Dr. Grimes gave a deposition in which he discussed the extent to which Mr. Dalton should have continued taking the medication. In November of 1994 I said that he should not be taking all that Darvocet. I have not changed my opinion other than to qualify it by saying that I don't know what the situation is currently so I don't know whether he needs it or not. Darvocet is a narcotic pain medication. It has addiction potential.
Most physicians try to get the patient away from that type of medication. . . . .
All four of these drugs are consistent with a back pain complaint, and they are frequently prescribed. Darvocet is not a major narcotic, but at the same time, it is an addicting drug. The other medications are not considered addictive drugs. Darvocet is not a medication that we feel any hesitancy in prescribing short term. But if the medication is continuing to be prescribed it attacks the symptoms and not the problem.