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    Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
    6/30/2015 12:02:05 AM

    Reviewer: avtfirefly, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    besides the hot flashes and the constipation I wouldn't be able to move with out this medication.

    Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
    1/23/2015 4:30:11 PM

    Reviewer: severechronicpain, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I was hesitant to use the patch after my doctors suggested it. I waited for 2.5 years before trying it for severe chronic pain. I have been using low dose patch now for a few months. I do not have any side effects in fact I wouldn't even know I am using it. My pain has drastically reduced. In fact I have been able to reduce several other medications. I cant even explain how much this patc ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
    12/6/2014 3:45:43 PM

    Reviewer: me, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have had 10 lower back surgerys and am go to have to have another surgery very soon this in combonation with other meds have worked well and my sex life is great I thought that was gone but now I am back to a 17 year old again

    Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
    10/1/2014 3:41:32 PM

    Reviewer: bsc, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Easiest way for it to stick is to put on right after shower and dry yourself off, when your skin feels "sticky" apply patch or without showering, use a wet wash cloth and rub clean then wipe with dry part of cloth and your skin will feel "sticky clean"then immediately apply patch. Just make sure skin is not wet. I have a chronic back issue that causes a lot of pain and I have t ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Chronic Pain with Narcotic Drug Tolerance
    7/31/2014 8:51:04 AM

    Reviewer: shelena, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    It has really helped my pain level be more even, so not as many ups and downs with pain and my mood.

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