Fentanyl, similar to other commonly used opioids (e.g heroin, morphine) produce effects. Some of these effects are intended for therapeutic and/or medicinal purposes. Other times, when fentanyl is misused, it will have unintended and negative effects to your lifestyle and health.
These effects are all, and not limited to, the use of fentanyl:
Relaxation
Euphoria
Pain relief
Sedation
Confusion
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Urinary retention and constipation
Pupillary constriction (small pupils)
Respiratory depression (shortness of breath, shallow breathing) Long term, fentanyl can affect you mentally and physically in many ways such as:
Substance use disorder.
Depression and suicidal thoughts
Difficulty controlling impulsive behavior.
Sexual problems in men
Poor nutrition and weight loss
Irregular menstrual cycles in woman Some of the other effects from fentanyl use is if it is used by injection.
Sharing drug equipment can lead to:
HIV
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Skin sores and infection
The effect of fentanyl use will increase rapidly due to the lifestyle you adapt. There are many treatment options available for those who are struggling with addiction.
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