Patti Says:
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CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW TO KEEP THE PATCH FROM COMING OFF AFTER SECOND DAY ? I SHOWER A COUPLE TIMES A DAY AND ON THE SECOND DAY THE PATCH WON'T STAY ON.THEN YOU USE MORE THAN WHAT IS PERSCRIBED AND YOU RUN OUT OF PATCHES AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WON'T PAY FOR ANY MORE THAN PERSCRIBED, THEN COMES WITHDRAWAL?
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Tape them on or ask your pain mgmt dr to try something else. Sometimes some skin type just won't allow the patches to stick. But first, Make sure the area is clean, dry complete then apply patch then the surgical paper tape.
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mykidsloveme Says:
Why no tape?
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Patti Says:
I was put on Kadian, brand not generic, 40mg 1x daily. The generic put me into withdrawal. I got very sick right away. I have been taking the Kadian , not generic, now for about 3 years. I have not had any problems. But I have to take it at the same time everyday or I start to get sick.
Kadian is a morphine sulphate. But not all morphine sulfates are the same.
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mystical47 Says:
reply to patty. you stated that you had to many problems with withdrawl on the patches. I just increased from 25mcg to 50 and I was worried about going up in strength for that very reason, withdrawl issues. If the pharmacy cannot get the patches in on time, there has been glitches before, etc. I have not experienced any withdrawl yet if patch comes off early on anything but was concerned about moving up on my dose that could happen. Just wondering what you switched to, still a patch type delivery or oral method? Thanks!
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ron Says:
you have to order a big patch from the company for it to stay on. it's a b**** but it works no problem. I believe that they are free but don't hold that to be true.
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Everett Says:
I use to tape plastic food wrap over mine.
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Patti Says:
I used to use surgical tape and tape all four sides. However, as soon as it is no longer secure, I would start going through withdrawal symptoms. Too many ups and downs for me. I asked my Pain Mgmt MD to change me to something else. Problems solved.
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Peace Says:
Ben ...who are you responding to?
We need to say who we are responding to. It is hard to follow a conversation when we do not know who is in on it.
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BevMar Says:
To the person who said that it is illegal...I was referring to the Nexcare product NOT Fentanyl. Fentanyl is a controlled substance, as I'm sure you know, and requires a paper prescription presented IN PERSON at a licensed pharmacy. However, there isn't a prescription required for the Nexcare dressings.
They are clear and breath, however, they do not permit water to go through them. I've been getting them over the Internet for four years--it is perfectly legal.
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mystical47 Says:
what is?
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mystical47 Says:
Oh I see, that makes total sense then, thanks!
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BevMar Says:
YES! Nexcare made by 3M prevents the patches from falling off! I use the 2-3/8 X 2-3/4 inches. The secondary name for these is Tegaderm. You can get them at just about any drugs store. They are EXPENSIVE but a lot cheaper than the patches.
Hint: Get your first box from a local source and then get them via the web. I save a bunch of money by doing that. Also make very certain that you are putting the non-sticky side of the patch on the dressings, else you've just shot a patch.
Go get 'em!
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Ben Says:
Thats illegal and untrue today
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Peace Says:
Mystical.......you are right. If your prescription is for stronger like mine you wear more than one patch.
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mystical47 Says:
the patch only goes to 100mcg it does not go to 150 mcgs.
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Peace Says:
Ask you pharmacy to give you a different manufacturer (brand). I changed and have no problem.
It says right on the instructions not to cover with tape.
When the old type I used came off the pharmacy replaced them free for me.
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slow loris Says:
simple answer. use a bioclusive bandage (tape) on it. ive been using this over my oatch for 10 yrs now.. at first it is painful to get the tape off, but you soon get used to it.. besides you can slowly ease it off in the shower. the bioclusive tape is brilliant and my doctor prescribes it to me together with the patch. you can swim, shower, etc with it... completly waterproff.. just cu the it to size and apply ontop of the patch to keep it secure.
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shiv Says:
...because **and not sure that you've ever used one of these patches or not id say no after reading your comment lmao but....**once you put it on the adhesive structure of the patch is compromised meaning it loses its ability to stick at all after that amongst MANY other reasons that you do not ever do as you suggested...so that isn't an option or people would have been doing it a long time ago. lmao duh
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jannette Says:
I to use the fentynol patch and have prob with it falling off so asked my pharmacist what to do and he recommendedwrapping Saran wrap around it and so far its staying on just hope it continues.
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jamaze Says:
kratom works quite well for the people who can stomach it....
i used it daily for 3 years with great success for giving me energy while killing a good deal of pain....
i originally started using it to ease me off of oxycodone......i had almost no withdrawals at all !
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