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Re: Anyone with duragesic/fentanyl patches?
From: Barb (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Apr 17 12:28:17 2008
At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Lesley wrote:
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>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,
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>>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
Let me just add here that 100 mcg IS NOT THE STRONGEST PATCH! you can go
as high as nessecary. like right now I am on 300 mcg every 48 hrs (not
72) I started out at 50 (for about 2 weeks) and after a few years I am
up to 300 mcg. they do make the patches in 200 and 300 also ( I use 3
100 though) let me tell you that the SANDOZ is as good as the name
brand, Also WATSON just came out with their brand which is also just as
good. the one brand to stay away from is the MALINCROFT BRAND, they are
worthless. I need to get the J&J # for the bioclusive patches. I seen
the # years ago and now I cant find it. J&J makes the SANDOZ which is
GENERIC Only the name brand is called DURAGESIC PATCH all of the
generics are called just the FENTANLY patch. If anyone needs any info
about the patches, just email me. Also, If you have the phone # for J&J
for the bioclusive patches, please post it here or email me at
Bbisulca@verizon.net. PLEASE....thx, barb
>>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.
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>>At Mon, 7 Aug 2006, Lesley wrote:
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>>>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:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>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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