Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to propoxyphene or any other drugs.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other pain relievers; anticoagulants ('blood-thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin); antidepressants; antihistamines; medications for cough, cold, or allergies; muscle relaxants; sedatives; seizure medications; sleeping pills; tranquilizers; and vitamins.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease, or a history of alcoholism.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking propoxyphene, call your doctor.

If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking propoxyphene.

You should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.

Remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.

 

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