Find Pharmacy Fentanyl Patch 50mcg

I've been getting this for years at Walgreens in Tavares FL and they always have it for me when the day comes for the next Rx but this month they said they cannot order it. They said it's not available from their distributor. Suggested I go to a private pharmacy instead of chain. I called the and they said they would order it and I could pick it up the next day but they didn't get it. Said they can't get it from distributor and substituted a patch made by Apotex. Today I am in withdrawl! Bad. I know that I can't switch generics - they are all slightly different and I am afraid of overdosing from one that is too strong but also hate being underdosed and having withdrawal. The drug stores say I can only have one Rx a month so I am stuck with what I have until next month. I have 30 mg oxycodone for breakthrough but have not had to use it very often - sometimes not even one in a month. Now I am going to have to take it around the clock.

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You can switch generics, the Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 allows for a difference, but they are very slight, generally not enough to cause an overdose. If you ask the pharmacist they can provide you with more details, however, these patches should work for you, just as the others did.

The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, drowsiness, and dry mouth.

You would be more likely to overdose on the Oxycodone, if you take it too frequently.

Have you tried the new patches, yet?

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