Acetaminophen / propoxyphene and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• Im ...
• May 15, 2009

Acetaminophen / propoxyphene for Pain "I use Darvocet for severe headaches if/when ibuprofen won't relieve the pain. I can take Darvocet and not have to miss work because of the headaches. The only (minor) side effect is a bit of drowsiness, which goes away after I drink my morning tea. The added benefit of the drowsiness is getting additional headache relief by sleeping (if I am at home). I hope and pray that the FDA's recent recommendation to withdraw it from the market is reconsidered. I would be lost without my Darvocet - I use it infrequently and only out of necessity, but I wouldn't take any other pain prescription to stop my headache pain. Saying that acetaminophen is as effective as Darvocet is a joke; Tylenol never relieves my pain when taken alone."

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2008

Acetaminophen / propoxyphene for Pain "For me, this is only slightly better than Tylenol, but it is what my doctor prescribes for me, so it is definitely better than nothing. I have no side effects from it, no sleepiness, upset stomach, etc."

• Anonymous
• June 28, 2009

For Pain "Only thing that works after I've had a migraine for a while and when Tylenol Migraine or Imitrex don't work. Love it because it doesn't make me feel loopy or drowsy. Can take it and still work, and most of all because it works."

• Fib...
• 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, whereas 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."

• Anonymous
• October 18, 2010

For Osteoarthritis "It helps the pain a little, but not a lot. It does make me drowsy after a while, though."