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Does Fentanyl Transdermal System Patch Cause Numbness In The Fingers?

I have been on fentanyl transdermal system 50 mcg/hr for three months while waiting for a hip replacement. I have noticed lately that the fingers on my right hand have got numb. It started with just my middle finger and spread to my first finger and my ring finger. Could that be a side affect?
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

Fentanyl transdermal can cause pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the hands/fingers.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Does Fentanyl Transdermal System Patch Cause Numbness In The Fingers?

Hi, Fentanyl transdermal can cause pain, burning, tingling, or numbness in the hands/fingers. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist