Darvocet Withdrawal
Darvocet is a prescription medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. It is an opiate analgesic, which means it relieves pain without causing a loss of consciousness, and it changes the way the body responds to pain. Darvocet is a combination of propoxyphene, a narcotic pain-reliever, and acetaminophen, a common pain-reliever and fever-reducer found in many OTC (over-the-counter) medications. Darvocet is used in conjunction with surgery or is prescribed for chronic conditions such as arthritis. However, when taken for extended periods of time or not used as directed, it can become addicting.
Darvocet Detox and Withdrawal Symptoms
A Darvocet addict may incur some very unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. This is a difficult part of the detox process, the time when the body rids itself of the toxins that have built up from frequent drug use. The following are some of the possible symptoms of Darvocet withdrawal:
- Sweating
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Severe muscle aches
- Insomnia
- Nausea
- Irritability
- Convulsions
- Fatigue
- Appetite Loss
- Chills
- Headaches
- Dizziness
The intensity and duration of these symptoms may depend on the length of time that the addict has abused Darvocet. It is not recommended to stop taking Darvocet abruptly, as this could heighten the immediate strength of the withdrawals, and the user may falter and come to depend on Darvocet even more.
How Darvocet Works
As a combination of propoxyphene and acetaminophen, Darvocet acts as a mild narcotic and pain-reliever. Propoxyphene binds to opiate receptors in the brain and spine, inducing a sense of calm and euphoria. Opiates change the way the body reacts to pain, so that even if the pain doesn’t completely go away, the user will feel indifferent about it. This can increase the user’s psychological belief that he or she “needs” the drug for the pain to be bearable, creating the propensity for addiction.
Propoxyphene and acetaminophen work more effectively together than they do alone. Acetaminophen is a common fever-reducer without habit-forming qualities. As an opioid, propoxyphene is the potentially addictive substance, even though it is said to be weaker than other opiate medications. But because of its usage for mild pain conditions, Darvocet can be used too frequently or for extended periods of time, which can cause dependency and addiction.
Darvocet Addiction Help
If you or a loved one is addicted to Darvocet, please know there is help available. You can call our toll free number 24 hours a day to receive information about treatment options.
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