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Propoxyphene overdose

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Propoxyphene (Darvon) is a narcotic pain reliever. Overdose symptoms could include: either small or dialated pupis, cold /clammy skin, blue lips, sedation, confusion, fainting, weak, slow or irregular pulse & slow, shallow breathing or resiratory arrest. The FDA banned Darvon & other medications that contain propoxyphene due to potential cardiac problems.

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

Is a type of:

Overdose

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Rare

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