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Can Oxycodone Be Taken While On Fentanyl Patches?

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Question : can oxycodone be taken while using fentanyl patches?
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Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better avoided.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome and thanks for your query.
It is not a good idea to take Oxycodone while using Fentanyl patch because there is augmentation of each others effects. This can lead to serious interaction and adverse effects like drop in blood pressure and depression of breathing.

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Can Oxycodone Be Taken While On Fentanyl Patches?

Brief Answer: Better avoided. Detailed Answer: Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. It is not a good idea to take Oxycodone while using Fentanyl patch because there is augmentation of each others effects. This can lead to serious interaction and adverse effects like drop in blood pressure and depression of breathing.