Guest guest Posted July 27, 2004 Report Share Posted July 27, 2004 Hi Guys - I haven't posted much in the past few days as I haven't been feeling well at all. At any rate, had to go in to see my PCP (who at this point is managing the pain aspect of this presumably until I get a firm relationship established with the doc at Lahey) At any rate, went to see him yesterday and he decided to give me the duragesic patch (Fentanyl) - 25 mgs (to start I think - if worse we'll go up to 50 mgs he said.) At any rate, just wanted to ask the experts (!!) who have any experience with the patch how effective it is, pros/cons, etc. Also, why is it that you have to wear it for 3 days (for first time) before it starts providing pain relief? Is it because it needs that long to fully get into the blood stream? How effective is 25 mgs? He gave me my usual 5/325 Percocets but only gave me 50 vs the usual 100. I'm really hopeful that this will provide me with the continuous coverage I need instead of having to play the catch-up game when the pain hits. Please let me know ok? As always thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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