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What is the most important information I should know about fentanyl topical?
• Fentanyl topical should not be used to treat acute or post-operativepain fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Fentanyl topical is used to treat chronic pain fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Fentanyl may cause drowsiness or fatigue fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. If you experience drowsinessor fatigue, avoid these activities fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Also avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl topical can also cause constipation fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Drink plenty of water (sixto eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Increasing the amountof fiber in your diet can also help to alleviate constipation fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Never use more fentanyl than is prescribed for you fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. If your pain is notbeing adequately treated, talk to your doctor fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What is fentanyl topical?
• Fentanyl is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. It relievespain fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl topical patches are used to treat chronic pain that cannot becontrolled by less potent pain relievers fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl topical may also be used for purposes other than those listedin this medication guide fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fentanyl topical?
• Fentanyl topical should not be used to treat acute or post-operativepain fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Fentanyl topical is used to treat chronic pain fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl is habit forming and should be used under close medical supervision fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· kidney disease;
· liver disease;
· asthma;
· urinary retention;
· an enlarged prostate;
· hypothyroidism;
· seizures or epilepsy;
· gallbladder disease;
· a head injury; or
· Addison's disease fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• You may not be able to use fentanyl topical, or you may require a lowerdose or special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditionslisted above fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl is in the FDA pregnancy category C fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. This means that it is notknown whether fentanyl will harm an unborn baby fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. This medication may cause addictionand withdrawal symptoms in an unborn baby fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Do not use fentanyl topical withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursinginfant fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Do not use fentanyl topical without first talking to your doctor ifyou are breast-feeding a baby fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl topical patches are not approved for use by children youngerthan 12 years of age or by children younger than 18 years of age who weigh lessthan 50 kg (110 lbs) fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• If you are older than 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from fentanyl therapy fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. A lower dose or special monitoring may benecessary fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

How should I use fentanyl topical?
• Use fentanyl topical exactly as directed by your doctor fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. If you do notunderstand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explainthem to you fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Apply the patch to a flat, dry, area such as the chest, back, side, orupper arm fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Any hair on the application site should be clipped short but notshaved fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Avoid areas that are irritated or otherwise damaged fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• If the application site must be washed before the patch is applied, useclear water only fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Do not use soaps, oils, lotions, alcohol, or other chemicals fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Washing with these substances could change how much of the drug gets absorbedthrough the skin, which could be dangerous fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Allow the skin to dry completelybefore applying the patch fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Apply the patch as directed fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Press the patch firmly with the palm ofyour hand for 30 seconds making sure that the patch is sticking, especiallyaround the edges fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Each patch is worn for 72 hours fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• After removing the patch, press the sticky side to itself and disposeof the system in the toilet fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. If another patch is required, apply it to a differentskin site fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Do not cut or otherwise damage the patch, and do not apply any patchthat has been cut or damaged fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Never use more of this medication than is prescribed for you fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Too muchfentanyl could be very harmful fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Increase the amount of fiber and water in your diet to prevent constipation fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Keep it out of the reachof children and pets fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Store fentanyl topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Do not use a double doseof this medication fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Wait the prescribed amount of time before applying yournext patch fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Symptoms of a fentanyl overdose include slow breathing, seizures, dizziness,weakness, loss of consciousness or coma, confusion, tiredness, cold and clammyskin, and small pupils fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What should I avoid while using fentanyl topical?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Fentanyl may cause drowsiness or fatigue fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. If you experience drowsinessor fatigue, avoid these activities fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Avoid alcohol while using fentanyl topical fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Alcohol will greatly increasethe drowsiness and dizziness caused by fentanyl and could be dangerous fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Avoid becoming overheated or applying direct heat such as a heating padto the area where you have a patch fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Increased temperature can increase the amountof drug you absorb through your skin and may cause harmful effects fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What are the possible side effects of fentanyl topical?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop usingfentanyl topical and seek emergency medical attention:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· slow, weak breathing;
· seizures;
· cold, clammy skin;
· severe weakness or dizziness; or
· unconsciousness fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Continueto use fentanyl topical and talk to your doctor if you experience
· constipation;
· dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite;
· dizziness or lightheadedness;
· drowsiness or fatigue;
· muscle twitches;
· sweating;
· itching;
· decreased urination; or
· decreased sex drive fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Fentanyl is habit forming fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Do not stop using it suddenly fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

What other drugs will affect fentanyl topical?
• Fentanyl topical may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness,including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treatinsomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with fentanyl topical fentanyl citrate conscious sedation. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about fentanyl topical writtenfor health professionals that you may read fentanyl citrate conscious sedation.

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