Duragesic Fentanyl Patch Articles

The Hidden Dangers of Fentanyl Patches: FDA

May 1, 2012. By Gordon Gibb.

Washington, DC: Duragesic Fentanyl isn't often in the news—but it was last month by way of an advisory from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a warning to parents regarding the risks that fentanyl can pose to children.

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Fatal Fentanyl Flaws

April 15, 2012. By Heidi Turner.

Los Angeles, CA: With officials warning about the dangers of Duragesic side effects, specifically the risk of Duragesic fentanyl overdose, questions are being asked about the safety of fentanyl patches. The pain patches, which experts say are far more powerful than morphine, have been linked to accidental deaths and wrongful death lawsuits after patients were exposed to too much of the active ingredient.

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Another Fentanyl Lawsuit Filed

March 20, 2012. By Heidi Turner.

Pittsburgh, PA: Another fentanyl lawsuit alleging a patient died after being prescribed fentanyl patches has been filed. The lawsuit claims the fentanyl product—often sold in a Duragesic patch—was defective, leading to the patient's death.

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Duragesic Death Lawsuit Launched in Utah

February 19, 2012. By Gordon Gibb.

Park City, UT: Duragesic Fentanyl was designed for the patient who is besieged with chronic pain. For such a patient, for whom there is little relief found elsewhere, Fentanyl patches are a godsend. But they can also kill, and have, according to a recent Duragesic lawsuit.

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Fentanyl Side Effects Fatal for Some

January 5, 2012. By Heidi Turner.

Dallas, TX: When it comes to issues such as Duragesic side effects, many patients are probably aware of the risks associated with certain medication interactions. Some medications cannot be taken at the same time without a risk of serious consequences. But patients may not be aware about risks associated with certain behaviors when they use a Duragesic patch. The risks associated with fentanyl patches could be life threatening, and common behaviors can cause such fatal side effects.

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Lawsuits Filed against Makers of Fentanyl Patches

December 3, 2011. By Heidi Turner.

New York, NY: Fentanyl lawsuits have been filed against the makers of fentanyl patches, alleging the patches are responsible for the death and injury of loved ones. Although the fentanyl patches—sometimes sold under the Duragesic patch brand—are used to treat pain, they are very strong medications and some serious fentanyl side effects have been reported.

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Fentanyl Patches Targeted in Several Drug-Related Deaths

October 20, 2011. By Charles Benson.

Galena, MO: A Reeds Spring, Missouri man was arrested and has been charged with distributing Fentanyl patches that were allegedly involved in the deaths of two local men, according to the Springfield News-Leader.

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Children at Risk of Fentanyl Side Effects

September 6, 2011. By Heidi Turner.

Tacoma, WA: Experts are warning that children are at risk of fentanyl side effects, even if they were not prescribed the Duragesic pain patch or any other type of pain patch. The warning comes after news that children have suffered a fentanyl overdose from inadvertent contact with pain patches. These fentanyl overdoses are serious and can be fatal.

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Woman Arrested in Connecticut on Charges of Selling Fentanyl Patches

August 5, 2011. By Charles Benson.

Norwalk, CT: The Duragesic side effects of Fentanyl pain patches are well known, with addiction being one of the major concerns.

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Supreme Court of Appeals Rules Fentanyl Patch Lawsuit Can Proceed

July 22, 2011. By Heidi Turner.

Charleston, WV: The statute of limitations may have prevented a fentanyl patch lawsuit from proceeding in one state, but that won't stop another state from hearing the lawsuit. The lawsuit, which alleges that defective fentanyl patches were responsible for the death of a woman, will be heard in West Virginia. The wrongful death lawsuit is just one of multiple lawsuits that allege defective pain patches, including the Duragesic patch and fentanyl patches, caused serious harm to patients.

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