PatientsLikeMe : Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen Treatment Report

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Taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen
56 Patients currently take Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen
9 Patients stopped taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen
Gypsy Sensation: Severe Overall: Moderate Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: mild Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile Gypsy 100mg daily since Jun 30, 2008
GothicRosie Sensation: Moderate Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: mild Speech: moderate Swallowing: mild Upper limb: moderate Walking: moderate See profile GothicRosie Darvocet-N 100, as needed since Oct 25, 2007
pc4069 Sensation: Severe Overall: Mild Cognition: moderate Vision: moderate Speech: none Swallowing: none Upper limb: none Walking: moderate See profile pc4069 Darvocet-N 100, 200mg as needed since May 21, 2008

Brand Names: Darvocet, Darvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, Propox-N
Generic Name: Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen

What is Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen? This is a combination analgesic that combines propoxyphene, an opioid analgesic and acetaminophen for use in mild to moderate pain. It is available in different strengths under brand names including Darvocet, Balacet 325™; Darvocet A500®; Darvocet-N® 100; Darvocet-N® 50.

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Jump to:: Reasons Taken; Dosages; Duration; Patient Evaluations

Reasons Taken

65 patients in the community are taking or have taken Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen.

Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Pain	37	56%
Other	19	29%
General health	2	3%
Back pain	1	1%
Pain, neck/shoulder	1	1%
Headache	1	1%
Pain: mid-back (bra-strap area)	1	1%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen.

0 mg day	0 mg none	0 none	75 mg day	100 mg day	150 mg day	200 mg day	500 mg day	650 mg day	1950 mg day
2	34	1	1	5	2	1	1	1	3

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen or how long patients were taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen before stopping.

Currently taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
2	3	4	6	6	19

Stopped taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen

0-1 month	1-3 months	3-6 months	6 months-1year	1-2 years	2 years or more
2	1	1	1	2	2

Why Patients Stopped Taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice	5	50%
Did not seem to work	3	30%
Course of treatment ended	2	20%
Other	1	10%

Patient Reported Evaluations

Results from 8 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.

Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)

Moderate	63%	5
Slight	38%	3

Pain

Side-effects (as an overall problem)

Severe	0%	0
Moderate	0%	0
Mild	25%	2
None	75%	6

Top reported side-effects include: Dizziness, Drowsiness

Summary results are based on 8 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.

Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 8)

Gypsy

Sensation: Severe

Overall: Moderate

Cognition: moderate

Vision: mild

Speech: mild

Swallowing: mild

Upper limb: moderate

Walking: moderate

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by Gypsy
Aug 20, 2008