Taylor and colleagues detail a case that they claim is an opioid-related amnestic syndrome
related to fentanyl patch use in a 63-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis and chronic …

The patient described in our case report was found 12–13 hours after applying fentanyl
patches, which is within the time window to reach maximum serum concentration at steady …

Discussion A case series and subsequent alert by the Massachusetts Department of Public
Health identified 13 cases of an opioid-associated amnestic syndrome between 2012 and …

1. Miller M, Barber CW, Leatherman S, et al. Prescription opioid duration of action and the
risk of unintentional overdose among patients receiving opioid therapy. JAMA Intern Med …

1. Miller M, Barber CW, Leatherman S, et al. Prescription opioid duration of action and the
risk of unintentional overdose among patients receiving opioid therapy. JAMA Intern Med …

Extensive media coverage of the United States (US) opioid epidemic has increased
attention on substance use and its inherent risks. Important conversations and resources …

To the Editor: About 86 million Americans suffer from pain, which costs $100 billion yearly in
work loss and medical expenses. 1, 2 Fentanyl is a synthetic analgesic acting as a strong …

To the Editor: Neurotoxicity is one of the main concerns of clinicians when prescribing
opioids. 1 Avoiding opioids with active metabolites is usually recommended, 2 especially if …

Fentanyl is an analgesic opioid that was introduced into medical practice in the 1960s. It has
been commonly used for decades in anesthesia, sedation, and pain management. Along …

In this issueofJAMA Internal Medicine, Thakrar1 highlights the ways in which hospitals often
do not meet the needs of patients with opioid use disorder (OUD), including undertreating …