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Combination drugs: Coalgesic®, Co-Proxamol, Darvocet® N, Darvon® Compound, Distalgesic®, Propacet 100®, Wygesic®
Propoxyphene is a narcotic analgesic used to relieve mild to moderate pain. Propoxyphene is available alone and in combination with other drugs.
Safetychecker Summary
for Propoxyphene
(for details about the summarized interactions, read the full article)
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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.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
Propoxyphene may cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset. Propoxyphene-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
Propoxyphene 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.
References:
1. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Narcotic Agonist Analgesics. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Feb 1990, 242–3v.
2. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Narcotic Agonist Analgesics. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Feb 1990, 242–3v.
3. Threlkeld DS, ed. Central Nervous System Drugs, Narcotic Agonist Analgesics. In Facts and Comparisons Drug Information. St. Louis, MO: Facts and Comparisons, Feb 1990, 242–3v.
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