1. The use of propoxyphene napsylate in the treatment of heroin and methadone addiction.
- Author
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Inaba DS, Gay GR, Whitehead CA, Newmeyer JA, and Bergin D
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Child, Dextropropoxyphene adverse effects, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Substance Withdrawal Syndrome drug therapy, Dextropropoxyphene therapeutic use, Heroin Dependence drug therapy, Methadone, Substance-Related Disorders drug therapy
- Abstract
The use of methadone in the treatment of heroin addiction continues to be controversial. Propoxyphene napsylate (Darvon N(R)) is a possible alternative and a pilot study was conducted to test its acceptability, safety and clinical efficacy in treating long term, "multi-relapse" heroin addicts. Findings indicate that propoxyphene napsylate suppresses many of the symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal phenomena. It should be viewed as a very promising therapeutic tool to be used in conjunction with psychological counseling and socio-vocational rehabilitation in detoxification and maintenance therapy for heroin or methadone addiction.
- Published
- 1974