What is Levorphanol Tartrate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

What is Levorphanol Tartrate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Levorphanol Tartrate overview

BRAND NAMES:

Generic Names:

Levorphanol Tartrate

Uses:

Relieves pain. This medicine is a narcotic analgesic.

Therapeutic Classes:

Analgesic

Forms:

Tablet

How it’s taken:

By mouth

What is Levorphanol Tartrate used for?

What form(s) does Levorphanol Tartrate come in

Tablet

What are common Levorphanol Tartrate doses?

Tablet 2MG

Common Levorphanol Tartrate prescriptions

Levorphanol Tartrate
2mg tablet
Levorphanol Tartrate
3mg tablet

How to take Levorphanol Tartrate

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.
Drink plenty of liquids to help avoid constipation.
Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
Drink plenty of liquids to help avoid constipation.
Oral routeYou may take this medicine with or without food.

What to do if you miss a dose of Levorphanol Tartrate

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Oral routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Levorphanol Tartrate contraindications

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to levorphanol.

Levorphanol Tartrate warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have had an allergic reaction to a pain medicine in the past.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have asthma, brain disease, gallbladder disease, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or lung problems such as asthma or emphysema.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have had a serious head injury, or any medical condition that causes increased pressure in your head.
This medicine can be habit-forming. Do not use more than your prescribed dose. Call your doctor if you think your medicine is not working.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.

Levorphanol Tartrate interactions

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) such as Eldepryl®, Marplan®, Nardil®, or Parnate®.
Make sure your doctor knows if are using droperidol, hydroxyzine, or phenothiazines such as prochlorperazine, Compazine®, Phenergan®, Thorazine®, or Trilafon®.
Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.
Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
This medicine may make you drowsy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
This medicine may cause constipation, especially with long-term use. Ask your doctor if you should use a laxative to prevent and treat constipation.

Levorphanol Tartrate side effects

Serious Side Effects

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.
Lightheadedness or fainting.
Severe vomiting, pain in your stomach.
Slow heartbeat.
Slow or shallow breathing.
Nausea or mild vomiting, loss of appetite.
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.

Less Serious Side Effects

Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest.
Headache.
Blurred vision.
Nausea or mild vomiting, loss of appetite.
Depression (feeling sad).
Confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, or tired feeling.
Mild skin rash or itching.
Bad dreams or abnormal thoughts.