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Reviewer: ewoodpdowd, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I had a problem with the patch staying on but I soon became adept with the application. Also, the dosage had to be adjusted. It soon became smooth sailing and very effective. My quality of life was greatly improved.
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Reviewer: cpapa, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on the patch four years now and it makes the pain go away. No side affects either.
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Reviewer: cannabispatient, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I lost my right leg below the knee in a motorcycle accident and because of severe stomach issue's I can't take pain pills. The patch works wonders! After using these patches for 14 years I have never had a problem. They stick fine for me and stay on after showering. I'm on the 100mcg/hr and get a thirty day supply at a time. I went to get my last script and had trouble with contacting
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Reviewer: afvs6a, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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no effect
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Reviewer: BKnitting, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Having been on many other pain meds due to Psoriatic Arthritis, I was just most recently on Methadone which worked pretty well until I had EKG changes and GI issues. Now on 25mg every 3 days and it's not helping much. I found that it doesn't like to stick real well so according to the instructions I now use a Tagaderm see through bandage on it. It's completely clear and easy to put
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