Darvon and Darvocet
Are You Considering a Darvon or Darvocet Lawsuit?
A recent study has linked the active ingredient in Darvon and Darvocet to abnormal heart rhythms, which in some cases can be fatal. In November 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended that all products containing the active ingredient propoxyphene be removed from the market. Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., the maker of the pain medications Darvon and Darvocet, agreed to comply with the request.
Darvon and Darvocet side effects can have serious and possibly fatal consequences. If you or someone you know has experienced adverse Darvocet or Darvon side effects, please don't hesitate to contact an experienced Georgia pharmaceutical injury attorney. You may have grounds for a Darvon or Darvocet lawsuit, or a wrongful death lawsuit. At the Eichholz Law Firm, a Georgia lawyer is prepared to put our experience and resources to work for those who experienced propoxyphene injuries or adverse Darvon and Darvocet side effects.
Darvon and Darvocet Research Reveals Alarming Results
Even when patients take recommended doses of Darvon or Darvocet, they may experience adverse side effects, researchers found. The pain medication can affect the electrical activity in the heart.
In addition to Darvon and Darvocet, other brands containing propoxyphene include:
- Dolene
- Balacet
- Genagesic
- Wygesic
- Propacet
- Trycet
It's expected that manufacturers of the above medications will take their products off the market as well.
About 10 million people were taking propoxyphene-containing products when the FDA request for removal was issued. If you were using any of the propoxyphene-based products such as Darvon or Darvocet, talk to your doctor as soon as possible. It is also important to contact an experienced Georgia personal injury attorney who can discuss your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Contact a Georgia Lawyer
At the Eichholz Law Firm, our attorneys are prepared to fight to protect your legal rights. Contact our Georgia law firm for a free and confidential consultation. If you experienced any adverse side effects of Darvon or Darvocet, you may have grounds for a product liability lawsuit.
