Subsys Side Effects

Serious Side Effects

Serious side effects have been reported if an overdose of Subsys is happening. Seek medical attention immediately if you feel any of these side effects:

Difficulty breathing
Drowsiness, confusion, feeling faint
Decreased blood pressure

Common Side Effects

Constipation, infrequent bowel movements, or hard stools
Dizziness
Headache

Warnings & Recalls for Subsys

The FDA approved Subsys in early 2012

No recalls for Subsys have been reported

Subsys Treatment and Use

What is Subsys?

Subsys is a form of sublingual spray used to treat patients with breakthrough cancer pain. Breakthrough cancer pain is often described as intense, almost sudden, moments of pain, that sometimes last as long as 5 or 7 minutes. Subsys is an opioid. It contains the medicine fentanyl. Subsys is usually given as a last defense against breakthrough cancer pains, after the body becomes used to or immune to other pain treatments and their effects.

Dosing Information

Do not use more than what is prescribed. Because of Subsys’ pain killing effects, it is easy to abuse. It is likely that your doctor will start you off on a very minimal dosage of Subsys, because of it’s powerful effects. Do not up your dosing without permission from your health care provider.

Take one dose of Subsys in concurrence with breakthrough pain episodes. If pain does not cease, consult your doctor, and if approved, take another dose of Subsys.

Other Names for Subsys

Subsys