Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is cooperating with the FDA in recalling Darvocet and Darvon, their versions of the pain killer propoxyphene. Darvon, which is also sold as Darvocet (with acetaminophen added), could cause serious and potentially fatal heart rhythm abnormalities.

On November 19, 2010, the FDA determined that new clinical data, which show that side effects of Darvocet include an increased risk of serious and sometimes fatal heart rhythm abnormalities, tipped the scales in favor of a recall, after determining that the risks associated with Darvocet and Darvon outweigh the benefits provided by the treatment.

Darvocet has become one of the 25 most commonly prescribed medications, which has been prescribed to more than 22 million people.The main active drug in Darvocet and Darvon is propoxyphene, which the FDA has also removed from the market, affecting other generic versions of this widely prescribed pain medication.

If you or a loved one used Darvocet or Darvon, and suffered from any of the injuries mentioned or other side effects associated with this product, you may have a claim.

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