Hi All, Any info, experience with duralgesic patches? Blessings, Marblenose
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Had ONE several years ago. Felt like I was going to DIE! I understand that you can have different drugs in the patches???? So I don't know if all duragesic patches are equal??
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Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
I tried a duragesic patch. It was fentanyl(sp?). Because it's a 3 day thing it works it's way up to level and is slow released for 72 hours.
I get very hyper from pain meds(1/2 a precocet makes me feel like vacuuming the world).
Unfortunately, it was too high of a dose for me(it was the middle of the 3 dosages they make) and I sped my butt off for 3 days.
It did help with pain though! It's worth a try.
Posted by marblenose (Member # 6477) on :
Thanx team, Keep them coming... Blessings, Jan
Posted by JesusisLord (Member # 5776) on :
***I am not a doctor. The following is given for educational purposes only.****
The patches do work well for some people. They even have what is called the Fentanyl lollypop to suck on for rescue dose usage.
However, the patches usually do NOT work well on people who are very thin, (with very little subcutaneous fat). This is not always the case, though.
At the proper dose, the patch usually provides adequate pain control for 72 hrs.
Suggested patient teaching includes the following:
The drug level usually rises the first 24 hrs. so pain control cannot be adequately evaluated during that period.
Place the patch in a non-hairy area. If necessary, clip hair with scissors, do not shave.
Skin should be cleaned with clear water only. Dry completely before applying.
Hold patch in place at least 30 seconds while applying to help with adhesion. When it is time to apply a new patch, rotate sites.
Heat from a fever, hot climate, or environment such as heating pad, hot tubs, water beds, etc. may increase the transdermal delivery & cause toxicity.
Hope this works for you and that you get your pain under control soon.
Don't hesitate to make your doctor aware of any questions or concerns.
Posted by marblenose (Member # 6477) on :
Thanks, My LLMD is wonderful and will answer any and all questions. I have no problem with having too little fat. Since I fell down with lyme my weight has incresed much to my dismay. I have to choose between the energy it takes to work out and the energy it takes to work. I have to make a living. I am hoping if we can control the pain enough I can start at least with some light yoga to get stretched out. The pill form of meds was inadequate. Ia m hping a dosage going in on a regular basis will help provide some kind of even levels. Blessings, Marblenose
Posted by Punkie (Member # 5402) on :
I use both the patches and lolipopswith Fentanyl for several years. The manufacturer has constantly problems with quality control.
Last recall was on 75mcg patches.
I'm glag to hear, that thin peaople have troubles absorbing it - it goes through fatty tissue under the skin or cheek (between back tooh and gum).
I had to increase dose from 25 mcg to 200mcg when I lost some of my wieght (from 135lbs to 120lbs). Now I don't even have enough flat space on my body for 2 huge patches.
As my stomach can't handle most of the meds, this system is a blessing if you don't want to constantly pay attention to meds to avoid low and high. olipops saved my life several times.
By leaving some of the backing on the patch you can control the dosage, which comes handy, when you want to slowly taper the dose down.
Withdrawl is quite bad, mostly from doses around 200mcg. Hope you can keep your extra pounds - it will save you a lot of money and trouble.
Cost is outrageous, I hope your insurance covers it.
Good luck! Punkie
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Posted by marblenose (Member # 6477) on :
Thanks Punkie et al, I can't believe the difference with this patch. So far no breakthrough pain???????????? and I feel like I am almost among a normal level of pain you know the 1-10 range. I was a 97 for years I feel like a 7 -8 right now. What a blessing this is so far. Blessings, Marblenose
Posted by trueblue (Member # 7348) on :
That's wonderful, marble! I'm happy to hear it's working for you.
Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :
Wow! That's awesome! Glad you're not having any ill effects!
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Posted by AZURE WISH (Member # 804) on :
to the top for jblral Posted by valymemom (Member # 7076) on :
marble,
What's your dosage? Did it help immediately?
Posted by JeffM (Member # 8919) on :
I tried the fentanyl patch. The first day was great and I thought I was all better. The second day I felt very weird and the third day I became very emotional and depressed. I think it set off a major depression which lasted three weeks. 3-10% of the people who use this have had it cause depression, according to the packet insert.
My daughter has one, functions better than I do because I think it controls the pain. She does well on it.
I am frankly petrified of the withdrawl and the dependence. It was also quite expensive.
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