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Do Fentanyl Patches Cause Dizziness?
Question: I am dizzy, could fentanal patches cause this condition 100mg?
Brief Answer:
Yes, Fentanyl patch can cause dizziness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
I guess you mean Fentanyl patch, and the dosage is maximum 100 mcg per hour, not 100 mg, right?
If Fentanyl patch, then the answer to your question is yes, dizziness is one of the side effects of Fentanyl use.
Stopping Fentanyl patch or taking half dose eg. should correct the problem in few days.
If stop Fentanyl, other analgesic drugs should be used to control your pain (hydrocodone eg.), but this issue should be discussed with your treating Doctor.
If dizziness continues after few days (3-4 days), other causes should be evaluated such variable blood pressure, inner ear dysfunction.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
Yes, Fentanyl patch can cause dizziness.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
I guess you mean Fentanyl patch, and the dosage is maximum 100 mcg per hour, not 100 mg, right?
If Fentanyl patch, then the answer to your question is yes, dizziness is one of the side effects of Fentanyl use.
Stopping Fentanyl patch or taking half dose eg. should correct the problem in few days.
If stop Fentanyl, other analgesic drugs should be used to control your pain (hydrocodone eg.), but this issue should be discussed with your treating Doctor.
If dizziness continues after few days (3-4 days), other causes should be evaluated such variable blood pressure, inner ear dysfunction.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Take care.
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