The FDA has issued a recall on Darvon and Darvocet after determining that all painkillers that contain propoxyphene create an unreasonable risk to consumers.
The FDA has also informed the generic manufacturers of propoxyphene and requested that they voluntarily remove their products as well.
Health care professionals have been asked to stop prescribing propoxyphene to their patients, and patients who are currently taking the drug are asked to contact their doctor as soon as possible to discuss switching to another pain management therapy.
The following types of serious, life-threatening side effects have occurred:|
- Heart Attack
- Cardiac Arrest
- Sudden Death
- Stroke
- Heart Failure
- Heart Rhythm Distrurbance
- Arrhythmia
- Slow Heart Beat
- Bracycardia
- Convulsions
- Overdose
- Addiction
Cellino & Barnes is accepting cases where any of the above side effects have occurred. If you or a loved one has taken Darvon, Darvocet, Balacet, Propoxyphene, or Propacet 100 and suffered from any of the above mentioned side effects, contact Ross Cellino or Steve Barnes immediately.
Our Darvocet Recall Attorneys are available to speak with you and to help determine if you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
