Re: Duragesic Patch to Angie

July 30, 2004

Angie wrote: I'm not sure if everyone has the same results as I did with the

duragesic, but it is a heaven send to me and wanted to share my excitement

in case it will help someone else. One of the things I did notice about the

patch was they don't stay on very well for full 3 days, even hardly doing

anything. I think someone recommended you could call company for

something to help that??

Angie,

I was the one who recommended that you call the technical support group at

Janssen and ask for the Bioclusive film adhesive covering that goes over the

patch. The number is 1- (1-800-JANSSEN) 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

EST, Monday through Friday. They also have a website at

The Bioclusive patches are FREE and I guarantee you, once you apply them

correctly over the duragesic patch, you'll never have the patch come loose

again. If they come off early, you cannot put them back on and achieve the

best results with the medication, so it's well worth it to make sure they stay

on

the first time.

I felt the same way you did when I started using them, and still do. I'm glad

they're helping to change your life around.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SCC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comment or advice are based on personal experience or opinion,

and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical professional.

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> p.s. Kris- As far as the itching, so far the Lortab makes me itch worse than

the patch, and I'm not sure if it increases nausea because the doc also put me

on Aleve (anti-inflammatory) which does upset my stomach. He said if it

bothers me he will put me on prescription one, but wanted to try this one first

because it is cheaper and more accessable. I started the Aleve before the

patch and every time I take one I get nauseous right away, so I know it is

Aleve. Once he changes we will see. Sorry to hear about your back.

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