What are some of the possible side effects of Actiq?
Serious side effects from powerful opioids, hepatoxicity; accidents and falls.Other Actiq uses have included the treatment and pain relief in patients suffering bone injuries, severe back pain, arthritis, migraines, and other types of moderate to severe chronic pain. Common side effects of Actiq include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, and hot flashes. The most serious side effects occurring in this class of medications include circulatory depression, respiratory depression, shock, and hypotension, sometimes causing death. The minimum dosage is enough medication to kill a small child and is shaped like a lollipop besides, so extreme care needs to be taken to keep Actiq out of the hands of children.
