Darvocet Detox

Darvocet, a mix of propoxyphene and acetaminophen, reduces pain by binding to and thereby blocking the receptors in the brain which communicate pain to the body. Like morphine, OxyContin, Vicodin and other common pain relief prescriptions, Darvocet is a drug that is highly addictive. Not long after you begin your prescription, your body begins to develop a tolerance to the drug, requiring higher and higher doses of Darvocet to fully block your pain receptors and maintain a pain-free state. Unfortunately, this tolerance becomes a physical dependence on the drug, Darvocet addiction, and when that happens, it's crucial that you get treatment for the problem, starting with a Darvocet detox.

What is a Darvocet Detox?

A Darvocet detox allows your body to flush the drug out of its system and, at the same time, break its addiction. This happens automatically when you stop taking Darvocet, when you miss your dose or take a smaller dose than you need. Unfortunately, along with detoxification comes withdrawal symptoms. These are minimal at first-slight nausea, diarrhea, runny nose, hot and cold sweats-but if you don't take another Darvocet dose soon, these symptoms will just get worse.

At Meditox, we don't think you should have to choose between a Darvocet addiction and terrible withdrawal symptoms. There's a way that you can detox off of Darvocet with little to no negative physical effect. With a prescription for Subutex or Suboxone, you can break your dependence upon Darvocet and return to your usual state of clearheaded focus.

Why is Darvocet Detox Necessary?

All opiates, including Darvocet, when used for long periods of time begin to take their toll on the body. Liver function can suffer as well as the respiratory system. Low doses in the short-term are fine for most, but those who remain on the prescription for the long-term need more and more for it to keep working. More Darvocet means more damage and an addiction with a tighter hold. In order to maintain your health and rebuild your body after spending so long on opiates, a Darvocet detox is necessary.

What Can I Expect From a Darvocet Detox?

Without medical supervision, a Darvocet detox can make you feel like you've got a bad case of the flu. You can expect stomach cramps, runny nose and eyes, agitation and sweating, hot and cold flashes, and muscle and bone pain. It's definitely not comfortable or an easy process. The symptoms begin within hours of your last dose, peak after a few days and last for as long as a few weeks.

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With a prescription to buprenorphine-also known as Subutex or Suboxone-you can detox off of Darvocet without experiencing these symptoms. Subutex and Suboxone are partial agonists, which means that they bind to the receptors in your brain just like Darvocet would, offsetting the withdrawal symptoms without the same "high." This allows you to break your physical addiction as you steadily lower your Suboxone or Subutex dose into nonexistence.

At Meditox, you can take care of your Darvocet detox with a single appointment, a single prescription and just a few weeks of your life. Get the detox without the debilitating symptoms and reclaim your life before your Darvocet addiction takes over. Call today.

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