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Reviewer: charity1234, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been on Butrans for about 6 weeks now starting at 5mcg every 7days and increasing once a week up to 15mcg. I have just been increased to 30mcg to try to control my pain levels. I find it works great but wasnt quite enough for me without still having to take my breakthrough meds every 4 hrs that is the reason for the increase so here's hoping that the increase helps. the tape sticks grea
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Reviewer: Tinker3904, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have tried different pain meds. I'm allergic to morphine and trying to find something long lasting. I've been on te Butrans patch for almost 5 weeks. It helped at first but now I am having to take higher doses of percocet and I am only getting 2-3 hours of sleep at night, waking up in extreem pain again. The patch just isn't working for me. I sincerely hope other people have more luc
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