About Mylan Fentanyl patches

[Guest guest]

Well, the representative from Mylan called me today and discussed my

problem with me about patches coming off. See, I lose my patches

sometimes because I sweat so much every day that they tend to come

loose and, once this happens, the patch is no longer useful.

All she said is that they do not recommend bioclusive patches on top

of their product. They suggested that I use surgical tape around the

edges to make sure that this does not happen. Even when I protested

that even the tape comes loose and that the bioclusive does not, they

offered no other ideas. As a matter of fact, this is the

recommendation that they make in the patient information and the

doctor information on the patch itself. Darn! I love those patches

and Jannsen will no longer send me any and I know that I can't ask

anyone else to get them for me because they keep tight track on these

things.

Oh well. Same deal, different day!

Anyse

[Guest guest]

> Anyse

Before I put a patch on I wipe the area down with an alcohol pad.

This seems to help with them staying on longer. Also you can try

putting them on in different places, mine go on either the upper part

of my outer thigh or on the lower part of my back. The nurses in the

hospital usually put them there when I'm hospitalized. I would also

tell you doctor to make sure he specifies do not substitute, my copay

is higher for not getting the generic but it is well worth it for me do

get the brand name one this one drug.

Stout