What is Darvon?

Darvon is a popular painkiller first approved by the FDA in 1957. It is used to treat mild to moderate pain and also used before, during and after surgery. The active ingredient in Darvon, propoxyphene, is one of the oldest and most popular painkillers in the U.S. According to data from the Federal Drug Abuse Warning Network, Darvon deaths linked to propoxyphene accounted for over 5% of all drug related deaths between 1987 and 2006.

History of Dangerous Darvon Side Effects

Questions about dangerous side effects from propoxyphene began to surface in 1978 when a consumer advocacy group petitioned the FDA to ban the drug due to a number of deaths in the U.S. While the consumer advocates were unsuccessful then, they renewed their efforts in 2006. Ultimately their message that the drug endangered public health was heard when studies in 2009 proved that propoxyphene should be removed from the market.

Darvon has been found to cause:

• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Death

Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals was the first major manufacturer to comply with the November 2010 FDA request to halt manufacturing of Darvon and Darvocet. The company also became the first to be hit with a lawsuit when a woman filed a class action suit against the company, alleging that Darvocet caused her to suffer two heart attacks. Her claim states that Xanodyne failed to adequately warn the public of the product’s severe side effects. Although the FDA mandated revised product labeling in 2009 to better warn patients of the risk of overdose and accidental death, these labels did not warn the public of potential heart complications.

What to Do If You’ve Been Injured by Darvon

As a result of the makers of Darvon failing to adequately inform the public about the risk of taking Darvon, individuals who were injured by this dangerous drug may be entitled to financial compensation in a Darvon settlement.

If you believe you have been injured by Darvon, please call us today to schedule a free consultation and evaluation of your case. Only an experienced personal injury attorney can explain your rights and potential compensation based on the facts of your case.