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Opioids Darvon...help needed.

dhcdavid

dhcdavid

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Simple question folks: is there any difference whatsoever between dextroproproxyphene and proproxyphene?

On Wikipedia, the literature only mentioned dextroproproxyphene but the photos of different examples of pills and capsules listed the controlled ingredient as proproxyphene hydrochloride or proproxyphene napsylate.

If anyone could clear this up I'd be grateful.

Many thanks.
 
propoxyphene is the racemic mixture, meaning it is both levo and dextropropoxyphene. dextro has analgesic effects, levo has antitussive effects.

D and L mean the stereoisomer, that is the left handed and right handed versions of the drug.
 
proproxyphene hydrochloride or proproxyphene napsylate.
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The napsylate salt is supposed to be less abuse-able. [Related Reading]

In my opinion, however, Darvon isn't very recreational in the first place. IIRC, it has been completely removed from the market in the United States. It does have some value for opiate withdrawals, however.
 
i are spectre said:
i love the stuff, personally. it even works on suboxone!

dextropropoxyphene should be around twice as strong as propoxyphene, too.
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Do you reckon it could be felt on fentanyl? I mean I can catch a buzz off tramadol whilst on 300ucg/hr of fent believe it or not so what do you think?
 
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Proproxyphene and dextroproproxyphene are dangerous. They were removed from the market and medical use because they happen to very cardiotoxic and can cause a lot of heart related problems at prescription and recreational doses. Put that shit down the drain.
 
^ This. Darvocet is very easy to lethally overdose on because it blocks electrical conduction in the heart.

In almost every country in the world, Darvon/propoxyphene is discontinued these days, because even codeine is more effective as a painkiller.
 
sekio said:
^ This. Darvocet is very easy to lethally overdose on because it blocks electrical conduction in the heart.

In almost every country in the world, Darvon/propoxyphene is discontinued these days, because even codeine is more effective as a painkiller.
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During my pill popping days I decided to take a large dose of Darvon to get high. I was laying down in bed an hour after dosing and suddenly I begin to feel faint. My heart rate became irregular and I begin to panic and my chest felt strange. I kept my cool and kept myself awake for the next few hours until I felt normal and my heart rate returned to normal.

It certainly is garbage in terms of painkilling. My dentist gave it to me when I had my four wisdom teeth removed all at the same time. It did absolutely jack shit. At this time I was chipping with heroin so the next few days I was using dope for the pain. That did the job.
 
On reflection I think I will steer clear of the Darvon: it just looks really risky with no plus points whatsoever.

Thanks to all who took the time to respond: I know I would have popped my clogs years ago were it not for all the wisdom present in these forums. Stay safe everyone. D x
 
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