Propoxyphene side effects and natural alternative medicine

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Propoxyphene Information

is a narcotic analgesic used to relieve mild to moderate pain. is available alone and in combination with other drugs.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
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Check: Other—Before taking any of these supplements or eating any of these foods with your medication, read this article in full for details.	Fiber
Depletion or interference	None known
Side effect reduction/prevention	None known
Supportive interaction	None known
Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability	None known
Adverse interaction	None known

An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.

Propoxyphene Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds

Food
may cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset. -containing products may be taken with food to reduce or prevent GI upset.¹ A common side effect of narcotic analgesics is constipation.² Increasing dietary fiber (especially vegetables and whole-grain foods) and water intake can ease constipation.

Alcohol
may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Alcohol may intensify these effects and increase the risk of accidental injury.³ To prevent problems, people taking propoxyphene should avoid alcohol.

Medication Reviews & Side Effects for Propoxyphene

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