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Senior Health News
Darvocet No Longer Available in the U.S.
Carol Eustice, our Guide to Arthritis, reports:
There has been talk of taking these drugs off the market for years. Since 1978, the FDA has received two requests to remove propoxyphene from the market. But, until this point, the FDA had concluded that the benefits of propoxyphene for pain relief at recommended doses outweighed the risks. Why the change? A study has now shown that, even at recommended doses, propoxyphene can affect the electrical activity of the heart -- increasing the risk for serious abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to serious side effects, including death.
If you have chronic pain conditions that are treated with Darvon, Darvocet, or other forms of propoxyphene, talk to your doctor about switching to different medication. Darvocet No Longer Available in the U.S. originally appeared on About.com Senior Health on Friday, November 19th, 2010 at 16:29:11. Permalink | Comment | Email this
Age, Testosterone, and... Cancer?
Testosterone levels often drop as men age, but no one's sure whether that actually causes problems. A new study suggests that cancer may contribute to this decline. However, there are some big concerns about how that study was conducted. Read all about it on the Men's Health Guidesite. Age, Testosterone, and... Cancer? originally appeared on About.com Senior Health on Tuesday, October 26th, 2010 at 16:01:31. Permalink | Comment | Email this
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