Symptoms of Fentanyl Overdose

Symptoms of Fentanyl Overdose

Overdose on Fentanyl (Actiq®, FentoraTM, Duragesic®) is extremely dangerous.  Fentanyl is a powerful opioid.

Symptoms of Fentanyl (and other opioid) overdose, include:

• Constricted (tiny) pupils.
• Severe respiratory depression, such as slow or shallow breathing.
• Cold, clammy skin.
• Gray, blue, or pale skin.
• Blue or purple lips and nails.
• Respiratory arrest (not breathing).
• Extreme decreases in the level of consciousness.
• Limp or flimsy arms and legs.
• Slurred speech or inability to speak.
• Loss of consciousness.
• Unresponsiveness.
• Vomiting.
• Making choking or gurgling sounds.

Naloxone (NARCAN®) is the only pharmaceutical drug that can reverse a Fentanyl overdose.