how does propoxy measure up?
2007-06-23 07:00:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Of the 3 propoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet) provides the least analgesic effect.
2007-06-23 09:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propoxyphene is a pain medication that is more for short term use, such as after an acute injury or surgery. If used for chronic pain such as cancer or permanent injuries with pain it looses its effects and you end of with its metabolite instead of pain control, just like demerol.
On the otherhand, Vicoden, which is a combination of hydrocodone and tylenol, and percocet which is a combination of oxycodone and tylenol, are first line treatments for chronic pain. Percocet is often better because oxycodone does not have a dosing ceiling and once a patient has built up a tolerance the tylenol can be dropped from the combination and the patient can then be given straight oxycodone with adjustments to keep the pain undercontrol.
2007-06-23 07:09:19 · answer #2 · answered by fnghtngale1 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Darvocet or Propoxyphene is the weakest. Additionally, it interacts poorly with drugs like valium. The (vicodin)hydrocodone versus the oxycodone (percocet) depends on the dosage. If I had a choice between a 10mg/325mg vicodin or a 5mg/500mg percocet I would choose the vicodin. Unless I can get a 7.5mg/200mg vicoprofen.
2007-06-25 03:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by David B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt. Take the opioids for better pain control as it is for more serious rececptor influence. The brain will tell you that propoxyphene isnt as good and send signals to your hand gragging the right stuff. Studys have shown that a couple of Vicodins are far more better than the Propoxyphene junk the doctor tries to give you at first. Percocet on the other hand is good if you take them on a empty stomach. Dont mix cause it is a waste. Ask for the number 10s' and dont take no for an answer, remember its your BUZZ.................................
2007-06-23 07:33:20 · answer #4 · answered by steve s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
propoxyphene isa narcotic also but not as strong i dont think as the other two but its a nardcotic nun the less its DARVON
2007-06-23 10:08:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say Propoxyphene < vicodin < percocet
It's pretty weak.
2007-06-23 07:04:26 · answer #6 · answered by killfoot2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check 'em yourself:
2007-06-23 07:08:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋