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tiggertoo2174 · 01-16-2013, 07:02 AM

Methadone is far from the only extended release medication, but most are in pill form. It sounds like pills aren't really a good method for you. You could ask the Dr. about fentanyl patches (brand name Duragesic) which is applied to the skin and absorbed thru the skin, a new patch is applied every 48-72 hrs depending on how you react to it. I've never tried it, too many skin allergies to adhesivies, but a lot of people here have used it successfully. You might want to start a new thread specifically asking about it. Normally I would say don't ask for a med by name, but you are in a situation where you have very special needs so you may need to.

Tigg.

01-16-2013, 07:02 AM	#3
tiggertoo2174 Senior Veteran (female) Join Date: May 2008 Location: State of Mizery, USA Posts: 611	Re: Oxycodone liquid Switching to Methadone? Plus my story in a nutshell Methadone is far from the only extended release medication, but most are in pill form. It sounds like pills aren't really a good method for you. You could ask the Dr. about fentanyl patches (brand name Duragesic) which is applied to the skin and absorbed thru the skin, a new patch is applied every 48-72 hrs depending on how you react to it. I've never tried it, too many skin allergies to adhesivies, but a lot of people here have used it successfully. You might want to start a new thread specifically asking about it. Normally I would say don't ask for a med by name, but you are in a situation where you have very special needs so you may need to. Tigg.