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 |
| 1 | Broken vertebrae, degenerative back | Extremely tired, kept falling asleep anytime I relaxed. Fell asleep at the wheel for a few seconds, fell asleep at stop lights waiting for them to change. Had to up the dosage becasue of withdrawal. | Be aware of this drug. I had been on the duragesic patch 25mcg (had to move up to 50mcg) for 2 and a half years along with Actiq suckers. I also changed this patch every 48 hours or the 3rd day was not good. This stuff will get you so addicted you will think you can never get off of it. It took three and a half months for me to work my way of this stuff by slowly dosing down. It was three and a half months of hell which I spent in my bedroom. Thank God I got off of it because when I switched insurance company's they just cut me off even with the doctor recommending I had to have it. I told them I was on it for two and a half years and just couldn't quit because of withdrawal. They told me "Oh well, just go to the hospital if you start withdrawal". Three month later, after many phone calls and paper work, they approved the drug for me. Thanks alot United Health Care. Fortunately I had enough to carry me through the withdrawal stage. My doctor gave me oxycodone to u | F | 57 | 3 years | 3/20/2007 | 4 | fibromyalgia | F | 30 | 1 days | 3/19/2007 | 2 | (5) failed Shoulder surgeries | Constipation and nausia. | Initially provided 48 hours of pain control. Stopped providing Pain control after 3 weeks. Seems to have lost its effectivness with me. Using the 50s | M | 56 | 2 months | 3/18/2007 | 3 | Bone spurs C45 and herniated discs | Works great for the pain 75% of the time. But lose a patch, no adhesive, all kinds of things can go wrong then you're in trouble. I am on the 75 patch every other day. Every third day I cry uncontrollably for about 2 hours then I'm fine. The Mylan brand works much better than the Duragesic or the Sandoz. Sandoz do not stick. You have tape everywhere. I woudld try anything first before resorting to this medication. You are a prisoner to it. Very bad side effects if you try to come off on your own. I wish I had never started. However, if your pain is so bad you can't walk some days then you have to make a decision. It does consistently work well for pain. | Make sure on any good days that you are able to save a couple back for an emergency. I had a steroid shot and one got accidentally removed. Once the adhesive was not on there at all and it washed down the shower drain and once it just did not work. My crazy doctor's office told me to take it off and stick it to a piece of paper and get the pharmacy to swap it. What a joke? I was stupid and believed them. So, try to get a few ahead if you can and if you up the dosage save the old ones for these types of emergencies. Always have a backup plan and make your appointments for your return RX a few days before you will actually run out. I prefer the Mylan generic. It works much better is less messy and noticable than the other ones. Sticks better, too. I don't have to use any tape with the Mylan brand. Again, you had better try and have 4 or 5 extra (don't let them expire) on-hand just in case something happens to your patch. You will NOT get another and get very ill if you try t | M | 45 | 4 months | 3/8/2007 | 4 | pain | none | It should last longer than three days and it should kick in quicker,I had to deal with some methadone withdrawals til that thing kicked in.Oh well I guess nothings perfect. | M | 28 | 3 days | 2/9/2007 | 5 | neuropathy | Some nausea at first, which gradually disappeared, Constipation, which I treat with stool softeners. Some dizziness when standing up. | I have nerve damage in the nerve roots leading from C5-C7 caused by a herniated disk between C3/C4 and multiple stinosis in that same area that was repaired by 6.5 hours of surgery. I also have nerve damage from a stretched brachial plexus branch behind my left shoulder that was caused by the same fall that ruptured the C3/C4 disk. My left ACL joint is compressed causing chronic bursitis as a result of the damaged nerves. I spent 18 months post-surgery trying to treat the pain and inflammation with hydrocodone, steroid shots, Neurontin and Cymbalta. My blood pressure was averaging 160/90 during this period. A cardiology intern mentioned Fentanyl and after trying Neurontin and Cymbalta with terrible side effects, I mentioned it to my GP who agreed that it would be worth a try. My physical functionality is returning and my pain level is now at 1-2 instead of 5-6. This drug has saved my life. I was afraid of the addiction possibilities, so I stopped it for three days to see what would hap | M | 53 | 60 days | 2/8/2007 | 1 | Back Pain | My neighbor just died from a fentanyl overdose. Duragesic leaked pain medication into her overnight and she never woke up. I put a link to a site that is helping to educate people about this problem. I hear it happened in many batches of the fentanyl pain patch. | M | 33 | 3 days | 2/8/2007 | 5 | DDD | None | I was on the 50s and now on the 100s. Completly pain free now. I've tried going with the Oxycontin and others but I abused them by taking them by my mood and not just by my pain. | M | 52 | 4 months | 10/10/2006 | 5 | fibromyalgia, disc disease | loss of appetite and exhaustion | After 4 months on patch I am still in shock that this tiny patch could actually help my chronic horrific pain. Its like a new lease on life. I'm wondering if other people get extremely tired and have to nap too. I have also lost at least 10 pounds from the loss of appetite. Has anyone else had the same effect? I just wish I wasn't so tired however it is so much better to be tired then to be in constant unbearable pain that no pill aleviates. | F | 36 | 4 months | 9/27/2006 | 5 | CRPS-Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Diarrhea and headaches in beginning, difficulty seeing in dark, Skin irritation (Sandoz only- rough patch edges!), loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss. | Have tried the Mylan and Sandoz (Sandoz is made by the same company as the brand) generic patches. With morphine I had terrible nausea for the first 4-5 hours of the day, & mood changes. I can eat! Depression is lifting. I can sleep all night! It's amazing! This has changed my life! I did have some morphine withdrawal when starting, didn't know that you need to con't dose or 2 of morphine (depends)with the first patch. Patches seem to come off no matter what brand used. A cover helps, better than tape. I like OpSite FlexFix, it comes in 11 yard rolls in 2 in and 4 in rolls that can be cut to size needed. Save over $100 comparably on a roll over Bioclusive, & it is easier to put on (has this removable backing that makes it more stable, so it doesn't wrinkle up and get wasted). Many other companies make similar products to cover patches etc, but nothing else in rolls. I've found that using that a product like skin prep, or one like it (lots in the ostomy s | F | 25 | 3 months | 9/9/2006 | 5 | CRPS-Complex Regional Pain Syndrome | Diarrhea and headaches in beginning, difficulty seeing in dark, Skin irritation (Sandoz only- rough patch edges!), loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss. | Con't from prev: Many other companies make similar products to cover patches etc, but nothing else in rolls. I've found that using that a product like skin prep, or one like it (lots in the ostomy supply section), has cut down on irritation from the constant use of adhesive, & it doesn't leave the icky grey stuff behind. Go to your local surgical supply store & go nuts! Also, I can't drive after dark due to the fact that I can't see as well in the dark. It's like my headlights aren't on. I've been on opiates >5 yr & never had this problem before. Had my eyes examined, no problems found. | F | 25 | 3 months | 9/9/2006 | 5 | To get high/plus some back pain | Euphoria, being able to get to sleep at night, and I was more active in my daily life. | Wow, what can I say about this miraculous drug? I would drink the gel out of the patches and it felt like I was in heaven. Then I'd try the generic Mylan patches and it wasn't as good as the name brand, but it got me along pretty well. Whenever I'd have back pain or just want to get high, I'd put one in my mouth and things would get better. HOWEVER, withdrawal symptoms are the WORSE. It feels like you are practically dying and there's nothing to make you feel better. | F | 17 | 3 years | 8/10/2006 | 5 | Post-Herpetic Neuralgia | Early: dizziness, nausea, sweating,constipation, difficulty starting urination. Now: Constipation, difficulty starting urination. | Duragesic (100 mcg) is wonderful! I have some breakthrough pain but, mostly, Duragesic helps tremendously. I take a stool softener and wait until my bladder is quite full and those side effects present no problems. I use the Bioclusive dressing to keep the patch on and it works brilliantly! Change patch every 72 hours...no problems. After over 2 years of unremitting pain, I was suicidal so Duragesic, literally, saved my life. | F | 62 | 2 years | 8/4/2006 | 5 | neuropath pain,severe spasms,Fibrom | Initially for a few days I was tired, somewhat Skin irritation and minor constipation,& dry mouth, constipation. But all side effects go away after awhile. | Best med so far for me. On the 100 mg patch now.But for those of you who have problems with the patch sticking, You can use a cover patch and that keeps the patch from drying up. And you can get them FREE form Johnson and Johnson, and there is a program that will pay for your cost of the patch and it is Duragesic themselves. All you have to do is get your Doctor to fill out a form saying you need it, and for what reason, course they go by the income in the family and how many live in your home. But I'M sure just about anyone can get coverage. Now as far as the nausea goes, I take phenagan for other reason also, but you can take Atarax 25 or 50 mg for nausea and itching and it can help you sleep ask your Doc about this. I have been on the 100 mg for 4 years and we change my patch every 2 days and I do go through break through pain. Some days are better then others, but it just depends on the flair up I'M having. I do take break through medication, If you have question on these programs | F | 39 | 5 years | 8/2/2006 | 5 | Continue from above! | Initially for a few days I was tired, somewhat Skin irritation and minor constipation,& dry mouth. But all side effects does go away after awhile. | If you have question on these programs I mention please email me [email protected] I would be glad to give the numbers to the programs on the coverage's on the cover patches and the drug program to help pay for your Duragesic. But I have realized that no drug can completely take your pain away when you live in severe pain daily. I rely on My Lord to get through those days, and everyday of my life. But this is the best pain relief have had even after 5 or more years. God Bless! | F | 39 | 5 years | 8/2/2006 | 5 | Herniated Disk L4-L5 | In the beginning, none. 4 years later, I occasionally experience withdrawal effects about twice a month. The effect is a terrible cramping feeling in my arm and/or leg muscles which keeps you from sitting still. On those days, I supplement with a muscle relaxer which helps the problem within an hour or two. I also occasionally feel higher levels of pain due to weather changes and on those days, I supplement with percocet which again, works within an hours or so. I'll be honest, the withdrawals and increase in pain are difficult to deal with for the few hours they exist but, they are short-lived and much easier to deal with than some of the side effects I've dealt with from pills. The worst side effect I have is memory loss; however, you just have to work a little harder to remember things and it can be somewhat combated. (i.e. employ some memory tricks such as repeating someone's name aloud a few times when you first meet them.) | First, Although I started out taking Duragesic, I am now actually on the generic form of the fentanyl patch by Mylan pharmaceuticals. It is 10 times better than Duragesic. It's much smaller, making it less noticable and works the same. I am on the 2.5 mg dose. Second, the reason I rated it a five is that although I do have some side effects, they are only occasional and overall, my pain is reduced greatly and constantly. Unlike taking pills for pain, there are few ups and downs. You generally get a constant flow of pain medication for 3 days. On pills, the best I got was 4 hours of relief, 2 hours of pain, 4 more of relief, 2 more of pain, etc, etc. Even when I was out of pain while on pills, I was dealing with stomach pains, etc. This has given me my life back for the most part and, along with exercise, allowed me to avoid surgery for now. Don't get me wrong, I am not pain free, but I am damn close to it. Lastly, regarding my comments on the side effects, my doctor told me its common | F | 37 | 4 years | 8/2/2006 | 5 | Herniated Disk L4-L5 | In the beginning, none. 4 years later, I occasionally experience withdrawal effects about twice a month. The effect is a terrible cramping feeling in my arm and/or leg muscles which keeps you from sitting still. On those days, I supplement with a muscle relaxer which helps the problem within an hour or two. I also occasionally feel higher levels of pain due to weather changes and on those days, I supplement with percocet which again, works within an hours or so. I'll be honest, the withdrawals and increase in pain are difficult to deal with for the few hours they exist but, they are short-lived and much easier to deal with than some of the side effects I've dealt with from pills. The worst side effect I have is memory loss; however, you just have to work a little harder to remember things and it can be somewhat combated. (i.e. employ some memory tricks such as repeating someone's name aloud a few times when you first meet them.) | First, Although I started out taking Duragesic, I am now actually on the generic form of the fentanyl patch by Mylan pharmaceuticals. It is 10 times better than Duragesic. It's much smaller, making it less noticable and works the same. I am on the 2.5 mg dose. Second, the reason I rated it a five is that although I do have some side effects, they are only occasional and overall, my pain is reduced greatly and constantly. Unlike taking pills for pain, there are few ups and downs. You generally get a constant flow of pain medication for 3 days. On pills, the best I got was 4 hours of relief, 2 hours of pain, 4 more of relief, 2 more of pain, etc, etc. Even when I was out of pain while on pills, I was dealing with stomach pains, etc. This has given me my life back for the most part and, along with exercise, allowed me to avoid surgery for now. Don't get me wrong, I am not pain free, but I am damn close to it. Lastly, regarding my comments on the side effects, my doctor told me its common | F | 37 | 4 years | 8/2/2006 | 5 | Herniated Disk L4-L5 | Continued... | Lastly, regarding my comments on the side effects, my doctor told me its common for patients to experience the muscular withdrawal effects because over time, your body becomes tolerant of the drug and it doesn't last as long. He also mentioned that increasing the dosage wouldn't make a difference, I would still experience the third-day problems. My overall opinion is that if I get 28 great days a month and two bad days (which only consist of a few bad hours), that far outweighs any pill I have ever tried. I absolutely recommend this med for my condition. It really changed my life for the better. Prior to it, I was suffering a considerable amount of pain that went all the way down my leg, I became depressed and very inactive. Now, I am happy and active again and I almost never feel pain in my leg (maybe 3 times a year) which is a huge plus. One more thing - a warning - at one time I was prescribed the next higher dosage and it made me violently ill. I must have vomited about ten times i | F | 37 | 4 years | 8/2/2006 | 5 | degenerative disk disease/ lumbar 5 | little bit of stomach upset and dry mouth.this is far better than taking 120 mgs of oxycontin and percocet for breakthroughs like i was for the past 2yrs. now im on the 50mg patch and only have to take a percocet 2 times a day as compared to sometimes 6-8 of them | i recomend this patch if you want pain relief instead of having to take tons of pills. | M | 45 | 2 weeks | 5/8/2006 | 5 | low back pain | Very Severe Nausea, Itching, Hiccups, dizziness, sleepiness, anxiety | I only rate this a "5" so most people will read this. The way this site works, viewers only read the good stuff at the top. BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS POWERFUL AND DANGEROUS DRUG. All you have to do is see the number of class action law suits against the makers of this patch to realize many people have had severe trouble and even died because these patches are well known to deliver the full 3 days of powereful drug into your system in 12-24 hours. I had widely varying symptoms, even after I thought I was fully acommodated to the drug. A Board Certified Pain Management Physiatrist told me to "TAKE THAT PATCH OFF!!!" based on experience with the poor delivery system and my symptoms. Also apparently the withdrawal effects can be very bad. I switched to Kadian and have MUCH BETTER PAIN RELIEF WITH LESS DRUG, and none of the bad side effects. I think Fentanyl is potentially dangerous and you shouls be suspect of its use. You are in control of your meds, ask your | M | 50 | 3 months | 4/23/2006 |