Buprenorphine Patch and Gabapentin

[Dianne2008]

I have suffered with fibromyalgia for many years and the pain ha got worse over the years. A new GP at my medical practice who I managed to see has prescribed Buprenorphine patches along with Gabapentin. Has anyone else used this medication for pain relief and has it helped

[Dianne2008]

Thank you Ajay575

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff]

I was on them several years ago, unfortunately they didn't help me much painwise and left me like a zombie.

[Dianne2008 in reply to Hazel_Angelstar]

Oh dear Hazel I am sorry to hear that. I do hope you have a much better alternative now

[Hazel_Angelstar Administrator FMA UK Staff in reply to Dianne2008]

Yes, on a combination of meds that take edge off enough to enable me to function, then use other pain management techniques to manage my days

[rosewine]

I tried these patches and found them much more convenient than having to take the pain meds I was on. I didn't have any side effects after the first 3 days but unfortunately developed an allergic reaction to the adhesive and my skin broke out into very painful blisters. I have had this sort of problems in the past so had to accept it wasn't going to go away so had to stop them. I certainly think it would be worth you trying them especially as this doctor seems prepared to try and help you. Good luck whatever you decide.x

[troland in reply to rosewine]

My husband was on these patches and had same reaction (terrible itch when removed) doc gave him antihistame nasal spray to spray on his skin before and after taking patch on or off this worked doc doesn't know why but it does nasal spray can be bought over the counter and is constantly advertised on TV so easily obtainable husband got it on his prescription hope this info is of help to you good luck

[rosewine in reply to troland]

Thanks for that information very useful.x

[Dianne2008 in reply to troland]

Troland thank you. It looks like I might be one of the lucky ones as have not (as yet anyway) has an allergic reaction to the patch but early days yet

[Dianne2008 in reply to rosewine]

Rose wine. Thank you for your kind response and I am sorry you developed an allergic reaction to the adhesive and had to stop using the patches. Unfortunately the GP is a locum at the practice so I am not sure how long he will be there for.

[rosewine in reply to Dianne2008]

I've had the same thing happen, your find a doctor on the same wavelength and they are a locum or on a short term contract.x

[Genie-gee21]

Yes I use both of them on 10mg patches & 600mg gabapentin twice a day for about 2 years now & I do fine they both help with the pain

[Dianne2008 in reply to Genie-gee21]

Genie-gee21 thank you for your reply very helpful

[blackphoenix]

Hi, yes I have used these patches along with Gabapentin for some time now and find that they can be very helpful.

[Dianne2008]

Blackphoenix thank you

[JayCeon]

Hi Dianne - in studies gabapentin is shown to be quite good for some kinds of pain, but actually there's hardly any proof that it helps fibro pain. So if it doesn't help, don't be surprised and if you want to keep to the med route you could ask to try other meds like pregabalin or amitriptyline, which have more evidence for fibro pain.

[Dianne2008 in reply to JayCeon]

Thank you will check this out