Weaning off fentanyl patch?!


Question: Weaning off fentanyl patch?
Will I have withdrawal symptoms if I stop taking 25mcg. of fentanyl patch cold turkey? I've only been on it for 3 weeks. Will I have diarrhea from stopping?

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Going through withdrawl from Fentanyl can be AWFUL. Do NOT quit cold turkey before consulting your doctor. I made the mistake of quitting cold turkey after being on the patch for 2 months. I went through HORRIFIC withdrawl for 12 days (disorientation, hot/cold, sweats, shakes, hallucinations, irregular heartbeats, nausea, vomiting). Withdrawl from opiates is no picnic and can, in fact, be dangerous. The doctor can help you through the withdrawl process and may give you medication to help ease the symptoms.

I'm a registered nurse and someone who has done what you're proposing.



Give your doctor a call before doing anything !!!!




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