fentanyl online
(FEN ta nill)
Duragesic
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 online. Fentanyl topical is used to treat chronic pain fentanyl online.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities fentanyl online. Fentanyl may cause drowsiness or fatigue fentanyl online. If you experience drowsinessor fatigue, avoid these activities fentanyl online.
• Also avoid alcohol, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines fentanyl online. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation fentanyl online.
• Fentanyl topical can also cause constipation fentanyl online. Drink plenty of water (sixto eight full glasses a day) to lessen this side effect fentanyl online. Increasing the amountof fiber in your diet can also help to alleviate constipation fentanyl online.
• Never use more fentanyl than is prescribed for you fentanyl online. If your pain is notbeing adequately treated, talk to your doctor fentanyl online.
What is fentanyl topical?
• Fentanyl is in a class of drugs called narcotic analgesics fentanyl online. It relievespain fentanyl online.
• Fentanyl topical patches are used to treat chronic pain that cannot becontrolled by less potent pain relievers fentanyl online.
• Fentanyl topical may also be used for purposes other than those listedin this medication guide fentanyl online.
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 online. Fentanyl topical is used to treat chronic pain fentanyl online.
• Fentanyl is habit forming and should be used under close medical supervision fentanyl online.
• 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 online.
• 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 online.
• Fentanyl is in the FDA pregnancy category C fentanyl online. This means that it is notknown whether fentanyl will harm an unborn baby fentanyl online. This medication may cause addictionand withdrawal symptoms in an unborn baby fentanyl online. Do not use fentanyl topical withoutfirst talking to your doctor if you are pregnant fentanyl online.
• Fentanyl may also cause addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a nursinginfant fentanyl online. Do not use fentanyl topical without first talking to your doctor ifyou are breast-feeding a baby fentanyl online.
• 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 online.
• If you are older than 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experienceside effects from fentanyl therapy fentanyl online. A lower dose or special monitoring may benecessary fentanyl online.
How should I use fentanyl topical?
• Use fentanyl topical exactly as directed by your doctor fentanyl online. If you do notunderstand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explainthem to you fentanyl online.
• Apply the patch to a flat, dry, area such as the chest, back, side, orupper arm fentanyl online. Any hair on the application site should be clipped short but notshaved fentanyl online. Avoid areas that are irritated or otherwise damaged fentanyl online.
• If the application site must be washed before the patch is applied, useclear water only fentanyl online. Do not use soaps, oils, lotions, alcohol, or other chemicals fentanyl online. Washing with these substances could change how much of the drug gets absorbedthrough the skin, which could be dangerous fentanyl online. Allow the skin to dry completelybefore applying the patch fentanyl online.
• Apply the patch as directed fentanyl online. Press the patch firmly with the palm ofyour hand for 30 seconds making sure that the patch is sticking, especiallyaround the edges fentanyl online. Each patch is worn for 72 hours fentanyl online.
• After removing the patch, press the sticky side to itself and disposeof the system in the toilet fentanyl online. If another patch is required, apply it to a differentskin site fentanyl online.
• Do not cut or otherwise damage the patch, and do not apply any patchthat has been cut or damaged fentanyl online.
• Never use more of this medication than is prescribed for you fentanyl online. Too muchfentanyl could be very harmful fentanyl online.
• Increase the amount of fiber and water in your diet to prevent constipation fentanyl online.
• Do not share this medication with anyone else fentanyl online. Keep it out of the reachof children and pets fentanyl online.
• Store fentanyl topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat fentanyl online.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember fentanyl online. Do not use a double doseof this medication fentanyl online. Wait the prescribed amount of time before applying yournext patch fentanyl online.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention fentanyl online.
• 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 online.
What should I avoid while using fentanyl topical?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities fentanyl online. Fentanyl may cause drowsiness or fatigue fentanyl online. If you experience drowsinessor fatigue, avoid these activities fentanyl online.
• Avoid alcohol while using fentanyl topical fentanyl online. Alcohol will greatly increasethe drowsiness and dizziness caused by fentanyl and could be dangerous fentanyl online.
• Also avoid sleeping pills, tranquilizers, sedatives, and antihistamines fentanyl online. These medications also may cause dangerous sedation fentanyl online.
• Avoid becoming overheated or applying direct heat such as a heating padto the area where you have a patch fentanyl online. Increased temperature can increase the amountof drug you absorb through your skin and may cause harmful effects fentanyl online.
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 online.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur fentanyl online. 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 online.
• Fentanyl is habit forming fentanyl online. Do not stop using it suddenly fentanyl online.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur fentanyl online. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome fentanyl online.
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 online. Tellyour doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any medicineunless your doctor approves fentanyl online.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with fentanyl topical fentanyl online. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines fentanyl online.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about fentanyl topical writtenfor health professionals that you may read fentanyl online.
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