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May 26, 2012

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What is restless leg syndrome (RLS)?

Restless leg syndrome (RLS, restless legs syndrome) is a common cause of painful legs. The leg pain of restless leg syndrome typically eases with motion of the legs and becomes more noticeable at rest. Restless leg syndrome also features worsening of symptoms and leg pain during the early evening or later at night.

Restless leg syndrome is often abbreviated RLS; it has also been termed shaking leg syndrome. Nighttime involuntary jerking of the legs during sleep are also known as periodic leg/limb movement disorder.

What causes restless leg syndrome?

The cause of restless leg syndrome is unknown in most people. However, restless leg syndrome has been associated with

pregnancy,
obesity,
smoking,
iron deficiency and anemia,
nerve disease,
polyneuropathy (which can be associated with hypothyroidism, heavy ...

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Darvon Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Eni Williams, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Darvon (propoxyphene) is a medication belonging to the narcotic (opiod) analgesic drug class. Darvon is available as a generic drug, and is prescribed to treat mild to moderate pain. The most common side effects of Darvon include lightheadedness, dizziness, sedation, constipation, nausea, and vomiting.

Darvon dosage in adults is 1 capsule (65 mg) or 1 tablet (100 mg) every 4 hours as needed for relief of pain not to exceed 390 mg (capsule) or 600 mg (tablets) in a 24-hour period. Drug interactions with Darvon include alcohol, barbiturates, skeletal muscle relaxants such as carisoprodol (Soma) and cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) in addition to benzodiazepine sedatives, (for example, diazepam [Valium]) and lorazepam [Ativan]). There are no adequate studies of Darvon in pregnant women and Darvon is found in breast milk.

Our Darvon Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements and disease and conditions.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Darvon Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

DARVON (propoxyphene hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

Darvon (propoxyphene) is indicated for the relief of mild to moderate pain.

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What is Darvon Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Darvon Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;
feeling light-headed, fainting;
confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
seizure (convulsions); or
jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Less serious side effects include:

feeling dizzy or drowsy;

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What is Darvon Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Darvon Consumer Information: Uses

FDA and Health Canada have requested that manufacturers voluntarily withdraw propoxyphene-containing medications from the US and Canadian markets due to several problems with safety, and its limited effectiveness.

This medication is used to help relieve mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene belongs to a class of drugs known as narcotic (opiate) analgesics. It works in the brain to change how your body feels and responds to pain.

HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide and, if available, the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist befo...

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