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jancam 05/26/2015

Hey, friends. A couple of you mentioned having converted from fentanyl patches before.
I'm wondering if anyone was on the 100 mcg's every other day?

..what with patches ..repeatedly..coming off..
I'm already very well aware how uncomfortable this can get.
And.. I know that there's nothing even close to it strength wise..
So..
Am pretty fearful of what's coming.
( Well.. somewhat already here.. am having to not change patches until into third day..
Due to too many losses.

Anyone have experience with that strength?

HUGS

serenityha 05/26/2015

jc, i was on 75mcg every 48 hours. i know we both had the same problems in getting them on and keeping them on...i went to 3 days, 4 days, which was 6 weeks to 2 months, i think. i stayed on hydrocodone for a while, then d/c'd those.

min63 05/26/2015

hope it give you relife hugs min

fayre 05/26/2015

JC,

I was on 200 every other day and yes the patches came off. Tegraderm bandages helped some. They're the plastic they use on IV lines. They're very expensive in the stores, but the Dr's can get you a box.

As you know, the only thing that works for me is the pump and I have dilaudid in that with percocet for breakthrough medications. I hope this information helps you.

Sorry you're going through this.

Love you honey!

Xoxoxo

Mary Ellen

MoonDancingNana 05/26/2015

Hi,
I was on the 100 patches and used silky tape around the edges The sites were interchangeable due to blisters. Unfortunately I developed a reaction to the medication.

Good luck,
Moonie

irocket 05/26/2015

Ouch JC 3 days! I haven't been on them, but know the strength enough to know you're hurting physically and mentally. The pharmacy should have surgery tape, ask for help it might be called something else.

Always here,
Love and Hugs,
Toni

gr8ful2b 05/26/2015

I bought Band-Aid extra large, waterproof bandaids. They worked well. I also used Tegaderm which worked great too.

jojoTx 05/27/2015

JC, been meaning to put my two cents in here, too, about those damn patches. Just a quick note for now. I use them, too, and they are just a pain in the ass. I have psoriasis and skin issues, so they are problematic for me, too. I'm on 50mg every 3 days. By the 3rd day, they itch and try to fall off. But I do use the tegaderm clear dressings, as others have mentioned, and they help tremendously. Still, I have problems.

Sometimes, when I'm running short, due to having to replace a loose one, I cut them in half, to make more patches...although only 25mg. That doesn't help the pain, but for me, it does help prevent withdrawals. But....DON'T cut them if they are the gel kind! I have the matrix type patch and my Dr's nurse told me it was ok to cut them. Your pharmacist can probably advise you on this.

Yeah, I totally get what your issue would be, if you are on that kind of dosage. Seems like a breakthrough med would help a bit.

Sure hope you can find a good solution.

Hugs,
Judi

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