Reviewer: Patient 1, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It was given to me at the hospital after foot surgery. It caused shallow breathing and headaches. I could not go to sleep after the procedure because I would stop breathing while sleeping. It finally wore off. I think is very irresponsible to use this drug during and right after surgery on someone who has never taken narcotics.

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It was given to me at the hospital after foot surgery. It caused shallow breathing and headaches. I could not go to sleep after the procedure because I would stop breathing while sleeping. It finally wore off. I think is very irresponsible to use this drug during and right after surgery on someone who has never taken narcotics.
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Reviewer: DONE AT 51, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I HAVE BEEN ON THE PATCH TWICE. THE FIRST FROM FALLING 30FT FROM A UTILITY POLE. THEY PUT ME ON THE PATCH AFTER EVERYTHING ELSE WASN'T WORKING.THE PATCH HELPED MADE IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A SEMI NORMAL LIFE. THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER HAVING A SECOND STROKE. I GOT AN INFECTION THAT HAS STARTED ON MY LEFT FOOT AND HAS NOW SPREAD ALL THE WAY UP THE LEG. THE PAIN WAS UNBEARABLE TIL THE DR. DECIDED TO ... Show Full Comment

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I HAVE BEEN ON THE PATCH TWICE. THE FIRST FROM FALLING 30FT FROM A UTILITY POLE. THEY PUT ME ON THE PATCH AFTER EVERYTHING ELSE WASN'T WORKING.THE PATCH HELPED MADE IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A SEMI NORMAL LIFE. THE SECOND TIME WAS AFTER HAVING A SECOND STROKE. I GOT AN INFECTION THAT HAS STARTED ON MY LEFT FOOT AND HAS NOW SPREAD ALL THE WAY UP THE LEG. THE PAIN WAS UNBEARABLE TIL THE DR. DECIDED TO USE THE PATCH. NOW THE PAIN IS AT LEVEL 5 WHICH IS OK WITH ME IT HAS NOT HELPED THE INFECTION BUT BOTH TIMES IT DID HELP THE PAIN.
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Reviewer: sedorse, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been using the Fentanyl patch for 2 years now for my chronic back pain due to damaged lumbar discs, my doctor and I agreed to changing them every 48 hours. In the beginning my patches always fell off so I ordered "Hypafix" medical tape from a medical supply store and placed directly over my patches and I have not had a problem since.

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I have been using the Fentanyl patch for 2 years now for my chronic back pain due to damaged lumbar discs, my doctor and I agreed to changing them every 48 hours. In the beginning my patches always fell off so I ordered "Hypafix" medical tape from a medical supply store and placed directly over my patches and I have not had a problem since.
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Reviewer: nebr_girldoglover, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I've been on this patch 1 1/2 yrs. It was helpful but only lasted 48 hrs. So I'd have 24 hrs of pure hell. My doctors didn't care and wouldn't help me at all. I was treated like I was a drug addict & a lab monkey in a cage whereby doctors decided to do whatever they wanted with my treatment. I happen to use my boyfriends gabapentin as it upset his stomach. It did wonders f ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on this patch 1 1/2 yrs. It was helpful but only lasted 48 hrs. So I'd have 24 hrs of pure hell. My doctors didn't care and wouldn't help me at all. I was treated like I was a drug addict & a lab monkey in a cage whereby doctors decided to do whatever they wanted with my treatment. I happen to use my boyfriends gabapentin as it upset his stomach. It did wonders for me. I took 1800mg a day plus my 75mg patch & I was close to being pain free. I just needed Celebrex too. I went thru 8 doctors & 2 pain doctors over a 4 yr period to finally get the help I needed and that's only because I researched on-line, figured out what I needed and then fought and fought to get the medical help I needed. The medical industry is a joke and self serving. If the doctor can't do a quick fix whether medicine or surgery and get rid of you, they don't want you as a patient. The days when doctors actually cared about their patients is dead. So don't get discouraged, just keep trying to find the right doctor. I have 4 bad neck discs and 3 bad back discs. My neck is basically collapsing. I've felt like I was going to have a complete physical breakdown several times and I have had to fight off killing myself almost on a daily basis. Doctors didn't care so you better care about yourself and keep fighting!
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Reviewer: Ychange, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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At times did not stop pain

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At times did not stop pain
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