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This is an index of reports of adverse events (side effects, adverse reactions, etc.) related to Fentanyl. Click on the relevant link below to view a selection of reports according to the event's seriousness level and/or the nature of the side effect / adverse reaction. Or scroll down to view a sample of recent reports further on this page.
Our database includes reports from Jan 2007 to Dec 2007. The information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as verified clinical evidence.
All cases (284)
Cases resulting in a serious event (264)
Cases resulting in death (54)
Cases resulting in life threatening events (44)
Cases resulting in hospitalization (120)
Cases resulting in disability (8)
Cases resulting in other serious reactions (113)
Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Fentanyl. For a complete list and/or a specific selection of reports, please use the links in the index above.
Adverse event in female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-31
Patient: female, weighing 49.4 kg (108.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Gout
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Fentanyl Transdermal System
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro; Wellbutrin; Trazodone HCL
Adverse event in 84 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2007-10-31
Patient: 84 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Coma, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Sensory Loss, Cognitive Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Melphalan(melphalan) Vial
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Prednisone TAB
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Velcade
Indication: Multiple Myeloma
Other drugs received by patient: Lansoprazole; Vasoretic (Hydrochloride, Enalapril Maleate); Aspirin; Plasil (Metoclopramide Hydrochloride)
Adverse event in female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2007-10-31
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Sensory Disturbance, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Cognitive Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Bortezomib
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Melphalan
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Prednisone
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Lansoprazole; Vaseretic; Aspirin; Plasil
Adverse event in 35 year old male receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-31
Patient: 35 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Confusional State, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Oesophageal Haemorrhage
Adverse event resulted in: death, life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Diazepam
Dosage: 12 mg (4 mg, 3 in 1 d) oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-10-05
Fentanyl
Dosage: (75 mcg, 1 hour) transdermal
End date: 2007-10-05
Temazepam
Dosage: (10 mg) oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-10-05
Tramadol
Dosage: (100 mg, as required) oral
Administration route: Oral
End date: 2007-10-05
Adverse event in 8 month old male receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-30
Patient: 8 month old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Renal Tubular Disorder, Rhabdomyolysis, Coagulopathy, Tachycardia, Muscular Dystrophy, Hypokalaemia, Partial Seizures, Hypomagnesaemia, Hypocalcaemia, Procedural Complication, Postoperative Fever, Metabolic Acidosis, Hypotension, General Physical Health Deterioration, Sepsis, NO Therapeutic Response, END-Tidal CO2 Increased, Bradycardia
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Propofol
Dosage: intravenous drip
Indication: General Anaesthesia
Rocuronium Bromide
Sevoflurane
Adverse event in 47 year old male receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2007-10-30
Patient: 47 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Interaction, Hypertension
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Amisulpride
Administration route: Oral
Atenolol
Administration route: Oral
Doxazosin Mesylate
Administration route: Oral
Fentanyl
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Pantoprazole Sodium
Procyclidine Hydrochloride 2MG TAB
Administration route: Oral
Rifampicin
Zopiclone
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug:
Haloperidol
Zyvox
Indication: Staphylococcal Infection
Start date: 2004-10-17
End date: 2004-10-20
Adverse event in 20 year old receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 20 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Abuser, Respiratory Arrest, Cardiac Arrest
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Clonazepam
Dosage: acute exposure.
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Fentanyl
Dosage: acute exposure.
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Tramadol HCL
Dosage: acute exposure.
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Unspecified Drugs
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Adverse event in 81 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2007-10-29
Patient: 81 year old female, weighing 48.1 kg (105.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Depression, Loss of Consciousness
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Dosage: 50 mcg/ml q72hrs transdermal
Indication: Pain
Start date: 2007-10-07
End date: 2007-10-21
Morphine Sulfate
Dosage: 2.5 mg q4hrs prn po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Breakthrough Pain
Start date: 2007-09-27
End date: 2007-10-26
Adverse event in female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2007-10-26
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychomotor Hyperactivity, Sensory Disturbance, Depressed Level of Consciousness, Cognitive Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Bortezomib
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Melphalan
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Prednisone
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Lansoprazole; Vaseretic; Aspirin; Plasil
Adverse event in 5 year old receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 5 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoventilation, Hypoxia, Apnoea
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Sedation
Midazolam HCL
Indication: Sedation
Nembutal
Dosage: iv
Indication: Sedation
Adverse event in 10 year old receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 10 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoventilation, Hypoxia
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Sedation
Midazolam HCL
Indication: Sedation
Nembutal
Dosage: iv
Indication: Sedation
Adverse event in 5 year old receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 5 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hypoxia, Apnoea
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Sedation
Midazolam HCL
Indication: Sedation
Nembutal
Dosage: iv
Indication: Sedation
Adverse event in 2 year old receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 2 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Dyspnoea, Stridor, Hypoxia
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Sedation
Midazolam HCL
Indication: Sedation
Nembutal
Dosage: iv
Indication: Sedation
Adverse event in 45 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 45 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Hyperaesthesia, Drug Ineffective, Pain
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Dosage: 500 ug, q 72 hrs, transdermal
Indication: Pain
Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
Dosage: 25 mg per hr cont infusion, intravenous
Indication: Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Gabapentin; Lorazepam (Watson Laboratories) (Lorazepam, Lorazepam) Tablet
Adverse event in 1 year old receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a physician from United States on 2007-10-25
Patient: 1 year old
Adverse reactions / side effects: Laryngospasm
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Sedation
Midazolam HCL
Indication: Sedation
Nembutal
Dosage: iv
Indication: Sedation
Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2007-10-24
Patient: 69 year old male, weighing 75.0 kg (165.0 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaphylactic Shock, Bradycardia, Blood Pressure Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Start date: 2007-04-30
End date: 2007-04-30
Mefoxin
Start date: 2007-04-30
End date: 2007-04-30
Midazolam
Start date: 2007-04-30
End date: 2007-04-30
Propofol
Start date: 2007-04-30
End date: 2007-04-30
Rocuronium Bromide
Start date: 2007-04-30
End date: 2007-04-30
Adverse event in female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: female, weighing 10.8 kg (23.8 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Respiratory Distress
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Midazolam HCL
Adverse event in female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-24
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Exposure During Pregnancy, Abortion
Adverse event resulted in: death
Suspect drug(s):
Diprivan (Diprivan (Propofol) Injectable Emulsion FOR IV, Diprivan (DI
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Adverse event in 47 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Norway on 2007-10-23
Patient: 47 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Eyelid Oedema, Malaise, Pruritus, Tachycardia, Anaphylactic Reaction, Hypotension, Cold Sweat
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Adverse event in female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Australia on 2007-10-23
Patient: female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Myoclonus, Fatigue, Asthenia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Rocuronium Bromide
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Sevoflurane
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Tramadol HCL
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Other drugs received by patient: Propofol; Dexamethasone
Adverse event in 49 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Norway on 2007-10-23
Patient: 49 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Anaphylactic Reaction
Suspect drug(s):
Curacit
Fentanyl
Pentothal
Adverse event in 38 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-22
Patient: 38 year old female, weighing 77.0 kg (169.4 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Unresponsive TO Stimuli, Somnolence, Lethargy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Adverse event in 69 year old male receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-18
Patient: 69 year old male
Adverse reactions / side effects: Cardio-Respiratory Arrest, Procedural Hypertension, Respiratory Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertension, Electromechanical Dissociation
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Dosage: 200 mcg iv x 1
Indication: Sedation
Start date: 2007-07-10
Versed
Dosage: 4 mg iv x 1
Indication: Sedation
Start date: 2007-07-10
Other drugs received by patient: Atenolol; Lansoprazole; Furosemide; Losartan Potassium; Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Spiriva; Ondansetron; Potassium Phosphates; Cefepime; Metronidazole; Voriconazole
Adverse event in 92 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from United States on 2007-10-18
Patient: 92 year old female, weighing 54.4 kg (119.7 pounds)
Adverse reactions / side effects: Drug Ineffective, Pain in Extremity, Pain, Hallucination
Suspect drug(s):
Fentanyl
Dosage: topical
Administration route: Topical
Gabapentin
Dosage: 1600 mg (400 mg, 4 in 1 d), oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sciatica
Start date: 2006-01-01
End date: 2006-01-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 150 mg (75 mg, 2 in 1 d), oral
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sciatica
Start date: 2006-06-12
Neurontin
Other drugs received by patient: Premarin; Calcium (Calcium)
Adverse event in 64 year old female receiving Fentanyl
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-10-18
Patient: 64 year old female
Adverse reactions / side effects: Psychotic Disorder, Dyspnoea, Cranial Nerve Disorder, Dyskinesia, Pain, Breakthrough Pain, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Suspect drug(s):
Ambien
Indication: Sleep Disorder
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Fentanyl
Indication: Drug USE FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2007-06-01
End date: 2007-09-01
Prednisone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
End date: 2007-09-01
Rebif
Dosage: 44mcg three times per week
Indication: Multiple Sclerosis
Start date: 2002-06-03
Wellbutrin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Depression
Other drugs received by patient: Advair Diskus 100 / 50; Proventil; Spiriva; Restoril; Cartia XT; Toprol-XL; Coumadin
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