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  1. Fentanyl - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    Aug 30, 2024 · Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to …

  2. Fentanyl: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.com

    May 22, 2024 · Fentanyl is an opioid medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain, but it can be misused, abused and cause overdose deaths.

  3. Why is fentanyl so dangerous? - Drugs.com

    Aug 15, 2022 · Key takeaways: When fentanyl is abused or taken in an overdose, this opioid can quickly be fatal because it is so potent and people are not used to its effects. There is a …

  4. Fentanyl Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com

    Oct 3, 2025 · Learn about the side effects of fentanyl, from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals.

  5. Fentanyl Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments - Drugs.com

    Oct 27, 2025 · Detailed Fentanyl dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Pain, Chronic Pain, Sedation and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.

  6. What is Fentanyl? - National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

    May 12, 2022 · What is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than morphine. Many people are exposed to fentanyl without knowledge while …

  7. Fentanyl Patient Tips: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com

    Nov 12, 2025 · Easy-to-read patient tips for fentanyl covering how it works, benefits, risks, and best practices.

  8. How does fentanyl compare to heroin or other opiates?

    Aug 6, 2024 · Fentanyl is an extremely potent, synthetic (man-made) opioid. It is about 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. In contrast, heroin is 2 to 3 …

  9. CDC: Drug Overdose Deaths Down More Than 25 Percent in 2024

    May 15, 2025 · There was a sizable decrease seen in overdose deaths from fentanyl, from 76,282 deaths in 2023 to 48,422 deaths in 2024. Almost all states saw decreases. Louisiana, …

  10. How long does Fentanyl stay in your system? - Drugs.com

    Aug 28, 2024 · Traces of fentanyl can stay in your system for a lot longer than it takes for the effects of fentanyl to wear off. Drug testing can detect fentanyl or its metabolites (breakdown …