This medication should not be used to treat pain other than chronic cancer pain, especially short-term pain such as migraines or other headaches, pain from an injury, or pain after a medical or dental procedure. It should be used only to treat breakthrough cancer pain (sudden episodes of pain that occur despite around-the-clock treatment with pain medication) in cancer patients at least 18 years of age (or at least 16 years of age if using Actiq brand lozenges) who are taking regularly scheduled doses of another narcotic (opiate) pain medication, and who are tolerant (used to the effects of the medication) to narcotic pain medications. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.įentanyl should only be prescribed by doctors who are experienced in treating pain in cancer patients. Talk to your health care provider immediately and ask for guidance if you think that you have an opioid addiction or call the U.S. There is a greater risk that you will overuse fentanyl if you have or have ever had any of these conditions. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family drinks or has ever drunk large amounts of alcohol, uses or has ever used street drugs, or has overused prescription medications, or has had an overdose, or if you have or have ever had depression or another mental illness.
While using fentanyl, discuss with your health care provider your pain treatment goals, length of treatment, and other ways to manage your pain.
Do not use a larger dose of fentanyl, use the medication more often, or use it for a longer period of time than prescribed by your doctor. Fentanyl may be habit forming, especially with prolonged use.
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