Numerous reports of deaths and life-threatening side effects associated with fentanyl overdose or fentanyl intoxication or toxicity by the normal use, abuse and misuse of fentanyl pain patches as reported by the FDA. Because fentanyl is a powerful pain medicine that contains a strong opioid narcotic, the side effects of fentanyl can be lethal. Fentanyl can cause serious and deadly side effects, including trouble breathing, lowering of ones blood pressure and sudden death.

Common fentanyl side effects have been reported by the medical community. The side effects of Fentanyl are especially deadly when the drug delivery system, the transdermal fentanyl patch, fails to deliver a controlled dosage. Leaking fentanyl patches can deliver a huge amount of fentanyl in a short time period and can potentially kill a full size man in a matter of hours by slowing down one's breathing, heart beats and lowerring on ones' blood pressure. 

Serious Fentanyl Side Effects include:

• Life-threatening breathing problems
• Slow Breathing
• Shallow Breathing
• Slower Heart Beats
• Low blood pressure.
• Death from severe fentanyl overdosage
• Death from Fentanyl intoxication or toxicity

Other Potentially Serious Fentanyl Side Effects:

• Sleepiness,
• Sweating,
• Confusion,
• Weakness,
• Pain and Redness &
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Dry mouth
• Confusion
• Asthenia
• Sweating
• Hypoventilation
• Weight Loss
• Abdominal Pain
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Anxiety
• Depression

NOTE: Always call your physician or an emergency medical personnel (Dial - 911) if you or a loved one are suffering from any potential side effect of fentanyl or the side effect of any other medication, drug complication or illness. Don't wait.