Darvocet is a pain reliever that is often combined with acetaminophen to increase its effectiveness. Darvocet is addictive and can have withdrawal symptoms. Darvocet can also be addictive and cause withdrawal symptoms in babies if the mother took Darvocet while pregnant or used Darvocet while nursing.
Darvocet is often prescribed to people who suffer pain from arthritis or other chronic illnesses, or people who are recovering from major surgery. Darvocet combined with acetaminophen provides greater pain relief than either drug can provide alone.
Darvocet is similar to codeine, although more effective. Darvocet is also in the same family as opium. Like opium and codeine, Darvocet is highly addictive and can cause withdrawal symptoms. You should not stop using Darvocet suddenly, but instead talk to your doctor about how to slowly stop taking the drug.
- dizziness
- lightheadedness
- nausea
- vomiting
- drowsiness
- constipation
Darvocet can also cause depressed breathing and therefore should be used with caution in older patients.
Darvocet is addictive because of the feelings of well being it creates in patients. It also chemically controls the brain’s reward systems, causing the patient to be overly interested in seeking more and more of the drug. Darvocet also reduces the consciousness of the patient, making it difficult to think clearly and rationally. Once the patient tries to stop taking Darvocet, difficult withdrawal symptoms arise. Darvocet withdrawal symptoms include:
- physical craving
- anxiety
- loss of appetite
- weight loss
- fatigue
- nausea
- diarrhea
Talk to a doctor before you stop taking Darvocet so you can work out a plan together to decrease any withdrawal symptoms.
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