Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 , Yes you are so right! I have decided to come back on that one. Leo my mother used the Duragesic Patch about 1 to 1 1/2 years ago when she fell flat on her tailbone! It is very powerful medicine. I am so sorry to hear you had such a bad reaction to the patch. It did wonderful for my mama, but yes we all react to meds differently. I do remember her having some withdrawal though when she finally was able to come off of it! They do keep those patches locked up in the pharmacy. Very strong/powerful stuff! She would wear it for three days and then we had to change them. Also I used rubber gloves when applying them because of immediate absorption into the skin. And before I threw them in the trash, I would rap them in paper towels and put them in a ziploc. (In case of animals or kids in the house.) I hope you find something that works, Good Luck! Much Love To You All, Take Care, Amy DeBusk/ Mama Loretta North Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 , Yes you are so right! I have decided to come back on that one. Leo my mother used the Duragesic Patch about 1 to 1 1/2 years ago when she fell flat on her tailbone! It is very powerful medicine. I am so sorry to hear you had such a bad reaction to the patch. It did wonderful for my mama, but yes we all react to meds differently. I do remember her having some withdrawal though when she finally was able to come off of it! They do keep those patches locked up in the pharmacy. Very strong/powerful stuff! She would wear it for three days and then we had to change them. Also I used rubber gloves when applying them because of immediate absorption into the skin. And before I threw them in the trash, I would rap them in paper towels and put them in a ziploc. (In case of animals or kids in the house.) I hope you find something that works, Good Luck! Much Love To You All, Take Care, Amy DeBusk/ Mama Loretta North Carolina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 Leo, I am sorry you had such problems. However, thank you for sharing your experience. We now know to caution people if they ask similar questions. We were not able to provide first hand experience. When we all contribute our experiences, we can better help others. Hope you get back on track soon!] Regards, =jbf= B. Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 Leo, I am sorry you had such problems. However, thank you for sharing your experience. We now know to caution people if they ask similar questions. We were not able to provide first hand experience. When we all contribute our experiences, we can better help others. Hope you get back on track soon!] Regards, =jbf= B. Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 Leo, Yes, the durageic patch can have serious side effects (as can many painkillers) for MSA patients. See the info below. Note that anti-spasm or muscle relaxers often help MSA patients more than painkillers. BUT, sometimes painkillers are necessary - your doctor should be the judge - and monitor you for side effects. Take care, Bill Werre ======================================== Older adults--Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of narcotic analgesics. This may increase the chance of side effects, especially breathing problems, during treatment. Your health care professional will take this into consideration when deciding on the amount of transdermal fentanyl you should receive. Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your health care professional may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using fentanyl, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following: * Buprenorphine (e.g., Buprenex) or * Dezocine (e.g., Dalgan) or * Nalbuphine (e.g., Nubain) or * Pentazocine (e.g., Talwin)--Like all narcotic analgesics, these medicines may add to the effects of fentanyl, which may increase the chance of side effects or overdose. However, buprenorphine, dezocine, nalbuphine, and pentazocine sometimes decrease the effects of fentanyl, so that fentanyl might be less effective in relieving pain. Also, these medicines can cause withdrawal side effects if they are given to someone who is physically dependent on fentanyl * Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that cause drowsiness), including other narcotics, or * Tricyclic antidepressants--These medicines may add to the effects of fentanyl. This may increase the chance of serious side effects * Naltrexone (e.g., Trexan)--Fentanyl will not be effective in people taking naltrexone Other medical problems--The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of fentanyl. Make sure you tell your health care professional if you have any other medical problems, especially: * Alcohol abuse, or history of, or * Drug dependence, especially narcotic abuse or dependence, or history of, or * Emotional problems or * Kidney disease or * Liver disease or * Underactive thyroid--The chance of side effects may be increased * Brain tumor or * Diarrhea caused by antibiotic treatment or poisoning or * Emphysema, asthma, or other chronic lung disease or * Enlarged prostate or problems with urination or * Gallbladder disease or gallstones or * Intestinal problems such as colitis or Crohn's disease--Some of the side effects of fentanyl can cause serious problems in people who have these medical problems * Slow heartbeat--Fentanyl can make this condition worse Dizziness, lightheadedness, or even fainting may occur when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem . Also, lying down for a while may relieve dizziness or lightheadedness. Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially during the first several days of treatment. Lying down for a while may relieve these effects. However, if they are especially bothersome or if they continue for more than a few days, check with your health care professional. You may be able to take another medicine to help prevent these problems. Using narcotics for a long time can cause severe constipation. To prevent this, your health care professional may direct you to take laxatives, drink a lot of fluids, or increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Be sure to follow the directions carefully , because continuing constipation can lead to more serious problems. Leo wrote: >Hello, > >My Neuro started me on a duragesic patch and I had some very serious side effects. > >Please be very sure about the duragesic patch and consult more than one doctor before using it. The patch was removed Saturday and just now am starting to get back to normal. > >Another note: Quitting amantadine cold turkey does cause problems. > > > >Leo Walding >http://home.attbi.com/~lwalding > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2002 Report Share Posted October 22, 2002 Leo, Yes, the durageic patch can have serious side effects (as can many painkillers) for MSA patients. See the info below. Note that anti-spasm or muscle relaxers often help MSA patients more than painkillers. BUT, sometimes painkillers are necessary - your doctor should be the judge - and monitor you for side effects. Take care, Bill Werre ======================================== Older adults--Elderly people are especially sensitive to the effects of narcotic analgesics. This may increase the chance of side effects, especially breathing problems, during treatment. Your health care professional will take this into consideration when deciding on the amount of transdermal fentanyl you should receive. Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your health care professional may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using fentanyl, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following: * Buprenorphine (e.g., Buprenex) or * Dezocine (e.g., Dalgan) or * Nalbuphine (e.g., Nubain) or * Pentazocine (e.g., Talwin)--Like all narcotic analgesics, these medicines may add to the effects of fentanyl, which may increase the chance of side effects or overdose. However, buprenorphine, dezocine, nalbuphine, and pentazocine sometimes decrease the effects of fentanyl, so that fentanyl might be less effective in relieving pain. Also, these medicines can cause withdrawal side effects if they are given to someone who is physically dependent on fentanyl * Central nervous system (CNS) depressants (medicines that cause drowsiness), including other narcotics, or * Tricyclic antidepressants--These medicines may add to the effects of fentanyl. This may increase the chance of serious side effects * Naltrexone (e.g., Trexan)--Fentanyl will not be effective in people taking naltrexone Other medical problems--The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of fentanyl. Make sure you tell your health care professional if you have any other medical problems, especially: * Alcohol abuse, or history of, or * Drug dependence, especially narcotic abuse or dependence, or history of, or * Emotional problems or * Kidney disease or * Liver disease or * Underactive thyroid--The chance of side effects may be increased * Brain tumor or * Diarrhea caused by antibiotic treatment or poisoning or * Emphysema, asthma, or other chronic lung disease or * Enlarged prostate or problems with urination or * Gallbladder disease or gallstones or * Intestinal problems such as colitis or Crohn's disease--Some of the side effects of fentanyl can cause serious problems in people who have these medical problems * Slow heartbeat--Fentanyl can make this condition worse Dizziness, lightheadedness, or even fainting may occur when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem . Also, lying down for a while may relieve dizziness or lightheadedness. Nausea or vomiting may occur, especially during the first several days of treatment. Lying down for a while may relieve these effects. However, if they are especially bothersome or if they continue for more than a few days, check with your health care professional. You may be able to take another medicine to help prevent these problems. Using narcotics for a long time can cause severe constipation. To prevent this, your health care professional may direct you to take laxatives, drink a lot of fluids, or increase the amount of fiber in your diet. Be sure to follow the directions carefully , because continuing constipation can lead to more serious problems. Leo wrote: >Hello, > >My Neuro started me on a duragesic patch and I had some very serious side effects. > >Please be very sure about the duragesic patch and consult more than one doctor before using it. The patch was removed Saturday and just now am starting to get back to normal. > >Another note: Quitting amantadine cold turkey does cause problems. > > > >Leo Walding >http://home.attbi.com/~lwalding > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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