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Propoxyphene was a prescription narcotic, marketed under brand names Darvon® and Darvocet®, which was used to treat mild to moderate pain. Its users had a long history of harsh side effects and problems with overdose, but the propoxyphene side effects on the heart are what led to a recall by the FDA.

If you have experienced heart related side effects of propoxyphene such as heart attack or heart failure, you should contact a propoxyphene attorney to find out if you qualify for compensation.

Propoxyphene Side Effects

Most of the side effects of propoxyphene were well known to the manufacturers and FDA, but the drug was still widely prescribed right up until the recall. The side effects included:

• Skin rashes
• Dizziness, and fainting
• Headaches
• Mood disorders and abnormal behavior
• Blurred vision
• Vomiting and abdominal pain
• Decreased blood pressure
• Damage to the liver and pancreas
• Suicidal ideation

Propoxyphene Recalled Due to Heart Side Effects

In November 2010 the FDA recalled propoxyphene due to evidence that it damages the heart. Propoxyphene side effects were found to disrupt the normal electrical functions that control the heart, leading to serious side effects including:

• Arrhythmia - irregular heartbeats including Tachycardia (when the heart is beating too rapidly) or Bradycardia (when the heart is beating too slowly).
• Heart attack - when the blood vessels that supply blood to the heart are blocked, preventing sufficient oxygen from getting to the heart. Heart attacks can cause permanent damage to the heart or death.
• Congestive heart failure - when the heart is not pumping efficiently enough to deliver oxygen to supply other parts of the body.
• Cardiac arrest - when the heart suddenly stops functioning altogether. Anyone suffering cardiac arrest has to immediately receive medical attention (such as defibrillation or CPR). Most people will die within 4 to 6 minutes of cardiac arrest without treatment.

Contact a Propoxyphene Attorney

Countless people were unknowingly exposed to life threatening propoxyphene side effects, including irreversible damage to the heart. The manufacturers of this drug put consumers at risk.

If you are a former user, and your heart has been damaged by side effects of propoxyphene, you should contact a propoxyphene attorney. One of our experienced propoxyphene lawyers can evaluate your injuries and determine if you are eligible to receive compensation.