Brand Name: Darvon®, Darvon®-N
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
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
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Fiber
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| Depletion or interference |
None known
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| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known
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| Supportive interaction |
None known
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| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known
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| Adverse interaction |
None known
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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.
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