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Do Fentanyl Patches Affect Fertility?
Does fentanyl patches affect sperm and fertility. I use a 75mcg and a 12mcg patch changed out every 24 hours. I am 240lbs age 36. The fentanyl is to help with pain associated with my muscular dystrophy. I had been changing every 48 hours however after around 36 hours my symptoms didn t appear to be managed so the Dr at the pain center and their pharmacist instructed me to change the patch every 24 hours. Primarily the patch relieves the muscle spams in my upper back allowing me to breath almost normally and walk somewhat normal.
Mon, 6 Feb 2017
Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Fentanyl is an opioid medication. It helps to prevent pain.
Commonly reported side effects of use of fentanyl include: fever, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, hypoventilation, muscle cramps, dry mouth and increased sweating.
It is not known to affect sperm count, sperm production or fertility.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Fentanyl is an opioid medication. It helps to prevent pain.
Commonly reported side effects of use of fentanyl include: fever, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, hypoventilation, muscle cramps, dry mouth and increased sweating.
It is not known to affect sperm count, sperm production or fertility.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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