Question 1

what are the  side effects of fentanyl overdose?

Accepted Answer

Like others: Like any opioid fentanyl causes nausea, vomiting, sedation and respiratory depression.

Question 2

does you know of the side effects of fentanyl overdose?

Accepted Answer

Shallow breathing &: Shallow breathing and then death. Chronic non-overdose side effects include nausea, constipation, and very low testosterone in men.

Question 3

what happens if a victim with a fentanyl overdose is apneic with a pulse what will the ekg show then?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On what point the person is found. Initially, there will be a heartbeat. With prolonged apnea then arrhythmia will begin pores sing to asystole (flatline).

Question 4

how often does fentanyl cause overdose death?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The main risks with fentanyl would be excessive and/or inappropriate over-usage at home. Deaths from narcotic accidental overdoses are increasing across the country. In a monitored situation such as in a hospital, overdose would likely be very rare but not impossible.

Question 5

what could cause a false positive for fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

Errors: Be honest and offer to even pay for a better test. This seems to happen to people - so it may not surprise them. Read:  http://ehealthforum.com/health/false-positive-in-urine-test-for-fentanyl-t292331.html
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Question 6

what is the correct breakthrough medication cause i'm taking fentanyl  75 mcg  but the breakthrough medication isn't working no more wich is 10 mg oxy?

Accepted Answer

They are all similar: You  are in an unfortunate position, 19 and already on major, major opiates. Opiates only take the edge off. They do not relieve pain completely. They are just one tool in helping you make pain more manageable.  Some days they work well enough, and some days you wonder why you bother taking them.  Once  these facts make sense, it will be easier to develop more tools for managing your pain.

Question 7

does fentanyl cause sexual dysfunction?

Accepted Answer

Maybe . . . : Any narcotic or opioid used chronically can lead to sexual dysfunction from hypogonadism since long term narcotic use can lead to pituiatry dysfunction which decreases lh & fsh, thus lower t & sperm production.

Question 8

can fentanyl toxicity cause hypoglycemia?

Accepted Answer

By itself?: No.. But it can make your eating habits poor from lack of attention.

Question 9

what could cause severe, continuing hypersensitivity 3 years after stopping a 4 year course of fentanyl. onset was 30 days later.  suffered from gbs.

Accepted Answer

Central Pain: There have been similar questions in the very recent past-possibly yours. Your pain could be falling into what is termed a central pain syndrome. These problems are treated with different meds than the typical pain conditions. This condition can occur just about any time after a neurologic injury or disease.

Question 10

can fentanyl cause a patient to have amnesia?

Accepted Answer

With benzo: Fentanyl is usually given with a benzodiazepines like versed for sedation and the benzo usually causes the amnesia.  Fentanyl by itself does not cause amnesia but can cause confusion.

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