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Darvocet

• If you need pain medication for the treatment of mild to moderate pain due to an illness or painful chronic condition, your doctor may prescribe Darvocet. It is the combination of the chemical propoxyphene napsylate and acetaminophen. It comes in two strengths, Darvocet N-50 and Darvocet N-100.
  
  

Side Effects for Darvocet

• The most common side effects when taking Darvocet are nausea, vomiting, dizziness and sedation. Less common side effects include euphoria, hallucinations, headaches and abdominal pain.
  
  

Parafon Forte

• If you are suffering from a painful musculoskeletal condition, your doctor may prescribe Parafon Forte for you. The active ingredient in this drug is chlorzoxazone and it comes in a 500mg caplet.
  
  

Side Effects for Parafon Forte

• Common side effects of Parafon Forte are light-headedness, drowsiness and over-stimulation. Gastrointestinal bleeding can occur, but incidents are rare.
  
  

Similarities for Both Medications

• Both Parafon Forte and Darvocet treat pain, but the similarity stops there. Parafon Forte specifically treats musculoskeletal pain such as strains and sprains. Darvocet, which contains an opiate, is a narcotic that treats more generalized pain.