How Dangerous Is Darvocet Abuse?

Darvocet is no longer available by prescription in the US, as the FDA pulled all propoxyphene last year, but many users are still addicted to this narcotic painkiller. One year before propoxyphene was banned, SDI/Verispan reported 17.5 million propoxyphene prescriptions were filled nationwide.

Darvocet Research and Negative Physical Effects

Darvocet’s negative effects on a person’s physical health led to this drug being banned. Overdose is common, very little pain relief is provided and a significant risk is placed on a user’s life. Darvocet causes abnormal and potentially fatal heart rhythms. There is also a slim margin between therapeutic doses of Darvocet and doses leading to death. Taking as little as four times the standard dose can cause a fatal overdose. Users who do not overdose are still at risk for severe liver damage.

Emotional Dependency on Darvocet

Physical and emotional dependency drive Darvocet addiction and addictive behavior. Users experience anxiety at the thought of giving up Darvocet, as they connect the drug to being pain-free or experiencing euphoria. Darvocet may also be used to self-medicate underlying emotional issues.

Availability of Darvocet

One of the great dangers of Darvocet is how readily available it is. Doctors cannot prescribe it anymore, but users can find it through internet dealers or on the street. Now that it is classified as strictly an illegal drug, it is truly up to the user to regulate the dosage which is a dangerous practice. Obtaining drugs illegally often results in escalation of the addiction and addictive behavior. If you find yourself in this unfortunate position, please realize the grip that addiction has on you and reach out for help.

We Can Help

Darvocet is a dangerous drug, and the only way to overcome abuse is to find treatment. We can help. Our counselors can help you discover your treatment options. We are available 24 hours a day, and our helpline is toll-free. Find the help you need, and begin your recovery now.