Re: Regarding Fentanyl Patches

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Anyse wrote:

> I am now on 25 mg. Fentanyl patches for thee days at a time and then

change it every three days. I have read on here that some people are on 75,

100, 150. How long does it take to loose the effectiveness of a dose and need

to go to a higher dose.

Anyse,

When I started on 25 mgs. duragesic in February, 2003, I remained on that

dose for approximately six months. After my diabetic ketoacidosis attack and

a resumption of pain from the pseudocysts in June of 2003, I increased to 50

mgs. and remained on that dose for another 6 months until I was hospitalized

with an acute pseudocyst inflamation attack a year ago and a month later had

to have an increase. For the past year I've been on 75 mgs, initially on a 72

hour rotation. My PM doctor just changed my rotation to every 48 hours two

months ago, instead of increasing the dosage again. This has worked out

very well for me.

I hope this helps. You must remember that we are all different, though, and

some people's pain increases at a faster rate than others.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep., PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or opinion

only, and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.