Darvon and Darvocet Lawsuit filed against FDA by Public Cititzen

June 22nd, 2008 by Austin Kirk | PERMALINK

The consumer watchdog group, Public Citizen, has filed a Darvon / Darvocet lawsuit against the FDA as a result of their failure to act on a petition filed in 2006, which called for the painkiller to be removed from the market. The petition claims that Darvon, Darvocet and other generic painkillers containing propoxyphene have been linked to thousands of deaths, are highly addictive and are no more effective than safer alternatives.

Darvocet and Darvon are narcotic pain drugs that contain the chemical propoxyphene. The drug is also available as a generic from several different pharmaceutical companies. It is approved for treatment of mild to moderate pain, and is often prescribed to manage pain after surgery.

Public Citizen originally filed a petition with the FDA on February 28, 2006, requesting that a Darvon / Darvocet recall be issued to phase the drug off of the market. The petition indicated that more than 2,000 accidental deaths were linked to the medication since 1981. In addition, it is a relatively weak painkiller, which Public Citizen indicates is no more effective than common drugs like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for many kinds of pain.

Earlier this year, Public Citizen also filed a lawsuit against the FDA as a result of their failure to act on a different petition filed as a result of side effects of Levaquin, Cipro and other antibiotics which increase the risk of serious tendon ruptures. The consumer group has a strong history of identifying dangerous drugs, such as Vioxx, ephedra, Bextra, Rezulin, Baycol and Propulsid.

DAVRON AND DARVOCET LAWSUITS

The product liability lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. are reviewing the potential for Davron and Darvocet lawsuits for individuals who have suffered injuries which may be a side effect of the painkiller. If you, a friend or family member have suffered an overdose or death after taking Darvocet, Davron or another painkiller containing propoxyphene, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.

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2 Responses to:
“Darvon and Darvocet Lawsuit filed against FDA by Public Cititzen”

  1. Joan Says:
    June 23rd, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    I have been using Darvon for cuff tear and it is a mild pain killer. The problem with Darvocet it has Tylenol in it and doctor don’t tell patients. I even met a gal who was prescribed another drug with tylenol so add that to Darvecet she was on a high Tylenol.Tylenol is the abuseddrug and it will eat your liver.If you want to chase a bad drug go after Tap and lupron. I have thousands of womenI am in touch with who have been destroyed from that drug.I also have a LNC avalable to me, so this nurse is very informed.

  2. Robert Says:
    August 10th, 2008 at 2:04 pm

    I received two prescriptions of Lavaquin, the most recent Jan 2008. The 1st a 10 day consumption period, the 2nd 15 days. Reflecting back: I experienced pain in my hands/wrist, elbow & right hip shortly after starting the 10 day period. I didn’t know what to attribute the pain to, never had joint or limb problems. I’ve always been athletically advanced, at 43, I was able to compete against 25/35 year old players & dominate 40 & over players. Reflecting back: Days after taking Lavaquin I couldn’t participate in any activity without pain. Now, I can’t carry things without pain. As a fire figher, it’s painful to work with hose and/or tools for long periods of time, but I have no choice, it’s my livelihood! I have constant pain in my right elbow and wrist that runs into my hand. Pain in my hip after sitting or lying for long periods. Instead of normal sleep, I wake up throughout the night in pain. I’m totally frustrated!!! All of the sudden the things I have to do and love to do I can’t, or do in moderation with pain. I’m 46 in age, but my body is retired!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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