Duragesic How Long Does It Stay in Your System?
Just like beginning treatment with any new medication, Duragesic patients may notice some side effects after they start using Duragesic for the first time. Common Duragesic side effects include nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, headaches, and mild irritation or redness at the application site. These common Duragesic side effects should disappear after a patient uses Duragesic for a while. If these symptoms worsen or persist, promptly notify your doctor.
Serious side effects of Duragesic are uncommon but are still important to know in case you need to identify them. Serious Duragesic side effects include mental changes, agitation, confusion, hallucinations, severe stomach or abdominal pain, difficulty urinating, slow or irregular heartbeat, loss of appetite, unusual tiredness, and weight loss. Be sure to notify your doctor right away if you begin to experience serious Duragesic side effects.
Patients should seek medical attention as soon as possible if they experience the following symptoms after using Duragesic: fainting, seizure, slow or shallow breathing, severe drowsiness, and difficulty waking up.

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- Urine: Duragesic can typically be found in urine samples up to a few days after using it.
- Hair: Hair follicles can hold traces of Duragesic for up to 90 days after its use.
- Blood: Duragesic can be found in blood samples up to a two to three days after its use.
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