Stopping 12 Mcg Duragesic Patches

My doctor has me try a 30 day supply of 12 mcgs of duragesic patches. So far, I've used six patches. I want to discontinue them and just stick with my percocet. I dont like how the duragesic make me feel and I miss being able to use my heating blanket as well. I have arthritis all over and it helps me tremendously with that and I can't use the blanket with the patch. :( If I stop using the patch will I withdrawal and will they be pretty horrible? If I have my percocet, will that help me with the withdrawal? Thank you!

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Duragesic is the most potent opiate available, so yes, stopping it may cause some withdrawal symptoms, which the FDA lists as possibly including nausea, fever, chills, diarrhea, depression, and rebound pain.

The Percocet may help to stave off the worst of it.

Have you discussed it with your doctor?

As to the issue of heat with the patch, I have to agree with you. I also hated that, when I tried it, because I loved to soak in a nice hot tub.

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