Re: Anyone with duragesic/fentanyl patches?
From: Dena (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 7 18:42:50 2006
Lesley,
Don't you know that the only stupid question is the one not asked? ;)
I'm sorry if I confused you as my mind is not all there today. The
"name brand" patch I was referring to is Duragesic. If your doctor
doesn't request the brand name Duragesic when writing the prescription,
you're likely (depending on insurance I guess) to end up with the
generic. I just recently ended up with the generic and I might as well
just take it out of the package and throw it in the trash because it's
not doing anything at all and I have to take two or three percocet on
top of it just to get by.
What is the strength of your patch? If he started you on a 25, then it
may be unnoticable and you might have to go up to 50 for relief.
Everyone is different.
At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Lesley wrote:
>
>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:
>>
>>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:
>>>
>>>At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Lesley wrote:
>>>>
>>>>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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Dena
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