For 55 years, Darvon/Darvocet served as an opioid pain reliever. It was said to have the “potency of codeine” and effectively got rid of headaches, but it was really hard on the heart.

"To classify these medications as a drug of abuse and dependence in the same vein as Xanax, Valium, Darvocet is not only scientifically incorrect, but [a] real concern for limiting access to these ...

It would mean the two pills would be listed under law in the same category as some narcotics, opioids, depressants, and stimulants, including Xanax, Valium, Darvocet, which has sparked huge concerns.

WESTWOOD: Other Schedule 4 drugs include narcotics, stimulants and painkillers. AVEGNO: To classify these medications in the same vein as Xanax, Valium, Darvocet is not only scientifically incorrect ...

"To classify these medications as a drug of abuse and dependence in the same vein as Xanax, Valium, Darvocet is not only scientifically incorrect, but [a] real concern for limiting access to these ...

AVEGNO: To classify these medications in the same vein as Xanax, Valium, Darvocet is not only scientifically incorrect but a real concern for limiting access to these drugs. WESTWOOD: Dr. Daniel ...