Acetaminophen / propoxyphene User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)
Acetaminophen / propoxyphene has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 75 reviews on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Acetaminophen / propoxyphene
- Judit...
- April 6, 2010
For Pain "Take Darvocet for my Fibromyalgia. Take it in the morning and I am pain free for the rest of the day. The only side effect I experience is constipation. Great medicine! I have been on it for 3 years. I use it in combination with Pamelor. I feel human again! "
- Anonymous
- March 25, 2010
For Pain "I cannot STAND Vicodin, anything with codeine, etc., but recently I had to have a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and was one of the unfortunate 10% who got the resulting "spinal tap headache." I've given birth and I swear a spinal tap headache is more excruciating. I desperately needed something for the pain, but refused stronger narcotics as they make me really sick to my stomach, so my doctor gave me Darvocet. After taking it, I felt like I just had a normal, bad headache, which given my previous condition, was a huge relief. I could actually stand up straight and walk after taking it. Though it didn't completely ease the pain, it certainly made it quite bearable."
- Jason...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 6, 2015
Balacet (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "My sister suffered fatal respiratory failure from this pain med. Propoxyphene, on the market one minute, off the next, sounds like-and it is a warning enough that propoxyphene containing products such as this one can yield the dangerous adverse effects."
- Kathy...
- June 13, 2009
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "My 91 year old aunt was extremely hyper and hallucinated, after just 1 dose. She was up every 10-15 minutes and didn't sleep for about 40 hours. She had 5 broken ribs and didn't feel any pain while on the pills, but was in more pain after wards because of all the activity (bending, stooping and trying to lift things). "
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- Sun...
- April 14, 2012
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "This is the ONLY pain killer I can take due to Epilepsy as other pain killers cause allergic reactions or intolerance. Having been on Darvocet or its generic formula; even in spite of the anti-epileptic medications in addition to the medical conditions including MVP (cardiac) which would put this medication on the "shelf" exceptionally quick. Suffered no side effects or seizures at all. Therefore must also add having had this prescribed for minor to major injuries to sprains or strains. All my medications are carefully organized, whenever Darvocet is used, a schedule is configured out as not to rock the boat. Must add that Physicians trusts me with this where titration I can do myself from half to quartering and off."
- charl...
- November 10, 2009
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "I had teeth pulled. Darvocet given for pain/ Darvocet made me very depressed. I would cry for no reason. I had a Military boss that told me not to take medicine. I called Doctor and stopped the medicine. I no longer had these side effects."
- jolelee
- April 6, 2009
For Pain "I recently had surgery to remove my gallbladder. I was surprised by how effective this medication is. I have taken other pain-killers before, like hydrocodone, and they didn't seem to do much for me. Darvocet is really good for controlling pain. I was told to take two if needed but one works just fine. I even felt a little dizzy from them."
- Fibro
- September 29, 2009
For Pain "This comment is to Ginger A. I know exactly what you mean! I am 19, male, and have acute fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia usually affects males very differently than females. In males the pain is usually in the face or back, where as in females the pain is usually in the hands, legs, or back. I have taken Darvocet before for my Fibromyalgia, and it worked for about a week, and then it was useless. Plus it made me very drowsy. I suppose it's worth a try if the side effects are low, and it is working well for you. As is suggested for any drug. Moving on to stronger pain medication, and maybe Lyrica. Hope this helps."
- Anony...
- November 25, 2009
For Pain "I was prescribed Darvocet (generic) for menstrual pain. I have not found relief using any other medication, and asked for an alternative to Pamprin (and Aleve) from my doctor out of desperation, because I have missed a lot of school due to menstrual issues. She prescribed Darvocet. It works very well, but only for about an hour or two. There are no side effects for me (at least, none that I can tell), and as long as I have a small snack with it, there is no stomach upset. The lower rating is simply for the short time of effectiveness. Otherwise, this isn't bad."
- Anonymous
- October 11, 2010
For Pain "For menstural pain and ovarian cyst. I agree with the doctor's post. This pain medicine is better for long term chronic pain and not acute pain. When I get these pains it is pretty sudden and this medicine isn't strong enough. No side effects."
- jjr
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- December 25, 2017
For Pain "I used this for back pain which worked for me. The FDA recommended going to oxycontin or Oxycodone which are way more dangerous and addictive and the abuse numbers soared. My Dr chose tramadol which the government has not scheduled and it is causing more problems but i had a few darvocets when I had a tooth which need pulling but had to use antibiotics first tramadol no relief. But the few pills of darvocet got the pain down and my last supply"
- Anonymous
- April 29, 2010
For Pain "I had this prescribed for pain after back surgery. It seemed to do nothing to relieve the pain on the day of surgery (which was outpatient.) I intended to ask for something stronger, but the next day the pain had diminished to the point where I didn't need anything."
- poker...
- February 8, 2010
"I have been on Darvocet N-100 for about 30 years for rheumatoid arthritis. It has controlled most of the pain except when I'm in a full fledged flare up. I take it with methotrexate (which controls my arthritis) and now my insurance company has denied to pay for it. I did send a letter from my doctor and they still denied it. I know this drug works for me and they suggest I change to Percocet which they pay for and it doesn't work so guess I just endure the pain. Thanks Darvocet for the pain free years."
- 30223
- May 12, 2008
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "Darvocet is the only pain medicine I trust, and it works for me."
- Holt
- May 6, 2008
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "It will for sure help with the pain. Mine is a toothache, but it makes me so sleepy. I sleep wonderfully, but find it hard to want to wake up."
- Katfa...
- March 3, 2008
Wygesic (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "Really helped, worked fast. I took it with food, without food, it gave a sour stomach. Helped me sleep, too."
- RIOLEO
- May 15, 2009
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "This is the only drug that eases my arthritis and doesn't cause me a lot of side effects. I've been taking it for several years and hope I never have to give it up."
- Anonymous
- September 16, 2008
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "It's working for me also. I'm using it for some heavy-duty pain, and it's working but not 100%. I don't think there is much you can do to take the pain 100% away. But I thank the makers of Darvocet."
- Anonymous
- May 21, 2008
Balacet (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "This stuff works just as well as Vicodin and the rest of its family without the loopiness. It gives the extra edge you need to feel better, not sedated."
- Gunnery...
- November 20, 2008
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "I have horrible monthly cramps, and this is the ONLY thing that works. I can still function, and pain is gone when I take it. I also get migraines - this works great for them."
- painful...
- September 29, 2009
Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "I broke my back when I was 16 and have had a total of 26 surgeries in my life. Have taken Darvocet for 46 yrs now, and it has saved the day."
- Anonymous
- July 2, 2008
For Pain "This works wonderfully on my lower back pain and helps with my headaches too."
- Anonymous
- April 14, 2008
For Pain "I take it for migraines, works like a charm."
- Educa...
- April 28, 2009
For Pain "I like it better than Lortab. Doesn't make me sleepy, but helps when I am asleep. Pain from a Root Canal and I tell you what, I have no pain now."
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Darvocet-N 100 (acetaminophen / propoxyphene) for Pain "This is okay if you have a minor headache but it's very weak. I had a Hematoma when I was pregnant and they would only give this to me and it still didn't get rid of the pain and that was PAINFUL. Thought I was having a miscarriage when it first came on. I would definitely not recommend this for anything other than headaches."