why are they making me feel drowsy
2007-03-16 09:28:11 · 5 answers · asked by caz 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
These are now used for both terminal and non terminal pain. If the dose is higher than needed they will cause drowsiness, it may also occur for a short time when the dose is increased. There is now a smaller 12 patch which I often start with or use to titrate up. You have given little detail in your question so I hope my answer has been useful.
2007-03-16 12:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fentanyl is an opiate, ie a form of morhine. This drug is very strong pain relief but drowsiness is one of the side effects.
2007-03-16 09:37:16 · answer #2 · answered by Ktloop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Almost anyone taking this would feel at least a little drowsy, including opiate tolerant patients. I'm surprised your Doctor and/or pharmacist didn't explain this to you.
2007-03-16 11:21:27 · answer #3 · answered by Dib 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
Fentanyl is a narcotic medicine and narcotics can cause drowsiness. It's just a normal side effect with this kind of medication.
2007-03-16 09:32:43 · answer #4 · answered by Suzanne S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are a strong painkiller, if you are worried at all you need to speak to doctors or nurses treating you.
2007-03-16 09:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by mistickle17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋