patches

[Izabella12]

trying to switch from 50 fentanyl patch to 10 butrans, having withdrawal and a terrible time switched 5 days ago? How long will this last?

[Hzhr7]

I did this 3 years ago after discussion with my pain management consultant. I had to go down slowly on the Fentanyl & add a small Butrans , did this over a 4 week period . Had no side effects or withdrawal symptoms. Best get advice from your doctor , you shouldn't be changing straight over xx

[Izabella12 in reply to Hzhr7]

thank u. I gate to report my pain dr doesn’t know anything about going off pain meds, just giving them out

[Izabella12 in reply to Hzhr7]

my dr is going to put me back on fent 50 and I’m gonna cut back a little at a time. Thank u so much

[Hzhr7 in reply to Izabella12]

That's brilliant news .Fentanyl is one of the most addictive drugs going , so glad your doctor has seen the light .

[Konagirl60 in reply to Hzhr7]

I didn’t find fentanyl addictive at all. I WAS dependent on my 12mcg patches as I had life threatening sleep depriving nerve pain and it helped tremendously.

I easily weaned off of it after I finally got the surgeries I needed. Fentanyl duragesic patches are wonderful for severe pain.

[Hzhr7 in reply to Konagirl60]

I also had extremely severe nerve pain which was why I was sent to the pain management team. I had been on Fentanyl 50mcg for 4 years & the consultant was very concerned on the Damage they were doing to my body . Yes they worked very well , but I listened to my consultant & reduced to Butrans xx

[Konagirl60 in reply to Hzhr7]

As long as your pain is controlled and you have some quality of life carry on.

[DISC]

50 to 10 is a big jump. I took 20 for many years with zero side effects. Butrans have stopped neing prescribed now so i have Sevodyne Patches at 20. The only issue I have is that if I go without them for any reason, I have zero strength and energy and feel like I have the flu. As soon as I restart them, I am fine.

[Izabella12 in reply to DISC]

than u. I’m going back on fentanyl and slowly cut myself off

[Ritchie1268]

The key is the slower the better. Good luck 👍

[Izabella12 in reply to Ritchie1268]

thank u, that was a week of hell

[Ritchie1268 in reply to Izabella12]

I've been there lots of times so you have my full sympathy!The first time I suffered withdrawal I thought I was dying, when I realised I wasn't I wanted to.

I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

The slower the reduction the better as it gives your brain time to adjust between each doseage drop.

[Izabella12 in reply to Ritchie1268]

you’re right about thinking u we’re dying, and then just rather. I’m feeling much better, but kinda like a failure, but we’ll see how the cut back goes. Thanks so much for your input

[Mitch48 in reply to Izabella12]

Hi there,

Can I ask why the change over? I believe there’s a large difference in drug strength between Fentanyl 50 & Butrans 20 ?

I’ve been on Fentanyl 75 for 13 years

Regards,

Mitch

[Izabella12 in reply to Mitch48]

just the bad rap it has and the little g term effects

[Izabella12 in reply to Izabella12]

long term effects

[Mitch48]

it is a powerful drug but if it works for some & not for others, I’ll have to look more into those again.

Regards,

Mitch