My drandfather tried a lot of strong medications because of pain he has. None of them could relieve his pain so I was asking around what is better for him. Someone told me that Duragesic may help with severe pain. I would like to visit his doctor and ask him about this medicine, if that could make his life easier. Before that could you tell me more about this drug?
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Duragesic patch is indicated for the management of pain as you described. It helps with severe, chronic pain, such as cancer pain. Usually, when pain cannot be managed with less powerful drugs people ask for Duragesic. Before that it might be used some other drug, such as acetaminophen opioid combinations and non-steroidal analgesics are. Duragesic releases fentanyl which is strong opioid. It is absorbed through the skin at a fixed rate for 72 hours. This drug is made by Janssen Pharmaceutica and available only with doctor’s prescription. Side effects include, but off course are not limitated to nausea, vomiting, constipation, drowsiness, weakness, and dry mouth. Users of Duragesic should avoid exposure to external heat sources such as heating pads and heat lamps. The reason is because of a potentional for temperature dependent increases in fentanyl release that could lead to an overdosing. If there are any side effects he should visit the doctor that will prescribe him Duragesic.
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