I use Fentanyl patches and cover them on my skin with Tegaderm film. It's like a larger bandage but they really stick to your skin even in the shower and swimming.
My dad used them before he passed with Dx.of cancer. they really worked great for him. he was really senitive to pain medications, and had no problem with the patches. as matters worsened it was great to have pain med. on board at all times. even when it got difficult for him to swallow pills.
Pros
continuous release of med.
Cons
they are easly loosened from the skin. but with clearisite dressing they stay on for the full 3 days.
IF you get it from the RIGHT pharmacy, and get help with something to keep them on, they work great!
Cons
Okay, this was just awful…I was having troubles with them staying on, the company sent something to cover to help. They seemed to really help. I made the mistake in changing pharmacies and these other ones were worse for sticking and nothing would keep them on more than a day or two…and they are three day patches, anyhow…the doctor order a urine test on me, and I failed!!!! I HAD THE PATCH PLASTERED WITH TAPE ON ME! Crazy! I was even kicked out over it.
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Add your reviewI use Fentanyl patches and cover them on my skin with Tegaderm film. It's like a larger bandage but they really stick to your skin even in the shower and swimming.
I ve heard these patches do really work, I never tried them I might have to get some.
I have been using these since my knee surgery. I am in the process of weaning off now.
ProsThey help.
ConsIt can be difficult to keep on for 3 days. Expensive, habit forming.
It works
ProsEZ
ConsBig recall
i currently use these i love them! but having trouble keeping them on the whole 3 days
My dad used them before he passed with Dx.of cancer.
Prosthey really worked great for him. he was really senitive to pain medications, and had no problem with the patches. as matters worsened it was great to have pain med. on board at all times. even when it got difficult for him to swallow pills.
continuous release of med.
Consthey are easly loosened from the skin. but with clearisite dressing they stay on for the full 3 days.
IF you get it from the RIGHT pharmacy, and get help with something to keep them on, they work great!
ConsOkay, this was just awful…I was having troubles with them staying on, the company sent something to cover to help. They seemed to really help. I made the mistake in changing pharmacies and these other ones were worse for sticking and nothing would keep them on more than a day or two…and they are three day patches, anyhow…the doctor order a urine test on me, and I failed!!!! I HAD THE PATCH PLASTERED WITH TAPE ON ME! Crazy! I was even kicked out over it.