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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 am presently using 75 mg patch, which I must use in order to function from day to day
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Helps for breakthrough pain.
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HIGHLY ADDICTIVE works very good but late or missed patch and very severe withdrawls
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very effective but very easy to develop dependency. used it a few times but scared to stay on it even if my doc would have let me.
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blew me away. high as a kite.
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it works but remembering to change the damn patch is another story
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75mg patch. Pain is tolerable for the 1st time in 3+ years. I also like the fact that I don't have to take a pill. Hopefully, this dose will last a while before my body gets too used to it.
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Fentanyl did work for the pain, but is highly addictive and it you live in a fog while using it. I used the patches
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allergic reaction to the patches
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Worked, but as time went by, needed more aand more to control the pain.
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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] -
Actiq - Fentanyl
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]
