Heart Attacks, Strokes and Death Linked to Darvon and Darvocet
Darvon and Darvocet are both part of the propoxyphene family of painkillers. Darvon was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1957 and Darvocet (containing acetaminophen) was approved in 1972.
In 1978, Public Citizen, a consumer advocate group, asked the FDA to ban all forms of propoxyphene (including Darvon and Darvocet) after several deaths were reported; however, the FDA failed to act at that time. Additional efforts were made to ban this dangerous painkiller in 2006, although it wasn’t until January 2009 that the FDA agreed that the “drug’s cardiac effects would be relevant in weighting its risks and benefits.” In July 2009, the FDA mandated that a warning be posted, alerting patients to the potential risks of propoxyphene.
Evidence suggests that the manufacturer, Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc., was aware of the possible heart problems caused by these drugs. In November 2010, Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals agreed to remove these drugs from the marketplace.
If you or a loved one were taking Darvon or Darvocet, and you experienced…
Side effects of Darvon and Darvocet
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Arrhythmia (resulting in on-going medical treatment)
- Death
…contact the Darvon attorneys at Craig Swapp & Associates for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our Darvocet attorneys will be able to explain your rights and how you or your family may be financially compensated for those injuries caused by these dangerous drugs.
Call Craig Swapp & Associates at 1-800-404-9000 or submit details of your case to us online.
