Question 1

what is the definition or description of: duragesic (fentanyl) allergy?

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Duragesic Allergy: An allergy is caused by your immune system and can be of varying degrees. An allergy to Fentanyl, the narcotic in Duragesic, can cause itching and or a rash as well as  anaphylaxis, a tumultuous immune response presenting as significant swelling accompanied by difficulty breathing.  The adhesive in the patch itself can cause a skin reaction presenting as skin irritation as well as a severe rash.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: fentanyl allergy?

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Fentanyl allergy: Fentanyl  is narcotic pain reliever. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  Anaphylaxis has occurred with Fentanyl use.  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3440895/

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: fentanyl oralet allergy?

Accepted Answer

Like other allergy: oral transmucosal formulation of fentanyl citrate (OTFC) has been reported to be an effective sedative, providing convenient and atraumatic sedation for children mainly. There can be local irritation or more commonly hives. Even wheeze. It would last while the drug is there (several hours).

Question 4

what is some advice for duragesic (fentanyl) users?

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Talik to your doctor: Monitor for side effects and pain.

Question 5

how can i get off duragesic (fentanyl) and vicodin?

Accepted Answer

Duragesic (fentanyl) vicoidn: This is best done with medical direction and a strong mind on your part. This also depends on the dose used of each. I would see your doctor.

Question 6

what is the best place to put a duragesic (fentanyl) patch on my skin for the most pain relief?

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Someplace flat.: The best location is anywhere that it can remain undisturbed.  Typically someplace flat where the skin does not flex or stretch frequently.  Common locations are the area above the breast, the side of the thigh or high on the shoulder blade.  The patch does not have to be over the painful area to be effective.

Question 7

my husband is trying to get off the duragesic (fentanyl) patch and hydrocodeine, what are the side effects of withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal effects: The withdrawal effects of a medication, any medication is often the opposite of the therapeutic effects.  In this case, diarrhea, anxiety, wakefullness and restlessness as well as feeling flu like and having a runny nose and sneezing with a rapid heart beat is common.  We often call this sympathetic storm due to the activation of  a certain type of nervous system response, there are meds that help.

Question 8

what are the upsides and downsides of the duragesic (fentanyl) patch?

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Duragesic (fentanyl) patch: Upsides- for chronic pain and gives you steady state levels that are not seen with short acting opiods.  

Downsides-  very potent.  Not helpful for acute pain.  Often needs a rescue pain med as well.

Question 9

ok to buy a duragesic (fentanyl) pain patch online?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl online: No, the delivery and integrity of the patch is of paramount importance and many people tamper with these and can alter sometimes fatally the delivery system.  Your best bet is to get this with a legitimate doctors prescription with close supervision from a reputable pharmacy where quality and safety can be assured, these are potent and dangerous medications if used improperly.

Question 10

how is duragesic (fentanyl) patch for chronic pain?

Accepted Answer

Reasonably effective: Let your pain management physician and your self decide about this option itching at site and premature falling off from site are some times problems.

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