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Is Fentanyl Patch Safe With Cough?

Hello i have had long cronic pain and failed back surgerys i have drop foot on left side for the last 3 months i have had bad back pain and i have to have sij next tuesday My question his nurse put me on fentanyl patch and i have cronic cough is this right to take or put this patch on as Iam very scared of it?
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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welcome to healthcare magic forum.
just a cough is not a problem.but if you are suffering from bronchial asthma or COPD/chronic bronchitis(usually seen in chronic smokers),it is better to avoi fentanyl,as it may causerespiratory depression/bronchoconstriction.you can use non-opioid analgesics.
i hope you will find this information useful.wishing you a faster recovery.thank you.
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Is Fentanyl Patch Safe With Cough?

welcome to healthcare magic forum. just a cough is not a problem.but if you are suffering from bronchial asthma or COPD/chronic bronchitis(usually seen in chronic smokers),it is better to avoi fentanyl,as it may causerespiratory depression/bronchoconstriction.you can use non-opioid analgesics. i hope you will find this information useful.wishing you a faster recovery.thank you.