Comments on: Darvon and Darvocet Deaths Lead FDA Panel to Recommend Recall

By: Debora

Debora — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:42:47 +0000

I take Darvocet for Migraines and fibromyalgia along with neurotin. If I can’t get darvocet anymore I don’t know what I would do. I have constant pain and can’t take percocet vicodin or delaudid. The pain would be unbearable, please don’t take darvocet off the market.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:49:52 +0000

THE UK have lots of nerve to post anything about Darvocet and Darvon when they SELL OVER THE COUNTER WITHOUT A DOCTORS PERSCRIPTION: Packets of the medicines, which include Nurofen Plus and Solpadeine Plus (LOOK UP THE CONTEST OF THOSE DRUGS) They have codene like similar properties. Read up on the suicidal rate on their over the counter meds!! This is all crazy nonscense. If you are going to BAN darvocet..They might as well ban every single drug out there. Have you watched any tv commericials lately on the side effects of most drugs?? It makes you not want to take anything. Let’s get Real..Leave darvocet on the market. It’s been here for 50 years!!

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 01:26:02 +0000

I have used Darvocet for the past three years due to a herniated disc in my back. It is the only pain medication I can take that does not make me nauseous and that does not cause problems with my stomach. I am allergic to hydrocodone and codeine and take Darvocet for moderate to severe pain I have heard Darvocet called “glorified Tylenol”. So why have they suddenly decided it’s too dangerous to keep on the market? Why is it that because someone abuses a drug, the rest of us have to suffer. Every drug has side effects, but the benefits usually outweigh the side effects. What can we do to keep this drug on the market?

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:28:37 +0000

Wish I could sue because they are removing this medication, this would leave me with more pain than I can bear. I have been informed in last few minutes that this medication will stil be available overseas. So my choice may end up being liberty or death, thought this was what the US was founded on. Shame.

By: Robert

Robert — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:11:48 +0000

I have used Darvocet for years for back pain. It is the only pain medication that gives me relief without causing the somnolence of the narcotic pain relievers.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:19:37 +0000

I am very concerned about this. I have been taking Darvocet for migraine pain along with Amerge for about 4 years. It is a magical combination for my pain. I never have to take more than 1 500mg and it works within an hour of ingestion. I will not move up to a stronger pain medicine due to the fact that I drive a school bus and I would have to miss work. OTC medications usually do not work. What are my options???? I get almost daily migraines.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:58:05 +0000

I’ve been taking Darvocet for several years to combat muscle pain as well as foot pain from nerve damage. The only drug I can take is Darvocet due to allergic reactions and stomach pain from other meds. I have tried OTCs as well as other narcotics, but they simply don’t touch my pain.
I don’t understand why Darvocet should be taken off the market. It’s bad enough that I’m chronically ill and can’t drive on the days that I take Darvocet. But without Darvocet I would lose a number of days each month that could have been productive with it. Why should I and others like me be punished because some people aren’t judicious in their dosing?
Perhaps a better choice would be to make Darvocet a controlled substance as has been done with ADD/ADHD meds. That way doctors could better oversee their patients’ usage.

By: Rick

Rick — Fri, 29 May 2009 01:16:33 +0000

the tylenol is the problem. After 40 yrs of migraines, Darvon n-100 is an excellent alternative to having to take hydrocodone for moderate pain. Those that say it is no more effective than otc meds have an agenda. I find that when taken as directed, Darvon is an excellent tool and more effective than the NASIDs that are offered. Don’t take away my tools to lead a normal life whilst having migraine issues at hand.
Tylenol with darvocet is far more dangerous for the kidneys and one should only take Darvon 100- N-100 w/o tylenol. It won’t tear up your stomach and you don’t have to go to stronger hydrocodone and it works well with immitrex type of meds.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:48:48 +0000

I don’t believe Darvocet or Darvon should be takenn off the market. All drugs have potential side effects and most narcotics can cause dependency. Hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicoden, Norco) is far more potentionally addictive and has greater side effects than Propoxyphene.
I have been a nurse for 22 years and have heard doctors and nurses call Darvocet “glorified Tylenol”. So why have they suddenly decided it’s too dangerous to keep on the market? I am allergic to hydrocodone and codeine and take Darvocet for moderate to severe pain because of nerve damage in my feet and legs due to 30 plus years of diabetes. The pain is not severe enough to need drugs such as oxycodone, dilaudid or morphine and since I cannot take hydrocodone, darvocet is my only option. Taken responsibly, most medications are not dangerous or lethal to the majority of the population. Only 5.6% of drug deaths in an 8 year period was caused by Darvocet/Darvon. What about the other 94.4% of drug related deaths? What drugs were the culprits in those deaths and why are they not being recalled?

By: Kristine

Kristine — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 20:36:36 +0000

I’ve taken Darvocet for 8 years for pain with migraine. It is the only drug I can take for pain that does not upset my digestive system. Why is it that because someone abuses a drug, the rest of us that are responsible, are adversely affected.

By: John

John — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:17:29 +0000

Can someone tell me what amount of Darvocet it would take to be a lethal dose? Recently, a friend of mine intentionally overdosed. He actually took a mixture of Darvocet, Tramadol and Flexeril. He didn’t take a fist full at one time but did it over a 3 to 4 hour period. The Darvocet were the 100/650 dosage. The Tramadol were 50mg each and the Flexeril wer 5 mg each. It was determined that no less than 20 Darvocet, no less than 20 Tramadol and a dozen or so Flexeril had been ingested. He is a 245 lb man. No alcohol or any other drugs were taken. Fortunately his wife found him and called 911. I’m asking since I see this article mentions the fact people use this drug to commit suicide.

By: Theresa

Theresa — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:10:13 +0000

I was on darvocet in August 2008 and while I was on it I suffered seizures, hallucinations, and attempted suicide 3 times. I went after my husband with a steak knife and constantly provoked him to kill me because I did not want to live the way I was going through the things I was going through. I am currently off the darvocet and I am no longer suicidal or hallucinating. I am actually living a normal life again !!!

By: FAYE

FAYE — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:43:55 +0000

i cannot believe that this drug will be taken off the market. i hve taken this drug ( first Darvon and then darvocet) for at least 45 yrs. it is the only pain killer that I can take without causing problems to my stomach due to other illness. If there is anyway we can petition for this drug to stay on the market. I would certainly sign immediately.