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Darvocet has become one of the 25 most commonly prescribed medications which has been prescribed to more than 22 million people. The risk for serious abnormal heart rhythms and heart attacks have been linked to serious effects, including sudden death for users of Darvocet. This Alert Affects: Patients who have been prescribed Darvon, Darvocet or generic Propoxyphene Have you or a loved one suffered from abnormal heart rhythms, heart attacks, or other heart problems while taking Darvon, Darvocet or the generic Propoxyphene? If so, please call the US Drug Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466.
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Darvon (propxyphene) was first introduced in 1957 as a mild pain
reliever. Darvocet was introduced as a combination drug that contained
both propxyphene and acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol. At
the time of the recall, Darvocet was one of the most commonly prescribed
medications in the United States. For years the medical community has been calling for a recall of Darvon and Darvocet, these medications were sold to millions of Americans without adequate warning about the risk of injury or death. Please call the US Drug Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466 if you or a loved one has suffered any of the following injuries:
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Darvocet
Investigation