pill identification (pink capsule west ward 235

[30945]

Can anyone tell me what this pill is?

[zippysgoddess]

Generic Darvocet, 65mgs.

verwon@gmail.com

Chronic Pain sufferer from severe spinal scoliosis with herniated discs and pinched nerves.

[kirby]

Small correction - the pill is generic Darvon, not generic Darvocet.


I'm not a pharmacist or a medical doctor. This message is not medical advice nor is it an offer to provide medical advice. All drug identifications should be validated by a licensed MD or pharmacist.

[robo]

Kirby is right.

This pill is PROPOXYPHENE HCL 65 MG
a generic version of Darvon Pulvules
Imprint Code West-ward 235
Description pink, oblong capsule
Info at http://propoxyphene.drugs.com

[Kayday]

Is Darvon a stronger pain reliever than oxycodone or hydrocodone? My friend says it is but, I don't believe him.

[Cats Meow]

The only thing Darvon is stronger than is acetaminophen, and even that it is in question! The FDA agrees Darvocet is no more effective for pain then Tylenol alone, and wants it phased out.

Propoxyphene (Darvon) is 1/40th the strength of morphine, hydrocodone is .6 times as strong as morphine and oxycodone is roughly 1.75 times stronger then morphine. Codeine is weak as hell and is 4 times stronger then propoxyphene.

Your friend is crazy!