In November 2010, the FDA recalled the pain medications Darvon and Darvocet, both of which contain propoxyphene, due to a study linking them to heart problems and addictive qualities. Doctors have been urging the FDA to take these medications off the market for years and the FDA finally caved in to the pressure because of the substantial evidence of heart problems related to propoxyphene. These complications affect a large amount of people seeing as just last year, over 10 million people in the United States took either Darvon or Darvocet. The FDA recall has paved the way for people who have suffered these complications to file suit against the pharmaceutical giant that manufactures these drugs.

Darvon and Darvocet are medications manufactured by Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals and were approved by the FDA more than 50 years ago. They are used as pain-relievers but have several adverse side effects. Not only are they reported to cause heart problems and abnormalities, but now studies are indicating that their addictive qualities may also cause drug-related deaths or suicide. If you or someone you know has experienced any of these complications from taking Darvon or Darvocet, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, pain, and suffering. Contact a drug litigation attorney today to discuss your legal options.