Drug Information
Fentanyl is used in surgery as a general anesthetic and is available in a patch form to treat severe, chronic pain. It is in a class of drugs known as opioid analgesics.
Common brand names:
Duragesic, Actiq, Fentora, SublimazeSummary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods
Types of interactions:BeneficialAdverseCheck
Replenish Depleted Nutrients
Reduce Side Effects
- Fiber
Propoxyphene may cause gastrointestinal (GI) upset. Propoxyphene-containing products may be taken with food to reduce or prevent GI upset. A common side effect of narcotic analgesics is constipation. Increasing dietary fiber (especially vegetables and whole-grain foods) and water intake can ease constipation.
Support Medicine
- Magnesium
One double-blind study showed that giving magnesium intravenously before surgery dramatically reduced the amount of fentanyl needed to control pain during and after an operation. Further research is needed to determine whether people using fentanyl patches might benefit from supplementing with oral magnesium.
Reduces Effectiveness
Drinking grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice with fexofenadine decreases blood levels of the drug.
The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Drinking grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice with fexofenadine decreases blood levels of the drug.
The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Drinking grapefruit juice, orange juice, or apple juice with fexofenadine decreases blood levels of the drug.
The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Potential Negative Interaction
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a new supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
