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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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I went cold turkey and It was the worst but I dealt with it. I took it off Mid March and after 1 week I lost 42 pounds. I did not take Methadone or anything else. It became A Prior Authorization drug & my pain dr ignored it (3 faxes & dozens of phone calls. So my mail in Pharmacy sent me back the scrip after sending to them February 3 & got it back sometime in March. I had no choice but to rip it off as I wasn't going to get it anytime soon. Now saw the Dr (broke Ankle March 3 in 3 places so couldn't do anything & still can't but u got to do what u got to do.. So the dr gave me my normal 100 McG fentanyl but when I brought it to the Pharmacy the guy said if your not taking any pain killers then I should not go back to 100 MCG as it is too much now. So he was gonna call the Dr last Thursday (9th). He also Prescribed Something Totally New but it is a take on Percocet (oxy). Not much said about this med "OXAYDO" but it works faster then just plain Percocets (Oxycodone). Hard to find info on this & my Pharmacy never heard of it also. When a Dr gives you something new it is usually because he is getting a Kickback on it. You can print a coupon saying you pay no more than $15.00 a month. It is described as an Immediate Release of the Drug where most could take upwards of an hour to work. It is said that with it working so fast people won't overdose as much as many people take 1 then another and so on coz the pill doesn't work so fast.

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I live in a very humid climate. Tried all of the tapes mentioned. The tape will not stay on either. My dr is aware but doesn't seem concerned. HELP !!

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ERIC~ I read your post on FENT PATCh & about your sister.... So sorry to hear that. I lost my sister in a similar way. She had NO tolerance to morphine. She hated them or anything like dilaudid. She took them for more than just pain unfortunately. She loved her Percocet's. Her doc was prescribing her 580 pills a MONTH!!!! for over 5 yrs! Crazy!

But when she was out.... She tried anything just about. Her friend gave her around 8-10 of 60mg ER & IR's. She crushed & snorted in around 2-3 days :-( She was well educated on all this so she knew what she was doing but unfortunately, she got to that point of drug black out & had no idea just what she'd done.. Also took her night meds on top of that. 1 or 2 in one night. Her nightly consisted of trazadone (sp) Flexeril 10 mg, Benadryl, along with her strong antidepressant (forgot which) Apparently had more than normal amount of Flexeril in her system as well. I wish I'd know. She told me, that she would be very careful not to take anymore if not feeling it.....I tried to get her to just throw them out. They wouldn't help... Trying to convince her.... Anyhow.... She passed in the night.

As far as the Fentanyl patch & the original brand name.. I've been on the patch since 2002 & back then yes Johnson & Johnson sent me 100 at a time of bioclusives...The sub to the brand with gel is by Watson & normally is at Walgreens. To be honest I still like the original best.... BUT.. other than, MYLAN has worked best for me now. No need for 3m or anything over the top & I shower & have gone in pool. It is extremely humid here too. Once in a while I have one that doesn't stick well. We use a cotton ball after taking old one off & wipe with 98% alcohol. Then reapply to other side of my upper / shoulder blade area of my back. IS BEST place. Any other area never will stay on. So picking a spot is just as important.

I'm in FL & absolute HATE this forsaken state!!! Whats called the medical system. Am originally from Colorado.... Been here 10 yrs now. Following my heart for another... Anyway.. Am seeing that it is hard to get our scripts filled in other states too...

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If you contact the company that makes your patch, they sent me all the tegaderm which is a big clear patch like they use when they do an i.v... They gave me all I needed for free. There's one one market called nexcarearlier but they r very $$$$$.

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Yes they sell plastic covers at the pharmacy for 28 cents a peace or you can buy them in a box. They work very well, just ask your pharmacy and they can find them. If not, write me back and I will send you more info.

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I just started on the patch and had the same problem of keeping them on. (even after reading the directions) now I just put on two small pieces of tape used for sensitive skin. It works but I haven't really showered with them on. My problem is my shoulder so I bathe. Hope that helps but I certainly use super glue! LOL

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Use Tincture of Benzoin (surgical skin prep), Dr has to write you for it.

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Greg, glad you are getting off the patch, I used it for several years and it helped the pain yes, but it changed my body. I could not stand to look at myself. Have been off the patch over a year now with no opiates at all. I feel and look better and my liver is not aching anymore. For anyone out there who can possibly handle life w/o opiates it is a good thing!

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My boyfriend wipes the area with lighter fluid on a paper towel and never has a problem any more he uses the area an inch below nipple towards the side he raises his arm to stretch skin then puts patch in place presses it holds full hand on it for about 2 mins hope this helps you out

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Tegaderm or the generic available on Amazon. I bought a roll of stuff similar to Tegaderm and you can cut it to whatever size you need and it was very effective in helping to keep my patch on. And I take a lot of baths also.

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Hi, I have the simple solution to these patches staying on..... My name is Rachelle and im a long time pain patient. My doc just cut me of of 125 mcg of Fentanyl and Im dying..... If anyone can help me out, being that I am an ex surgical nurse, and when I don't have a patch on my back is so bad I can't even walk. I'm also undergoing concurrent testing to diagnose possible MS. I fear it won't be able to bear this pain too long and can't find a doctor immediately. So if there's anybody out there that can help me in any way shape or form. I have the answer that many people dont know about to make your patch last up to 5 days without falling off and it's only a simple solution. {edited for privacy}

Signed
Rachelle

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Hi Bull, I used the Fentanyl patch from 2008 until the middle of 2015. Yes, it was always a hassle to keep it on, and it changes your metabolic rate (especially if you are a woman over 50). I finally got so disgusted with the depression, insomnia and abdominal swelling that I just took it off (100mcg q 72 hours) and went cold turkey which for me was not too bad. All that happened to me was the pain came crushing gown on me again. If you quit this medication PLEASE be cautious and get help from your Health Care Provider. Cold Turkey is NOT for just anyone. Fentanyl is a WONDERFUL pain relief system for many people. I hurt from time to time but deal with pain management in a much different way now. Yes, there is life after "the patch".

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Yep, hey buddy ask ya local chemist about shower shields like a square peice of plastic with a sticky perimeter works great , I was havn Trouble keepn mine on for the duration as well , hope that helps mate !!! Hooroo Daniel

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All you have to do is clean area where patch goes with lighter fluid then lift arm on whichever side ur going to apply patch stretching skin it work my boyfriend does this and patch never comes off

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I lost 3 fentanyl patches that fell off in my sleep/shower. I'm gonna be 6 days short now. My Dr. will not replace the messed up ones. Can i make the one last 6 days? In the last 2 months my pain meds have been cut by 2/3, and I am in so much pain. My Dr. says it's in my head! I wish he had to walk a day in my shoes. But can you make 1 patch last 6 days and how? ty

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Where is the best place to put the fentanyl patch? Are the effects stronger in certain areas of the body? It's new to me and I can't tell it's working.

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Yes if you go to the pharmacy and ask them for medical tape it's made by 3 a.m. And it has pores in it so it's breathable you can cover the patch and it will stay on as long as you want

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Tegaderm is a clear barrier that you can use over patch. It's the stuff that they cover when they put an IV in your arm .They have on Amazon and have generic by Smith and Nephew. My patches never fall off now .

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Tegaderm patch. CVS makes the best ones. They are 7.49 for 10 patches. take a dab of water and a towel. Clean area, dry, apply. Voila. all Done.

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Yes I know how to keep the patches on!! Go to the pharmacy and buy Nexcare 3M waterproof transparent dressing. It's like a huge bandaid that sticks very well to your skin.

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