Who should not use fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal system?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

Fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal should not be used by people who have not already been taking another narcotic for at least a week. The medication should never be shared with people it's not been prescribed for, particularly for those with a history of addiction. Fentanyl can be passed through breast milk and cause addiction in nursing babies. Breast-feeding women should talk to their doctor before starting fentanyl iontophoretic transdermal. The risks to a fetus is currently unknown, so pregnant women should talk to their doctors before starting this medication.

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