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Re: Anyone with duragesic/fentanyl patches?
From: Lesley (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 7 18:27:35 2006
This may sound like a stupid question but what exactly is the name brand
patch? I just started them today at 1:30pm. Does it take some time to
get to a peak level in your body. I am on the lowest dose right now. I
haven't had much success with other narcotics like percocet, vicodin,
dilaudid, etc. You name it I think I have tried it. I am just not sure
how this patch works. Thanks for all of the information. Lesley
At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Dena wrote:
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>I agree! Duragesic patches are wonderful! I was recently put back on
>them again, but forgot to request the brand name patches and.... let me
>tell you... what a difference a brand name makes in this case!! I'm
>having SO much pain it's like having nothing on. (Just switched from
>morphine to fentanyl) I think they forgot to put the medicine in these!
>I know once I get the proper prescription they'll work though. This is
>the third time I've been on them, you'd think I'd know by now! :)
>
>At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, PennyDoll wrote:
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>>At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Lesley wrote:
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>>>My Doctor just started me on these patches and I was wondering if any of
>>>you all have had any experience with this medication. Any information
>>>would be very helpful. Thanks, Lesley
>>
>>About Duragesic Fentanyl patches...I would recommend them very highly! I
>>was on all types of pills and what not for a very long time while having
>>surgeries, procedures, and just day to day pain from Stage 5 endo they
>>found just last year...even after years of complaints!!! Finally my Dr.
>>gave me the patches to try...since I had a higher level he started me at
>>100mgh (highest dose available.) I must say they worked wonders! They
>>last 3 days (plus or minus one depending on the patch and person.) I
>>slept wonderfully, and as I would describe it "Felt normal for once in a
>>VERY LONG TIME!!!" I would say give it a try. There were some
>>"breakthrough" pains as they call them that I had my bottle of pills in
>>a drawer for necessary back-up, but overall they did great! The only
>>thing, is that they may irritate your skin a little. I sometimes had
>>red "raised areas" almost like a rash/broken skin. But nothing major,
>>just change the spot. I personally found that where your back bends
>>torwards the middle/lower area, and torward your spine (not on top) was
>>best. They also give you a # on the box to call Johnson & Johnson where
>>you get a box of 100 bioclusive sealers, which are like the IV covers
>>you can put on top to make them stay since water and what not can get to
>>them. Plus they're free. My only advice is stick to name brand
>>DURAGESIC! The generic ones I've heard and talked to doctors and
>>pharmacists about are nothing but trouble. I hope this helps you. If
>>you'd like, email me with any questions or help...I've had them for
>>almost a year now and know them pretty much inside and out. ha ha. Good
>>luck.
>>Kris
>>
>>--
>>PennyDoll27@aol.com
>>Kris
>>
>--
>Dena
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