Fentanyl Patch Withdrawal

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Dependence and tolerance for fentanyl can build quickly, so even an individual who has used Duragesic patches for a short time may experience a withdrawal upon terminating use of the medication. Even if patients use fentanyl as directed, they can still experience health complications resulting from fentanyl withdrawals.

Free Fentanyl Patch Case Evaluation: If you or a loved one has experienced an overdose of fentanyl due to a Duragesic patch malfunction, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a lawsuit and we can help.

What’s the problem?

The fentanyl patch is approved for the treatment of chronic, severe pain in individuals who require strong, long-acting pain relief. Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic 80 times stronger than morphine, and is designed to deliver pain medication for up to three days per patch.

Proper application, disposal, and storage of fentanyl patches are crucial to reducing the risks of unwanted side effects. Fentanyl must be used exactly as directed by a physician, and should never be shared with another person.

Fentanyl Patch Withdrawal Symptoms

Because a patient can develop both a physical and psychological addiction to fentanyl, withdrawal symptoms can manifest themselves in a number of ways. Fentanyl withdrawal symptoms include:

• abdominal pain
• anxiety
• confusion
• constipation
• hot flashes
• irritability
• insomnia
• loss of appetite
• muscle aches
• night sweats or general excessive sweating
• rapid breathing
• stuffy or runny nosetremors

Individuals who have used stronger doses of fentanyl for longer periods of time (as well as those who have developed a high tolerance for pain medication) will experience the most severe withdrawal symptoms.

Do I have a Fentanyl Patch Lawsuit?

The Product Liability Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus exclusively on the representation of plaintiffs in fentanyl patch lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new cases in all 50 states.