Archive for the ‘Fentanyl Pain Patch’ Category

FDA Issues New Safety Warning for Fentanyl Pain Patch

Monday, April 30th, 2012
California Pain Patch Attorneys

Transdermal pain patches containing fentanyl have been linked to serious side effects and numerous deaths.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued another safety communication regarding the use and disposal of transdermal fentanyl patches. (more…)

Duragesic Pain Patches Carry Risk of Accidental Death

Monday, April 16th, 2012
California Pain Patch Attorneys

The Duragesic pain patch has been linked to a number of accidental drug overdoses.

Patients who use the Duragesic fentanyl patch to treat chronic pain need to be aware of the risk for a potentially fatal overdose. (more…)

FDA Delays Relaunch of Onsolis as Concerns Linger Over Safety of Fentanyl Pain Patches

Friday, March 30th, 2012
Cailfornia Pain Patch Attorney

Fentanyl pain patches have been linked to numerous serious side effects.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has delayed the relaunch of Onsolis, a pain patch that features the potent opioid fentanyl. Other fentanyl pain patches, including those manufactured under the Duragesic brand name, have become the subject of scrutiny after numerous patients suffered complications while using one of these products. (more…)

Pain Patches Carry Potential Risk for Fatal Overdose

Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
California Duragesic Pain Patch Attorney

Patients who use Duragesic patches to treat chronic pain need to be aware of the health risks.

The Duragesic patch is designed to provide relief to patients who suffer from chronic pain caused by illness or other conditions. While the patches can help to ease their discomfort, patients who use them may also be at risk for a potentially fatal medication overdose. (more…)

New Hampshire Man Convicted For Selling Fatal Fentanyl Patch

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009

Manchester, New Hampsire native Montgomery Proulx was sentenced to serve 10 years to life for selling a Fentanyl pain patch to eighteen year-old Evan Schwager. The Bedford section of NewHampshire.com reported on the story.

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