to be a life changing event.  I just feel better now that I am not on the drug.  I've recently been taking excedrin, ibuprofen, or other OTC's to try and cope with the pain.  I realize that this will not work with other chronic pain sufferers, and admittedly this only helps to "curb" the pain, not "kill" it, but it is definitely worth my peace of mind to know that I am not dependant upon opiates. I sincerely hope this offers you some security, and don't worry...there are a lot of people out there worse off than you who don't even have the good sense that you do to be scared in the first place!!!

[LiciaLoo]

Okay, i found darvocet in my moms purse, in a baggy.
can she get hurt?
should i say something to her? she has two children n a husband owns a hosue n we cant afford to lose her.
she drinks everyday.
i just dont want her to get hurt.

im very concernd.

Licia

[IBKleen]

Licia,

Yes, they can be dangerous. Especially if she is drinking as you say.

Listen hun, this post is 8 years old. Please go to the top of this page and hit the post a question button. That way you scan start your own post. Hope to see you again.

[nana265]

I have been on darvocet for 8 years. I just got it refilled and decided to tell my boyfriend I was addicted.He had no idea even though he picked them up from the drug store. I am on my first day and want to beg him to give them back to me.He keeps telling me I can do it. I hurt all over. My eyes burn I am sweating,How long does this last? I took 100 every 3 weeks.I babysit my grandkids twice a month and I really am scared to go to my daughters hose because I feel so strange.I take Reqip for restless leg allready but last night it didn't work so I am so tired.I just took a xanax 1 mg. I ususlly only take them at bedtime but I am desperate to reach in my purse and get the 4 vicodin I have hidden.I want to feel normal so bad.Any suggestion's.

[worried878]

sweetie...post a new question and this will become a new post...you can do this...lots of support here

[Firefaery1023]

Repost your question as a new thread, since this is very old you will get a better response.

[Shotrock]

Hang in there try tapering, I'm in day 3-4 of WDS, tried to getoff suboxone but couldn't went back to vics and tapered over 2 and a half weeks 8 a day for week 6 a day for week 4 on friday lkast one 6pm friday. Weekend sucked but I survived, today started good, but struggling now. No rls last night so that was huge. I made sure I suffered as I tapered so maybe that helped me. We all just want our Life Back. You can do it!  Don't give up!

[worried878]

she re-posted...see darvacet above/or below

[JIM637]

I am a lover of opioids. I have not used for 35 years.for the past year I have gotten back to my old ways using prescription darvocet. I am going to detox as I feel better living in a natural state. Thank you all on this blog for your help.  Darvocet Dropper  April 13 2008

[nroybal6]

I was perscribed darvocet eight months ago,for back pain from a car accident I agree that it is very addicitive and sometimes I would take up to four a day just to get that good feeling back, and I do sometimes notice I get kind of a "pill hangover" I'm really tired and fatigued the next day. I talked to my doctor because I told him that I know my tolerance is becoming high and I don't want it to get anymore out of control then it already is. I asked him if there was a way to lower my tolerance to the darvocets so that it will just take my pain away again and I don't have to take so many. He told me it is possible to lower your tolerance, but to do that you would ween yourself off them slowly. He said it may take about two weeks to do this but  you could get back down to one a day and not have such bad withdrawl symptoms. So think of it like this, your body goes through two week cycles, if your trying to lower your tolerance try taking half the amount you usually take and try it for two weeks. You can still take this pain medicine if you are careful and keep it under control. It is a struggle to do this but it can be done! I struggle with this problem to but I don't abuse it like I used to anymore and I do feel better.