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Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen Treatment Report
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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.
Reasons Taken
83 patients in the community are taking or have taken Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 44 | 53% |
| Other | 23 | 27% |
| Back pain | 2 | 2% |
| General health | 2 | 2% |
| Pain, chronic | 2 | 2% |
| Pain: mid-back (bra-strap area) | 1 | 1% |
| Headache | 1 | 1% |
| Peripheral neuritis (neuropathy) | 1 | 1% |
| Pain, neck/shoulder | 1 | 1% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 1% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen.
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen or how long patients were taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen before stopping.
Currently taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen
Stopped taking Propoxyphene-Acetaminophen
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 8 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 13% | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 63% | 5 |
| Slight | 25% | 2 |
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)
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- 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
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Pain
- Advice/Tips
- I take this medication about an hour before bedtime, it takes the edge off without feeling loopy.
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