The fentanyl patch (Duragesic®) is approved for the long-term treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic pain. This prescription medication is a type of opioid narcotic and should only be used in people who are accustomed to the effects of opioid medications. Also, this skin patch should only be used by people who require around-the-clock (continuous) pain relief.
This medication comes in the form of a skin patch; each fentanyl patch is worn for 72 hours. Possible side effects include nausea, drowsiness, and constipation.
(Click Fentanyl Patch for more information on how this medicated skin patch works, a more complete list of potential side effects, and important things to tell your healthcare provider before starting the medication. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for more specific information.)
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