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Dangers of suddenly stopping Fentanyl when I have a heart condition

Hoping to find  some help.  I cannot find a doctor in the Bay Area  that will prescribe Fentanyl anymore, so I am forced to suddenly stop taking it.  I also Mitral valve regurgitation  that I only need to have trimmed.  How dangerous will it be for me to suddenly stop the Fentanyl 100mcg?  I do have Oxycodone 5mgs  for breakthrough pain.  will the Oxycodone help?   I am despite for help.  Thanks
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Why are you suddenly needing to stop the fentanyl, rather than slowly reducing/ tapering off ? Why did you wait until you are out before asking what to do?
Withdrawal is not usually life threatening, it is more like a severe case of the flu.
I would contact your cardiologist and primary physicians for direction.
Do NOT ATTEMPT to manage this on your own or from advice on the internet.
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