Painkillers: Fentanyl

What is it?

Fentanyl is a powerful pain reliever typically used to treat severe pain or pain after surgery.

Brand/Commercial Names

Actiq®
Fentora®
Duragesic®
Sublimaze®

Street Names

Apache
China Girl
Patches
Dance Fever

Looks Like

Dissolving tablet
Liquid for injection
Lollipop
Lozenge
Transdermal patch
White powder

How it is Administered/Used

Injected
Smoked
Snorted

Dangerous Because

Serious side effects include: Weak or shallow breathing, severe weakness, drowsiness, confusion, cold or clammy skin, feeling light-headed, fainting, coma

Teen Usage

1 in 5 teens have abused a prescription pain reliever

Important to Know

Nine million teens surveyed say they can get prescription drugs in a day.

Signs of Abuse

Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, swelling, unconsciousness