THE EFFECTS OF FENTANYL USE

Often there are needed effects as well as some unwanted effects of a medicine. Though not only the side effects may occur they may also need medical attention as well.

Consult your doctor as soon as possible if any side effects are caused.

Shortness of breath, unusual tiredness or weakness, lightheadedness, feeling faint, dizziness is more common.

Confusion, anxiety, decrease in urine volume, decreased frequency of urination, drowsiness, nervousness, false sense of well- being, seeing, hearing and also feeling things that are not present in reality are the less common.

Certain symptoms of overdose are convulsions (seizures), clammy skin, cold, pinpoint pupils of the eyes, drowsiness, severe dizziness, nervousness, slow or troubled breathing, weakness or restlessness.

The body might need time to regulate after you stop using the medicine. Length of time it takes is based on the amount of medicine one was using and for the span of time it had been used. If you find the following side effect consult your doctor:

 Nausea and or vomiting, diarrhea, speech disorder, weakness, trouble in sleeping, stomach cramps.

In some patients certain side effects not listed above may also be observed. Check with your doctor if you notice any other side effects.