Can I use Fentora if I have a history of hallucinations?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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You can use Fentora (fentanyl), a morphine-like drug for breakthrough cancer pain, if you have a history of hallucinations. But it's important to know that Fentora can cause hallucinations -- seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist. You should have an honest discussion with your doctor about your history of hallucinations and develop a plan for how you'll deal with them if they are triggered by Fentora.

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