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Darvon® and Darvocet® Linked to Death, Heart Attacks, and Arrhythmias You could be entitled to compensation! Do not Delay! After fifty-three years on the market, the FDA and the companies who have manufactured and sold propoxyphene have discovered that this long-used drug can cause quick and sudden death when used as prescribed / recommended. Banned in the United Kingdom since 2005, and then banned in the European Union in January 2009, an estimated 10 million patients have used these quite common pain medications. On November 19, 2010 the FDA asked manufacturers of propoxyphene (Darvon®, Darvocet®) to recall the product. “The FDA sought market withdrawal of propoxyphene after receiving new clinical data showing that the drug puts patients at risk of potentially serious or even fatal heart rhythm abnormalities. As a result of these data, combined with other information, including new epidemiological data, the agency concluded that the risks of the medication outweigh the benefits.” - FDA News Release, November 19, 2010. More Information About Propoxyphene, Darvon® and Darvocet® Propoxyphene is an opioid used to help reduce mild to moderate pain. Approved by the FDA, and available since 1957, propoxyphene is manufactured by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., which markets the drug under the brand names of Darvon® and Darvocet®. The difference between the two painkiller medications is that while Darvon® is composed entirely of propoxyphene, Darvocet® combines propoxyphene with acetaminophen. The Consumer Watchdog group Public Citizen first asked for a Darvon® recall in 1978. Thirty years later, the group filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to cause action on a 2006 petition to remove the drug from the marketplace. Some of the other limitations of propoxyphene-containing medications can include: · As weak painkillers, they provide sometimes minimal benefits. · The combination of propoxyphene and acetaminophen (Darvocet®) is often no more effective than acetaminophen on its own. · The difference between the dose needed for treatment and a potentially harmful dose is too small, increasing the potential for overdose. · As an opioid, it can be addictive. “The FDA is advising health care professionals to stop prescribing propoxyphene to their patients, and patients who are currently taking the drug should contact their health care professional as soon as possible to discuss switching to another pain management therapy.” - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) News Release, 19 November 2010. Darvon®/Darvocet® Side-Effects Severe and even fatal responses to Darvon® and other pain medications containing propoxyphene have been reported, such as: - Death
- Heart Attack
- Heart Arrhythmias
- Suicide
- Overdose
If you or a loved one have been prescribed Darvon®, Darvocet®, or any other generic form of propoxyphene and have experienced any of these symptoms, please contact us immediately for a free consultation and free evaluation of your potential legal claim. Always consult with your physician before you stop taking any medications, including propoxyphene.
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The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving Darvon®, Darvocet®, or any other generic form of propoxyphene.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after taking Darvon®, Darvocet®, or any other generic form of propoxyphene, it is important that you consult with a legal professional immediately. The Mulligan Law Firm has lawyers standing by to help you.
You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. We take all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award or compensation.
Do not delay, as your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait. Statutes of limitations vary by state, and failure to act immediately may cause you to lose your potential legal rights forever.
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