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Can fentanyl cause a patient to have amnesia?

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Dr. Tarek Shahbandar answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

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.

Answered 2/8/2013

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Dr. Marshall Bedder answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Fentanyl is a very potent opioid analgesic. While not a pure amnestic drug like a benzo, with high doses and sedation you most definitely can have amnesia.

Answered 7/16/2019

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