I am currently taking 30mg Zomorph twice a day which appears to have lost effect as my pain has increased (I have 3 old fractures of the spine, osteoporosis of the spine and hips, osteoarthritis in 3 vertebrae, a slight bulging disc and rheumatoid arthritis). My GP has suggested swapping over to Buprenorphine 7 day patches. I am a bit scared of trying something new in case it doesn't work and I'm in even more pain. Has anyone used this medication and did it work? I have seen some user reviews that say they don't last the seven days. If they do work and only last 5 days, do I change the patch every 5 days or keep it on for 7 days and have 2 days of pain?
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If you take Buprenorphine for a long time, it will have many side effects, such as: headache, insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, trouble concentrating and so on.
No if I were you I would ask 2 switch from zomorph to napp oxycontin similar 2 zomorph but more effective..it is stronger 20mg bd would be a good dose to begin on and taper up if necessary..also ask 4 oxynorm 5mg for any breakthrough pain.This is what I did..Problem is oxycontin is more expensive than zomorph so depends if your GP cares about your pain or there budget..Goodluck.
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