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Pain medications are intended to relive the pain patients experience after a medical procedure or due to a chronic illness. Many doctors and healthcare providers prescribed Darvon to patients as a way to relieve that pain. The unfortunate truth that a number of Darvocet lawyers can tell you is that the drug has recently been linked to a number of illnesses and heart problems.

Potential Problems Caused by Darvocet

The United States Food and Drug Administration has successfully identified propoxyphene as an ingredient that can cause potentially serious heart problems. Propoxyphene is the main active ingredient in Darvocet.

Problems have not been reported in patients who took Darvocet occasionally, but those who used it regularly may have experienced one of several heart problems.

Heart problems that have been associated with Darvocet include:

- Myocardial Infarction
- Cardiac Dysfunctions
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Rhythm Disturbance

Other serious side effects that are associated with prolong use of Darvocet include:

- Extreme Vomiting
- Nausea
- Gastrointestinal Problems
- Severe Psychiatric Disorders

Another potential problem associated with Darvocet includes its potential to accumulate in the body. When the ingredients accumulate in the bloodstream it can cause a person to overdose on the medication. Overdose symptoms associated with Darvocet include the problems listed above, and include the potential for addiction or suicide.

Product Recall Information

Darvocet has been as a pain medication since 1957. It is believed that over 600 million prescriptions have been administered and filled by patients all over the United States. In 1999, former patients and healthcare providers urged the manufacturers of Darvocet to issue a recall of the product. It wasn’t until the end of 2010 that the manufacturers finally issued a voluntary recall on the pain medication.

Who May Qualify for Compensation from the Manufacturers

Patients who have taken the drug Darvocet for prolonged periods of time, and who have experienced any of the problems listed above may want to consider seeking the advice of an attorney. A skilled attorney who specializes in Darvocet negligence cases may be able to get you compensation for a number of medical expenses, and pain and suffering.

Patients who experienced problems with Darvocet may be eligible to receive the following compensation:

- Medical expenses related to problems associated with Darvon
- Pain and Suffering
- Financial Compensation for
Time Off of Work  

Many lawyers who specialize in negligence cases will offer a free consultation. The free consultation allows them to assess your case, and determine if you may be eligible for a class action or individual negligence case against the manufacturers of Darvocet.