10,452 reports of this reaction
5.7% of all FENTANYL reports
#1 most reported adverse reaction
DRUG ABUSE is the #1 most commonly reported adverse reaction for FENTANYL, manufactured by ALVOGEN. There are 10,452 FDA adverse event reports linking FENTANYL to DRUG ABUSE. This represents approximately 5.7% of all 182,368 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking FENTANYL who experience drug abuse should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
DRUG ABUSE is moderately reported among FENTANYL users, representing a notable but not dominant share of adverse events.
In addition to drug abuse, the following adverse reactions have been reported for FENTANYL:
The following drugs have also been linked to drug abuse in FDA adverse event reports:
DRUG ABUSE has been reported as an adverse event in 10,452 FDA reports for FENTANYL. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
DRUG ABUSE accounts for approximately 5.7% of all adverse event reports for FENTANYL, making it one of the most commonly reported side effect.
If you experience drug abuse while taking FENTANYL, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.