https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Hallucinations-with-Fentanyl-Duragesic-patch/m-p/2317347#M7270 <P>My 99-year old mother was prescribed a Duragesic (Fentanyl) patch for severe back pain (herniated discs).&nbsp; After about six days of using the patch she has developed visions, almost hallucinations.&nbsp; According to the Mayo clinic web site this is a side effect of the patch.&nbsp; Who can share their experience?&nbsp; How to reassure your parent that this is merely a side effect?</P> Sat, 12 Sep 2020 15:35:52 GMT JuttaM787071 2020-09-12T15:35:52Z https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Hallucinations-with-Fentanyl-Duragesic-patch/m-p/2317347#M7270 <P>My 99-year old mother was prescribed a Duragesic (Fentanyl) patch for severe back pain (herniated discs).&nbsp; After about six days of using the patch she has developed visions, almost hallucinations.&nbsp; According to the Mayo clinic web site this is a side effect of the patch.&nbsp; Who can share their experience?&nbsp; How to reassure your parent that this is merely a side effect?</P> Sat, 12 Sep 2020 15:35:52 GMT https://community.aarp.org/t5/Caregiving/Hallucinations-with-Fentanyl-Duragesic-patch/m-p/2317347#M7270 JuttaM787071 2020-09-12T15:35:52Z