DURAGESIC-100 Reviews (FENTANYL)Average Rating: 3.9 (148 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DURAGESIC-100 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DURAGESIC-100 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 2 | Lupus, Fibromyalgia, arthritis | Nausia, fatigue | I was given the patches for breakthrough pain, this was to be taken along with my oxycontin. I just didnt feel like it worked at all. I had the 75mcg patches and was actually told to change them every 48 hours so that the 'medicine' would be more potent. I didnt feel anything except more tired than normal, and had to take more nausea meds than normal. I was very dissapointed. | F | 27 | 2 weeks | 2/1/2006 | 5 | Fibromyalgia--chronic pain | Initially for a few days I was tired, somewhat nauseous, which subsided when lying down. After a few days all side-effects were gone, and I was left with feeling normal for the first time in years. | The patch has been fantastic. There are no ups and downs like with oxycontin; morphine; etc., just steady pain relief. Also, no stomach issues as it passes through the skin. Nice not to have to take pills every x number of hours. I would probably be dead without the patch as it has improved my life immensely. | M | 41 | 2 years | 1/29/2006 | 5 | Fibromyalgia--chronic pain | Initially for a few days I was tired, somewhat nauseous, which subsided when lying down. After a few days all side-effects were gone, and I was left with feeling normal for the first time in years. | The patch has been fantastic. There are no ups and downs like with oxycontin; morphine; etc., just steady pain relief. Also, no stomach issues as it passes through the skin. Nice not to have to take pills every x number of hours. I would probably be dead without the patch as it has improved my life immensely. | M | 41 | 2 years | 1/29/2006 | 4 | Ankylosing Spondilitis | Bouts of sweating, irritation at patch site if left on longer than 48 hrs. | Works very well at keeping the pain manageable as the AS has caused a central canal stenosis at C4 and C5 (currently inoperable with existing medical technology but I keep hoping). I use this medication for a couple of years and then switch to methadone for a couple of years (have done this for roughly 8 years now). This time I have been using the Mylan generic which seems to be much less irritating to my skin than the brand name Duragesic (and much cheaper too). Note: length of time at the right is for this current use of the med. I have successfully used it twice before for roughly 2 and a half years each time (this med is also much easier for me to wean off of than the methadone but everybody is different). I also get this med prescribed for every 48 hrs. rather than every 72 hrs. due to irritation at the patch site. | M | 38 | 8 months | 1/10/2006 | 3 | Low Back Pain/ Fusion Surgey | The last 2 months I have been having some chest pains and notice some sort of withdrawls like sweating, heart feels like it's racing and very flushed or hot feeling. I am on the 25 mg. and have been on the patches for 3.5 years now. I want to really try to quit the patch but I'm scared to quit because of the pain. Can anyone tell me what the withdrawls are like. My doctor told me I won't have withdrawls but I know he's full of it. I had a bad reaction when I went from the 50mg to the 75 mg. patch which scared me so bad that I weined off to the 25 mg.Do I need to be concerned about chest pain? Any help would be appreciated. Thank you! | Worked better for me at 50 mg. have suffered a little on the 25 mg. | F | 42 | 3.5 years | 1/5/2006 | 5 | Chronic back pain and severe spasms | Skin irritation and minor constipation | The best pain relief on the market. I have suffered since 1990. With a 50mg patch I'm good for at least 36 hours and supplement with perc. 10/325 on the last day. Does anyone know how to deal with the withdrawals during run out periods? If so I'd appreciate the advice. | M | 34 | 4 months | 12/26/2005 | 5 | neuropathic pain | dry mouth, constipation. Also on morphine sulfate, neurontin...so the mix probably does this. Can't sleep at night but feel tired. | Best med so far for me. On the 100mcg patch now. They do not stick as well as I'd like but will stay longer if you hold them on your skin and press for 60+ sec on application | M | 42 | 2 years | 12/15/2005 | 2 | chronic pain | psychotic episodes | My grandmother was prescribed this medicine for pain. She is elderly but her mind has always been very sharp. Shortly after taking this her speech was slurred and she forgot who and where she was. She said very strange things and became very scared. It was scary for all of us. It was obviously the medicine that did this to her. The only way I know to describe it is she had psychotic outbursts. | F | 86 | 2 weeks | 11/18/2005 | 4 | lower back pain | first 72 hours no side effects. after applying the second patch the pain in all my muscles was very intense for 8 hours. they seemed to be fighting with other for how much pain they could inflict on me | anyone that has had this experience or knows what to do or what caused it please email at [email protected] | M | 51 | 4 days | 11/4/2005 | 4 | Rheumatoid Arthritis, Back Pain | none except for skin irritation | F | 47 | 7 months | 11/1/2005 | 5 | Osteo Athritis, Fibromyglia | mild constipation, occasional mild sedation and or mild insomnia when patch is on for the 1st day. | As a chronic pain sufferer I am grateful to have awesome pain relief that has given me my life back. You name the drug, clinic,specialists-been there-tried that!! Do not abruptly stop this med- follow all directions and keep your MD well informed. | F | 37 | 7 years | 9/21/2005 | 1 | FMS, cancer, f**ked up neck, shldr | Dizziness, trouble breathing. We reduced the dose, but then it didn't help my pain. Some narcotics work for me, some don't. This one's going in the | The generic Mylan patch won't stick worth a fart. Tegaderm helps, but the patch still works loose under the Tegaderm. And who can afford to buy Tegaderm to use on a daily basis? Duct tape does pretty well, but YOW!! | F | 41 | 1 months | 8/6/2005 | 5 | degenerative disc disease | sometimes it is hard to sleep; i wake up every hour; but this I can handle, the severe pain I cannot. | I thank God for this med--nothing else worked--I have severe pain all the time, and I mean all the time. Before using this, I was walking with a cane. The only place the patch will stick is on my upper arm. I'm allergic to bioclusive, so I use tape that you would use to secure gauze. I tape all 4 sides. Make sure not to get the patch wet. I take baths and wipe my arm with a wet washcloth. Do not swim either. I wear shirts that cover the patch so the sun does effect the patch. I'm on 75's..been on them for 1 year. I take Roxycodone 15 mg for breakthru pain. This product limits what you can do, but it's much better than severe pain. I can move now without pain. | F | 41 | 1 years | 8/2/2005 | 3 | BACK PAIN | M | 64 | 30 days | 8/2/2005 | 3 | Degenerative Spinal Disese | Constipation, dry mouth, loss of appetite, sleeplessness All I can deal with because of the moderate pain relief I am currently getting. Wondering if I could get more with higher does? | I have had 5 spinal surgeries, and one neck surgery over the past 2 years (02-04). Have been playing with pain control since 2004. Pain has/is still way out of control 9+. It seems as if we are simply playing with medication for the breakthrough pain. I have taken Morphine Im-Rel; Morphine Sulfate; Methadone; Avenza; Kadain, Panlor C. MS Contin; Oxycodone Hydrocloride, Loratab. I have also had a dorssal Spinal Stimulator implanted for the left and Right sides. I also have dropped foot on the left side. | M | 58 | 6 months | 6/12/2005 | 1 | Chronic Pain from PN | Wheezing, Uticaria, Constitpation, Anxiety Attacks | This med was suggested in order to try something that would not upset my stomach. I experienced W/D like symptoms. Also had trouble breathing and Rash. This med was horrible and gave very little pain control. Only use this if nothing else has worked. | M | 33 | 7 days | 5/24/2005 | 5 | Chronic Back pain | Alittle drowsiness, Very addicting! If you run out of this med. the withdraws are hell! Seek medical attention ASAP! Do not miss any doses of this med. and make sure refills are filled before your last patch expires/runs out! | full of energy the first 24hrs. Am currently on the 50mcg patch and it seems to only last 24hrs. for pain. Have been on the 50's patches for 4 months and they seem to not be working as well as they did at first. Going to Dr. next week and will most likely be put on the 75mcg and hope it last for more than 4 months! | F | 35 | 4 months | 4/29/2005 | 5 | Chronic Back pain | READ IF PATCHES DO NOT STICK!!!! | If your on the Duragesic/Fentanyl patches, you will need this info!!! This is for the actual name brand duragesic only, not the Mylan, generic patches. Janessen Pharmaceutica will send you free boxes of covers to make these patches stick! Call 1800-526-7736 you will need the Duragesic box and will have to give them a ID number off your box, plus you'll have to give your name/address/phone number to them via phone. These covers work for 72hrs plus! They are wonderful and do not fall off in shower/pool/sweeting/ect. They are free so call now and pass this info on to anyone you know that uses Duragesic/fentanyl! | F | 35 | 4 months | 4/29/2005 | 4 | Chronic pain w/ 10 abdominal surger | Nausea and dizziness similar to being | I've had 10 major abdominal surgeries and had to have a total gastrectomy (my entire stomach removed). The pain from scar tissue has been unbearable and all the experts in the field tell me that I will not get better, because removing the scar tissue creates more.This drug helps me go to work, without it, I would not be able to. So when I weigh the side effects, although I feel nauseaous and dizzy, at least I can work. It is very expensive. If you don't have any insurance and truly cannot afford to buy them, Janssen has a terrific | F | 55 | 6 months | 3/26/2005 | 5 | Back Pain- chronic | Some dizziness when I first woke up. | Make sure to tell your doctor BEFORE you stop using the patches even if they cause skin irritation. I only used for 2 months and the withdrawl symptoms were HORRIBLE. Duragesic worked best in pain management for me, too bad my skin couldn't handle the adhesive. | F | 31 | 2 months | 3/23/2005 |