Reviewer: GA Angel, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been on the fentanyl patch for 3 months. Started 12.5 mg every 72 hrs first month. Gave back my quality of life. The first 3 days the patch caused nausea, lightheadness and got overheated and it made me sick and had diarrhea. After no major side effects. Was increased to 25 mg. the second month and third month but I have had a return in my pain level so when I see my Pain MD this month w ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on the fentanyl patch for 3 months. Started 12.5 mg every 72 hrs first month. Gave back my quality of life. The first 3 days the patch caused nausea, lightheadness and got overheated and it made me sick and had diarrhea. After no major side effects. Was increased to 25 mg. the second month and third month but I have had a return in my pain level so when I see my Pain MD this month will discuss higher dosage. On Lortabs 7.5/500 mg 3 a day for breakthrough pain but after my pain has gotten worse I called pain MD and was increased to 4/5 a day as needed. That helped until my visit. No problem with the patches sticking but need to be careful when showering not to get hot water on them or they will release too much medicine at one time. All in all pleased with it.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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having severe depression and anxiety

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having severe depression and anxiety
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Reviewer: LostCamp, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Ithas helped cope with severe pain after being crushed by tons of rock in a mining accident.I had to go through several years of surgeries and have a lot of spinal damage from my neck to my lower back but I can still walk and the Fentanyl has helped with the pain in my legs,armrs,neck,and back. There has been very few side affects .

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Ithas helped cope with severe pain after being crushed by tons of rock in a mining accident.I had to go through several years of surgeries and have a lot of spinal damage from my neck to my lower back but I can still walk and the Fentanyl has helped with the pain in my legs,armrs,neck,and back. There has been very few side affects .
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Reviewer: John David, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Had to wait for chemotherapy to end before starting on this medication. I am not sure if it now comes in a stronger patch, but I was being given the 100mg Patch. I gave it time for a build up, but it never worked, not even the slightest. For an unknown reason, I have an extreme tolerance to pain meds, as well as many other medications. This was a new doctor who specializes in chronic pain, he accu ... Show Full Comment

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Had to wait for chemotherapy to end before starting on this medication. I am not sure if it now comes in a stronger patch, but I was being given the 100mg Patch. I gave it time for a build up, but it never worked, not even the slightest. For an unknown reason, I have an extreme tolerance to pain meds, as well as many other medications. This was a new doctor who specializes in chronic pain, he accused me of being a pain medication seeker. Last year, he was investigated for not treating a man with a broken neck and refusing to give him the meds suggested by his neurologist for proper pain treatment. He lost the case, there were so many who had complained, over 60 people joined in the suit. The doctor was ruled against and lost his license for not following the Hippocratic oath. During his own defense, he claimed everyone was a liar.
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Reviewer: medicintnet, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Somnambulance is the only side effect with which I've had difficulty on a consistent basis. Any time between 12 to 36 hours (after application of the patch)is the most critical window to avoid driving a vehicle or making any serious decisions. Being a most fortunate patient, I've had NO ACCIDENTS or mishaps by being aware of this information that my mind-body has given me. RULE #1-Pay atten ... Show Full Comment

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Somnambulance is the only side effect with which I've had difficulty on a consistent basis. Any time between 12 to 36 hours (after application of the patch)is the most critical window to avoid driving a vehicle or making any serious decisions. Being a most fortunate patient, I've had NO ACCIDENTS or mishaps by being aware of this information that my mind-body has given me. RULE #1-Pay attention to your yourself!
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