Propoxyphene

Propoxyphene is used to relieve mild to moderate pain. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Propoxyphene comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth. It usually is taken every 4 hours as needed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take propoxyphene exactly as directed. Propoxyphene can be habit-forming. Shake the liquid well before each use.

<p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Propoxyphene may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

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dizziness</li>
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lightheadedness</li>
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drowsiness</li>
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upset stomach</li>
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vomiting</li>
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constipation</li>
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stomach pain</li>
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skin rash</li>
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mood changes</li>
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headache</li></ul></p> <p></p> <p>If you experience the following symptom, call your doctor immediately:

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difficulty breathing</li></ul>If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at <a href='http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch'>http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch</a>] or by phone [1-800-332-1088].</p>

Before taking propoxyphene, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to propoxyphene or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other pain relievers; anticoagulants ('blood-thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants; antihistamines; medications for cough, cold, or allergies; muscle relaxants; sedatives; seizure medications; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease, or a history of alcoholism. if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking propoxyphene. you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.