It is used to ease muscle and joint aches and pain.
It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Qutenza side effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Shortness of breath.
Trouble swallowing.
Very bad skin irritation.
Very bad burning or burning that does not go away.
Qutenza other side effects
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Burning or stinging feeling. Most of the time, this will go away after a few days.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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Can Qutenza be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Qutenza?
Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
This medicine will be given to you by a doctor.
Do not touch the patch while it is on your skin.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
If you use Qutenza on a regular basis, put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses.
Many times this medicine is used on an as needed basis. Do not use more often than told by the doctor.
Who should not take Qutenza?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings) unless told to do so by the doctor.
This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If Qutenza is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
Avoid use of heat sources (such as sunlamps, tanning beds, heating pads, electric blankets, heat lamps, saunas, hot tubs, heated waterbeds). Avoid long, hot baths or sunbathing. Your temperature may rise and cause too much drug to pass into your body.
Take this medicine off of the skin if very bad burning or itching happens.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Qutenza while you are pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
Can Qutenza be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Qutenza be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Qutenza, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Qutenza. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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