Guest guest Posted September 12, 2004 Report Share Posted September 12, 2004 , You wrote, " I've got the patches back on today - my doctor had said to give the patch the weekend.. " I am sorry to hear that you went through so much pain on Saturday. I am a little confused, though. Can you explain what exactly the plan was for your pain management? Was your doctor trying to wean you off the patch or put you on the patch? I take Fentanyl (Duragesic) Patches. I use three of the 100 mcg. I also take the ACTIQ 1600 mcg. Both of these medications are Fentanyl, which is the one thing that works for me. Contrary to the belief that effective pain control is difficult because of consistent medication delivery. I also use the adhesive covers from Janseen. With the ACTIQ oral lozenges I keep it under my tongue and resist biting, just like the tootsie roll pops. They become inactivated when they are abruptly broken, such as with a bite. Karyn E. , RN Executive Director, PAI http://www.pancassociation.org Pancreatitis Association International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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