Transition From Paracetamol To Norspan To Fentanyl (Top voted first)

transition table from oral analgesia (paracetamol to codiene to oral morphine) to s/c morphine and transdermal patches (Norspan and Durogesic) as pain progresses. This is specifically for palliation in aged care facilities

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do noespan patches conatin morphine in some form? I am supposedly allergic to morphine but toloerate the patches well

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I struggle with lower back chronic pain was wondering the comparison between fentynal patches and morspan patches - which are likely to be more effective please

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hi ive been on a norspan patch (15mg) for some months. methadone tablets before that for some yrs post lower back fusion...

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I've been on .25 Teva clonazepam for a number of years and being sensitive to meds avoided taking the Actavis it was...

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Any1 had any luck w/this? I've been on Subo waaay too long and am more than ready to get off. My new dr suggests the...

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My hubby and I started suboxone 9/9/16. Been taking opioids for a few yrs and have a high tolerance. I waited 24hrs befo...

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Super scared , been on Fentonyl for 3 months weened from 75 mcg to 25 mcg..... Also take oxycodone 5 - 10hcl IR ...... T...

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I am changing from 125 mcg of Fentanyl with 10 mg oxycodone 4x daily to hydrpmorphone and Lyrica since pain isn't be...

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I started seeing a pm Dr after having major surgery on my shoulder 7 weeks ago. My surgeon listens to some gal in his of...

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I previously was dependent on opiate pain meds, then got put on suboxone and have now become dependent on that. I wanted...

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I have been on the butrans 20 mcg patch for 3 months and am getting ready to switch to the fentanyl 25 mcg patch. Will I...

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I've been on Fentanyl 100mch for over 7 yrs due to severe Neuropathic Pain in my right arm as well as Spinal Stenosi...

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