Does the use of Fentanyl patch improve food intake and alertness?
Patient: Hi my sister in law is end stage liver disease. She has been incoherent and unable to eat, speak. However, they put her on a fentanyl patch and she is now more alert and eating somewhat? is this due the the patch or what the call predeath rallying (if there is such a thing)? Doctor: Hi and welcome to Healthcaremagic. I understand your concerns..Well, it may only indirectly lead to these activities that you mention. Because fentanyl parch will reduce pain and anxiety and in this was it may help patient to eat better and be more relaxed in less pain. In every case, she should continue with fentanyl pacth if there is visible improvement. I dont think this is predeath rallyng definitely, this should not concern you. This is serious disease, but these are not sign of terminal days so I am sure it will be fine.I hope I have answered you queryKindly regards. Wish you a good health.