Who should not take fentanyl?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

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Fentanyl should not be taken by anyone with an allergy to the medication. It should not be taken by those with temporary, mild or short-term pain. It should not be taken by those whose pain can be resolved with any other method. Fentanyl also should not be taken by those who cannot tolerate narcotics.

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