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