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Health Topics/Analgesic/Central Nervous System Agent/Pharmacology/Opiate Agonists

Who should not take fentanyl?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

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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