Question 1

please describe the medication: fentanyl?

Accepted Answer

Narcotic: Fentanyl is very potent synthetic analgetic, known under many commercial names:  sublimaze, actiq, durogesic, duragesic, (fentanyl) fentora, matrifen, haldid, onsolis, and a few others. It is highly lipophilic, which increases its potency. Fentanyl binds ?-opioid g-protein-coupled receptors, which inhibit pain neurotransmitter release. Side effects: respiratory depression, chest rigidity.

Question 2

i have chronic pancreatitis. i am on fentanyl. what other medication can relieve the pain?

Accepted Answer

There are: A lot of choices. You should consult with a pain specialist to come up with an optimal regimen.

Question 3

is this diabetes, or caused by my medication? i have a spinal injury, and am on the following medications:
fentanyl 12mcg/hr trans-dermal patch
promethazine 25mg tablet-as needed
ibuprofin 800mg 1@every 6 hours as needed
naproxen 500mg- 2x daily
risperido

Accepted Answer

It : It sounds like you went over 24 hours without eating, which could certainly cause low blood sugar. This, combined with your medication regimen could have caused this extreme fatigue. If diabetes runs in your family, your risk of developing the disease is higher. However, experiencing hypoglycemia does not necessarily mean you have diabetes.

Diabetes is diagnosed by blood glucose tests that show a trend of high blood sugars in the blood plasma (over 126). It is manifested by high blood sugar in the blood and low performance of Insulin (which is produced by the body to lower the blood sugar). Symptoms of high blood sugar include extreme thirst/hunger, blurred vision, frequent urination, dry mouth, poor wound healing, recurrent infection and fatigue. See your doctor if you notice any of these signs of high blood sugar.

Question 4

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 5

false positive on urine drug screen will ketorolac or fentanyl cause a false positive for a barbituate in a urine test.   previously had a blood test for drugs which was negative and was given these two medications in the hospital for pain and then give t

Accepted Answer

Hello. : Hello.  Ketorolac  (toradol)  is a  nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for acute pain. Fentanyl  is an opioid (narcotic) analgesic for severe pain. Neither of these are barbituates. Do not see how they would trigger a false positive on a urine drug screen.

Question 6

are fentanyl patches and opana er the same kind of medications?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both fentanyl and Opana are opiates.  Opana er is the trade name for Oxymorphone ( a derivative of morphine).  The medications differ in their side effects and length of activity.

Question 7

will fentanyl show up on a drug test?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it will show up as an opiate.

Question 8

i am a fentanyl patch but my work drug tests come up negative. how can this be?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl is: Unique pharmacolocig compund that may cover narcotic/opiod receptors but it and its metabolites may not be picked p in generic screens for morhine, heroin, Methadone or cannabinoids. There are other newer pain products Nucynta (tapentadol) that also are relatively potent analgesics that do not turn screens positive.

Question 9

i recently failed a drug test for fentanyl and there is no way it could have been there? what if anything could have caused this?

Accepted Answer

: Trazodone has been reported as causing false positives for both amphetamines and fentanyl, but just how common this is is not known. If you are taking trazodone, that will be the case. Good luck!

Question 10

after my doctor made me feel like a drug seeker today, i've taken my fentanyl patch off and am no longer taking my other meds. is this dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Stopping: These meds cold could give you a rough ride.  I would talk to your doctor or if you are not comfortable with him find another doctor to help you wean off the meds.   The higher doses and the longer you were on the meds. All lead to a more severe withdraw.   Nausea, vomiting , abd pain, anxiety etc just to name a few symptoms.  But explain what you want to do. And wean off slowly.

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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: fentanyl?

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I have chronic pancreatitis. i am on fentanyl. what other medication can relieve the pain?

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Is this diabetes, or caused by my medication? i have a spinal injury, and am on the following medications: fentanyl 12mcg/hr trans-dermal patch promethazine 25mg tablet-as needed ibuprofin 800mg 1@every 6 hours as needed naproxen 500mg- 2x daily risperido

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

False positive on urine drug screen will ketorolac or fentanyl cause a false positive for a barbituate in a urine test. previously had a blood test for drugs which was negative and was given these two medications in the hospital for pain and then give t

A member asked:

Are fentanyl patches and opana er the same kind of medications?

A member asked:

Will fentanyl show up on a drug test?

A member asked:

I am a fentanyl patch but my work drug tests come up negative. how can this be?

A member asked:

I recently failed a drug test for fentanyl and there is no way it could have been there? what if anything could have caused this?

A member asked:

After my doctor made me feel like a drug seeker today, i've taken my fentanyl patch off and am no longer taking my other meds. is this dangerous?

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