Duragesic Patch Side Effects Drug Overdose
The Duragesic Patch, manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical Products, and the generic fentanyl transdermal skin patch manufactured by Mylan Laboratories, are drug delivery patches that administer doses of the potent narcotic fentanyl through the skin. The FDA (Federal Drug Administration) issued a Public Advisory Warning in July 2005 announcing an investigation into the safety of pain patches after 120 deaths were linked to fentanyl patch use.
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Fentanyl is a narcotic drug, said to be 100 times as strong as morphine, and an overdose can cause death. The symptoms of a fentanyl overdose include:
- Trouble breathing or shallow breathing
- Loss of consciousness or coma
- Seizures
- Cold and clammy skin
- Small pupils
- Tiredness
- Extreme sleepiness or sedation
- Confusion
- Inability to function normally
- Faintness
- Dizziness
Overdoses of fentanyl that are not fatal can cause damage to the cardiovascular system (bradycardia) and to the central nervous system. Continued exposure to high doses can lead to dependency and narcotic addiction.
If you or a family member have been prescribed a Duragesic or generic pain patch, you should consult with your health care provider about how to avoid overdoses and be very careful not to use damaged patches or old patches that might have been on the recall list for leaking patches.
If you or a loved one have been injured or a family member has died after using a Duragesic Patch or generic pain patch, you may be able to recover damages. See Hiring a Duragesic Patch Attorney for information on finding a Duragesic Patch lawyer who can evaluate your case.
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