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Re: Anyone with duragesic/fentanyl patches?
From: Lesley (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Aug 7 18:55:32 2006
Thanks for clearing that up Dena. I unfortunately cannot afford the
name brand. My insurance covers generics at no cost right now so that
is my only option considering I am only working part time and I have
other bills that have to be paid. I am on the 25 right now. I will see
how it goes. Did you have constipation with it? I know that I had a bad
time with constipation while on oxycontin. Any suggestions on how to
stay regular?? Sorry to be blunt. Lesley
At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Dena wrote:
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>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:
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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
>>>
>--
>Dena
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