Duragesic Fentanyl Withdrawl Overdose
Fentanyl is an opiate, similar to the widely known drug morphine; however, Fentanyl is 80 times stronger than morphine. As an opiate, Fentanyl has the potential to be abused and also runs the risk of addiction.
The following is a brief overview of Fentanyl addiction and withdrawal. If you or a loved one suffer any of the following symptoms or conditions it is important to contact your doctor immediately to handle any Fentanyl problems.
What Is The Fentanyl Withdrawal?
Fentanyl is prescribed in transdermal patch form (Duragesic) or in buccal form. After using a transdermal Fentanyl patch it takes the body 17 hours or more for a 50% decrease in Fentanyl concentrations.
Due to the circumstances in which Fentanyl is used, and the addictive nature of the drug, doctors should gradually decrease the dosages. Suddenly stopping Fentanyl may result in severe withdrawal symptoms.
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What Are The Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms?
Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms include:
• Anxiety
• Rapid heartbeat
• Runny nose, sneezing, etc.
• Body aches and/or chills
• Sweating
• Yawning
• Nausea and/or vomiting
• Irritability, nervousness, etc.
• Shivering/trembling
• Insomnia
• Weakness
• Stomach cramps
Anyone experiencing these withdrawal symptoms should seek medical help immediately. Withdrawal symptoms may occur in patients who are legally prescribed Fentanyl, or in those who are abusing the drug.
Fentanyl Withdrawl & Addiction
Fentanyl is an extremely addictive drug and runs a high risk of causing physical dependency. A patient who was at one time legally prescribed Fentanyl may now be addicted to the transdermal pain patches (Duragesic) or buccal form of the drug.
Those suffering Fentanyl addiction also run the very high risk of suffering from a Fentanyl overdose. Addiction may cause patients to overuse Fentanyl patches (through use of their own patches or other means) resulting in an overdose.
Fentanyl Overdose Causes Death
Patients overdosing on Fentanyl may experience a myriad of severe side effects or pass away unexpectedly because of the drug. These cases are extremely tragic seeing as a person can unexpectedly lose their life due to a medication they were prescribed after a minor surgery or for chronic headaches.
The attorneys at McEwen Law Firm realize how tragic Fentanyl cases are and are dedicated to providing the families who have lost loved ones due to the drug the compensation they deserve. Fentanyl deaths, due to addiction, misuse, or otherwise, are unfair and avoidable had proper precautions been taken.
If you have lost a loved one due to Fentanyl (Duragesic, transdermal pain patches), contact our law firm today. We offer free no obligation consultations and will provide you with the guidance necessary to overcome your recent tragedy. To contact us fill out our contact form or call (800) 732-3070 today.