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Is It Dangerous To Take Different Generic Brands Of The Medication?
I am looking at the different generic brands of Fentanyl Transdermal Patches and saw the differences in the amount of fentanyl that is released into the bloodstream. Mallinckrodt is 2.75mg, DAVA is 2.75mg, Actavis is 2.5mg, Watson is 2.5mg and PriCara is the most at 4.2mg. Is that dangerous when we as patients get whatever comes in from our pharmacies (and what is covered by our insurance)?
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hello,
It is important to use the Fentanyl patch in accordance with the prescribed dosage. Do not use brands that carry higher doses than what is prescribed for you to avoid complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
It is important to use the Fentanyl patch in accordance with the prescribed dosage. Do not use brands that carry higher doses than what is prescribed for you to avoid complications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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