What is Fentanyl?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Fentanyl is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine available in various preparations including transdermal patch, lozenge, tablets, infusion and injection. Brand names include Actiq®; Duragesic®; Fentora™; Ionsys™; Sublimaze®.
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How do members experience Fentanyl?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | 112 | 47 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 35 | 23 | |
| Breakthrough pain | 25 | 16 | |
| Back pain | 6 | 2 | |
| Migraine headaches | 4 | 2 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Constipation | 9 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Dizziness | 2 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Sleepiness | 2 | |
| Blood in vomit | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 7 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 23 |
Member evaluations
tigger13039
evaluated on Jan 01, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for awakening due to pain: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
Ladywolf319
evaluated on Jan 29, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for surgery: Major
- Side effects: Mild
pheonix61
evaluated on Jan 23, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: None
- Side effects: Mild
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