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(also known as Actiq)
Fentanyl belongs to the group of medicines called narcotic analgesics. Narcotic analgesics are used to relieve pain. The transdermal system (skin patch) form of fentanyl is used to treat chronic pain (pain that continues for a long time). There is another kind of transdermal system, called iontophoretic, that allows... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Back Pain | 252 |
81% |
| Chronic Pain | 31 |
97% |
| Fibromyalgia | 9 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 4 |
75% |
| Migraine Headaches | 2 |
100% |
Overall, 84% (317
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Fentanyl Reviews
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I use a 100mcg 3 day patch, with a big band aid to hold it into place. Helps allot with the pain.
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omg it was wonderful, but of coursse I take Valium and those 2 do NOT mix
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This is the ONLY drug that truly helped me, but I was only allowed 4 800mcg Pops a day for "breakthrough pain.
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after surgery
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The drug works quite well but can be very addictive and have some harsh side effects.
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omg soooooooooooo sick
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Tried one of my mother's, drove off the road 2 x, didn't try again.
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was on it for 2 years till switched to other narcotic pain med
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I had a hard time getting onto the patch but I do feel it helps. The biggest problem I have is if we do I dose high enough to get rid of the pain - Then I can't function.
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Actiq - Fentanyl
Have you had your doctor call them to tell them why you need that amount? It won't do anything if you call, of course, but if your doctor's office doe... [More] -
Actiq - Fentanyl
Of course they will sell me the rest. I just don't have the money for it. [More] -
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If they pay for half the quantity, you may be able to speak to the pharmacy about buying the rest of them straight out. Even if it is one or two lolli... [More] -
Actiq - Fentanyl
because it is a controled substance, they have to account for the other half. [More] -
Actiq - Fentanyl
My insurance sucks. So I am not able to even go & buy half of my prescription each month. The doc presrcibes me 1600 mcg. But, my insurance only p... [More]
