[Eddie G]

I prefer my medical marijuana over anything with these side effects...


Butrans can cause death in a child who gets a hold of a skin patch and places it in the mouth or on the skin.

Buprenorphine may be habit-forming, and the Butrans skin patch contains a high concentration of this medicine. Use Butrans exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Never share the medicine with another person. MISUSE OF NARCOTIC PAIN MEDICATION CAN CAUSE ADDICTION, OVERDOSE, OR DEATH, especially in a person using the medicine without a prescription.


You should not use Butrans if you have severe asthma or breathing problems, or a bowel obstruction called paralytic ileus.

Buprenorphine can slow or stop your breathing, especially when you start using this medicine or whenever your dose is changed. Never use Butrans in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Buprenorphine may cause life-threatening addiction and withdrawal symptoms in a newborn.

Do not drink alcohol when using Butrans skin patches. Dangerous side effects or death can occur when alcohol is combined with buprenorphine.


Side effects:
Blurred vision
confusion
difficult or troubled breathing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
drowsiness
irregular, fast, slow, or shallow breathing
pale or blue lips, fingernails, or skin
pinpoint pupils
relaxed and calm feeling
shortness of breath
sleepiness
unusual tiredness or weakness

More common
Back pain
cough or hoarseness
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
fever or chills
headache
lower back or side pain
nausea
painful or difficult urination
runny nose
sleeplessness
sneezing
stomach pain
stuffy nose
trouble sleeping
unable to sleep
vomiting
Less common
Diarrhea
feeling faint, dizzy, or lightheaded
feeling of warmth or heat
flushing or redness of the skin, especially on the face and neck
lack or loss of strength
sweating