People who take too much of the prescription narcotic Darvon (propoxyphene hydrochloride) put themselves at risk of suffering an overdose which can be fatal. An Darvon overdose is most often accidental but can be intentional in nature. Darvon is an opiate medication used to relieve mild to moderate pain. It can be used safely but has the potential to be habit-forming. Darvon is considered a drug of abuse and some people use it recreationally which is dangerous. Mixing Darvon with other substances such as alcohol can also cause a severe reaction. The drug depresses the central nervous system so combining it with other substances that have this effect can be deadly. These include alcohol, sleeping medication, sedatives, tranquilizers, other narcotics and muscle relaxers.
Special Warnings and Possible Signs of Darvon Overdose
Warnings that accompany the medication say many fatalities happen within the first hour after a Darvon overdose. Many cases of overdose that result in death have occurred in patients who have prior histories with emotional disturbance, suicidal ideation or a history of combining CNS depressants. This can cause respiratory depression, hypertension, extreme sedation or coma. Respiratory depression is a serious concern with all opioid medications and happens more often among the elderly or debilitated patients who were not tolerant to opioids before beginning therapy with them. If an overdose is suspected, it’s imperative that emergency medical personnel be called right away. Treatment options may include giving the patient activated charcoal to absorb the drug ingested by the patient. Signs of Darvon overdose include extreme confusion, pinpoint pupils, extreme fatigue, excessive sweating, severe headache, nausea, respiratory depression, falling blood pressure and heart rate, convulsions, circulatory collapse, stupor and coma.
Darvon Addiction Can Be Treated Rapidly With Waismann Method
Darvon can also be dangerous for individuals who are prone to addiction. Patients who develop a physical and/or psychological dependency on Darvon should be treated medically to ease patients through withdrawal and offer a safe detox. Waismann Method provides renowned opiate detox that is quick, compassionate and discreet. We’ve treated thousands of people over the last decade with our in-hospital medical procedure using intravenous medication. The medication cleanses Darvon or other opiates from patients’ systems while they sleep lightly under general anesthesia. This takes less than two hours and patients awake from sedation without the awareness they went through an accelerated withdrawal. Waismann Method never participates in opiate substitution therapy with Suboxone or methadone to wean our patients. These medications are also opiates, can be habit-forming and may lead to the need for a second detox. We require that patients stay in the hospital for 2 to 4 days. Once discharged, they can return home or choose to extend recovery at our Domus Retreat transitional living facility. Holistic and therapeutic services are offered in a discreet and supportive setting where patients can thrive and learn to adjust to an opiate-free life.
