Duragesic

Duragesic, also known as fentanyl transderminal system, is a patch given to an individual to help relieve moderate to severe pain problems.  Duragesic is an opioid pain patch that delivers fentanyl into the body at a slow pace.  This prescription drug is made to help relieve pain for as long as 3 days.

Duragesic Addiction Can Be Deadly

This patch is only used when there are no other less harmful medicines that can control the pain at a constant around the clock pace.  Duragesic contains a high number of potent opioids and this is a reason only patients who have already had some type of opioid therapy are able to use it. The amount of fentanyl contained in the patches carries a high potential for abuse by those who have addiction problems.

Fentanyl patches can be life-threatening or cause serious problems to a person’s health within the first 72-hours of being treated.  If you ever had any lung disease, asthma, difficulty breathing, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you should not use a fentanyl skin patch.  Your doctor needs to be told of any difficulty breathing occurs, or if you have slow heartbeat, clammy skin, difficulty walking, talking or thinking.

Other symptoms that can occur with Duragesic include confusion, fainting spells tiredness, dizziness, or loss of consciousness. and these could indicate overdose.  You should also let your doctor know if you or your family drinks alcohol, does any type of illegal street drugs or if you have ever been the type to overuse another prescription medicine.

Contact Us Immediately If You Or Someone You Love Has A Duragesic Addiction

If you or someone you know needs help with Duragesic addiction or abuse, call us today to learn how we can help you overcome this dangerous addiction.