i've heard that cleaning the area with rubbing alcohol first will help adhesives stick better.

I know that you are to put the patch on a fatty part of the body.I have tried the patck 3 times now and had to take off after 2 or 3 days each time. It helped my back pain but made me sick. Anyone else have same problem?

Hi jasmine I had the same trouble with this patch I spoke with the pharmasist and she said its common with the generic version she said many insurance companies won't pay for the name brand of this patch and she said to do what you are already doing put tape over it. I put saran wrap over it then tape so when I took a shower it woulden't get wet (the tape as I was told patch is waterproof). sorry I don't have any better suggestions for you.
Take care,
Lisa

i have the same problem. i use medical tape. one time i used packing tape but was told not to cuz of the stuff in it could cause a rash. which it had started itching a day prior. that was all the pharmacist said i could do.

I've had the same problem with 2 different companies who makes the patch (both brand name, not generic).
I have noticed that cleaning it with rubbing alcohol or even soap and water but kinda scrubbing the skin a bit works too.

It also makes a difference if you place it on a bendable/movable part of your body. I try the top of my thigh where there is less muscle movement. But sometimes none of this works for me, I dont know why and I end up using medical tape on it too, YUCK!

I definitely agree with the cleansing it with alcohol or something of the sort. My wife is a nurse and has to apply these all the time. I recently started using a lidoderm patch for pain, and that's what she does for that. I also noticed she puts it in a spot, as close to the pain, that will not crease, as to allow the patch to peel off.

As mentioned in the info that comes with Fentanyl it states that you are not suppose to put ANYTHING OVER THE PATCH, no tape, no wrap, nothing!!

Also, someone mentioned it fell off in 2 or 3 days, you are suppose to change the patch every 2 or 3 days per your docs instructions.

HERE's A WAY TO
MAKE SURE THE PATCH STICKS....
using Tincture USP Benzoion Compound (over the counter, or ask pharmacist) before applying the patch, with a q-tip out line on your back when the adhesive is going to be, let it dry a few seconds it will be very sticky, tacky, then apply the patch there. It was a miracle for me, the patch sticks, stays in place, and when it comes off, it peels very smooth and does not take any of my skin with it. No bleeding, no scabs and no irritiable painful feeling when taking the glue/adhesive off, just a warm soapy wash cloth takes it off and it is left nice and smooth.

I put a water proof heavy duty bandaid over my patches. works like a charm.