Darvocet Precautions

Before taking this medication, let your doctor know if you have:

• abdominal/stomach problems such as severe diarrhea
• alcohol use
• breathing or lung disease such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
• difficulty urinating (e.g. enlarged prostate, urethral stricture)
• drug dependency
• kidney disease
• liver disease
• mental/mood problems such as depression, suicidal tendency, toxic psychosis
• seizure disorders
• serious head injury or brain disease.

This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; use carefulness while engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Avoid alcohol because it may increase the risk of side effects.

This product contains acetaminophen, which may cause liver damage. Daily use of alcohol, especially when combined with acetaminophen, may increase risk for liver damage. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

To minimize dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position.

Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive its side effects, especially drowsiness.

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not recommended for use for long periods or in high doses near the expected delivery date because of the potential for harm to an unborn baby. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Propoxyphene with acetaminophen passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.