Darvocet Withdrawal

The generic name for Darvocet, Wygesic and Darvocet A500 is propoxyphene/acetaminophen, a combination that creates an effective opiate drug often prescribed to those who suffer from mild to moderate pain. There are a number of side effects commonly experienced by those who take Darvocet. These include nausea and vomiting, a feeling of sedation or mental dullness, constipation and more. Another side effect that will touch anyone who takes Darvocet for more than a few weeks is addiction. Attempt to stop taking it "cold turkey," or without warning, and you will find yourself in the throes of a painful Darvocet withdrawal.

What is a Darvocet Withdrawal?

Darvocet is an opioid-based prescription drug in the same family as codeine and morphine. It works by binding to the opiate receptors in the brain and blocking your experience of pain. Your body comes to depend upon the presence of Darvocet after a relatively brief period of regular use, a period of time that is different for everyone. The tolerance that your body develops during this introductory period is also known as addiction. Should you try to stop taking the drug abruptly or even just accidentally miss a dose, you will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms. It is these symptoms that define a Darvocet withdrawal.

What are the Symptoms of a Darvocet Withdrawal?

When you detox off of Darvocet , your experience is similar to an intense onslaught of the flu: a general weak and achy feeling, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia. These symptoms begin between four to six hours after your last dose and increase in severity over the next 48 to 72 hours until they peak, then level out and remain for as long as a month. The length of time in which you will experience withdrawal symptoms is directly proportional to the amount of your dosage and the duration of your addiction.

The symptoms of a Darvocet withdrawal can put you out of commission for a month or more. At Meditox, we can help you avoid these symptoms with a singular Suboxone detox.

What are the Treatment Options for Darvocet Withdrawal?

There are a few different treatment options when it comes to Darvocet withdrawal. Essentially, you make a choice: either treat your opiate addiction in such a way that you avoid withdrawal symptoms or quit taking the drug and treat the symptoms individually as they appear. There are medications available to treat headaches, nausea, fatigue, et cetera, but chances are they won't be strong enough to make a difference, or they will be so strong that you will still be unable to carry out your daily responsibilities at home and at work.

At Meditox, we believe in the evidence-based opiate addiction treatment option, buprenorphine, or Suboxone. It allows you to immediately stop taking Darvocet without experiencing the intensity of these withdrawal symptoms.

How Does Meditox Treat Darvocet Withdrawal?

Our exceptional Suboxone detox and treatment at Meditox is an outpatient treatment that allows you to continue to work at home and at the office without taking a month off to spend in bed. Few of us have the time and resources to take such an impromptu hiatus and at Meditox, we can help you break your addiction to Darvocet without falling behind on the rest of your life due to violent withdrawal symptoms.

If you feel that Meditox might be the right solution for you or your loved one, please call us for a toll-free and private consultation:

Additional Resources

Annals of Family Medicine: Treating Opioid Addiction with Buprenorphine-Naloxone in Community-Based Primary Care Settings

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