Darvocet - Introduction

Darvocet is the brand name or trade name of a medication used to treat mild pain. It is available throughout the world and is sold by prescription in pharmacies in the United States. As with any medication it is important to have information about the drug you may be about to ingest. Herein we will discuss Darvocet, its uses, possible side effects and also possibilities on where to purchase the drug.

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Darvocet or Dextropropoxyphene is an analgesic in the opioid category. It is used as a pain killer to treat mild pain and is also an anti-tussive and a local anesthetic. Darvocet is sold under many different trade names in many different countries and is manufactured by Eli Lilly and Company. Much like codeine, dextropropoxyphene is a weak opioid and has been know to cause dependency among some recreational users. Darvocet is particularly useful for those patients with the “poor metabolizer” genotype. This drug has been found to relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome and in its pure form is commonly used to help with opioid addiction by helping to relieve withdrawal symptoms. Although it is in itself and opioid it is very weak in comparison to the opioids that are commonly abused and thus while it can help with some physical withdrawal effects such as muscle cramps it does not help with mental withdrawal. It is advised that caution be exercised when administering Darvocet or dextropropoxyphene to children, the elderly and patients who may be pregnant or breastfeeding. Darvocet has also reportedly caused kidney, liver and respiratory problems in some cases of prolonged use and should be not used along with excess alcohol. Currently Dextropropoxyphane carries a black box warning in the United States stating: Propoxyphene should be used with extreme caution, if at all, in patients who have a history of substance/drug/alcohol abuse, depression with suicidal tendency, or who already take medications that cause drowsiness (e.g. antidepressants, muscle relaxants, pain relievers, sedatives, tranquilizers). Fatalities have occurred in such patients when propoxyphene was misused.

Darvocet is commonly available in pharmacies throughout the United States with a prescription from your doctor. This option of buying is time consuming and will also cost you a lot of money. A cheaper and easier option would be to buy your next order of Darvocet from one of the many online pharmacies overseas. These pharmacies are usually able to save their customers large amounts of money in comparison to pharmacies in the United States. Because of lower manufacturing costs in countries like India, companies such as medsindia.com are able to offer the same medications at a much reduced price and usually without the need of a prescription. While they may not have the same name as the average United States consumer would be most familiar, these drugs are of the same high quality and may differ only in inactive ingredients such as colors and preservatives.

Of course some caution must be exercised when ordering from a foreign online pharmacy. As we have all heard, there are some scams operating online in relation to medication and thus it is important to never respond to any unsolicited emails. It is a good idea to make sure that the company you order with offers a guaranteed delivery policy such as MedsIndia.com's policy so that you are not stuck paying for a product that never arrives. Also check to see if you can find any customer reviews on the pharmacy you want to order with. Many reputable companies will have a trail of satisfied customers some of whom will write up positive reviews.

Darvocet is a prescription medication used to treat mild pain amongst other things. As with any drug there are some side effects and interactions that one should be aware of before beginning treatment. Darvocet is available in pharmacies online and also in pharmacies throughout the United States.