Duragesic 75 patch and losing hair anyone else? Or what
I am on the Duragesic 75 patch every 3 day change for almost 3 weeks now and losing hair on my head like crazy is this a side affect or just me?
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Cronic pain from tendonitous in right elbow 1996, left elbow 1998, shoulder pain within that time, neck pain the hole time. Docs would not give pain meds because of cronic pain and would not help. Could not take tha pain anymore 2003. Until I went to welfare and ran up $$ for med covarage.
Have a good day.
Kari
__________________ Chronic pain from Tendentious in right elbow 1996, left elbow 1998, shoulder pain within that time, neck pain the hole time.
My job at Safeway ended in Jan of 99, they said due to lack of work for me. They could not make a job for me, so I was on my own. No Insurance, no money, no hope. I have used everything from expensive ointments to magnets nothing would help.
Docs would not give pain meds because they are additive even though I was in chronic pain. Could not take the pain anymore Jan. 2003. No work no money the pain just kept getting worse.
I was very depressed and ready to step infront of a big truck to run me over. I really gave up on any hope to control the pain til a freind took me by the hand to help me get the help I needed.
Was told by welfare to run up $2500. in ER bills to get covarage for myself, so that is where the help started, now I had to find a doc who would listen that is not easy, ER docs will not just give out pain meds, "med addicts". But got lucky found on doc in the ER that did listen and gave me hope and would see me.
I suggest to anyone out there look for the younger docs that will help for chronic pain.
Found out through MRI's I have degenerative arthritis in my neck, shoulders and arms on both sides. Nerve damage in right arm due to surgery in right elbow. Now am seeing a PM doc whom I do not care for but will see tomorrow about my break through pain. No more PM doc back to my reg doc. She put me on vicodin 3 x a day if needed for BT pain.
Have a good pain free day
Kari
i wore 3 100mcg/per hour patches for a month and a half, and never had any hair loss, maybe you should tell the doc.
just a cation, but be ready to get help when you stop with the patches, hopefully if you do have to come off them your doc will taper you off, or somehow help. today is the 4th day of withdrawls for me, and i havent slept since wednesday night. i had no idea what i got myself into, pure torture. i hope everything works out for you!
I have been on Duragesic for almost 2 yrs, and am currently on 350mcg/ 48 hrs, and have not experienced any hair loss. I have know many ppl on the patch and have not heard anyone mention having any hair loss, at least not associated with the patch.
I also just checked my Duragesic full prescribing info, and it does not mention anything about hairloss, not even as a possible but not likely, side effect.
I'm not saying it couldn't possibly be a side effect, but I have not heard it mentioned by anyone using them, either. Are you taking any other meds? I know that Topamax is one of the meds that has hair loss as a side effect, so it does happen. Stress can also cause more hairloss, changes in diet, vitamin deficiency, and some diseases (not trying to scare you).
I would mention it to your Dr and see what is going on in your meds, diet and life that could be causing it. Hope you get this figured out, and hopefully it will not be anything serious or take long to resolve.
Hugs,
Lori
[This message has been edited by caliecat (edited 08-24-2003).]
I am using Duragesic 50 mcg (1 patch every 72 hours) but I have not experienced any hair loss from it. Could it be one or more of the other medications you are taking that is causing your hair loss?
Even though Duragesic is not supposed to cause hair loss, side effects, such as hair loss, etc. are possible anywhere in the body. You should talk to your doctor about it.
If you are concerned, you can also try calling Janssen, the manufacturer of Duragesic. They are quite helpful with questions and might know more about Duragesic than your doctor because they manufacture it.
Thank you all very much I will ask my doc on the 2nd when I go see him.
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Cronic pain from tendonitous in right elbow 1996, left elbow 1998, shoulder pain within that time, neck pain the hole time. Docs would not give pain meds because of cronic pain and would not help. Could not take tha pain anymore 2003. Until I went to welfare and ran up $$ for med covarage.
Have a good day.
Kari
__________________ Chronic pain from Tendentious in right elbow 1996, left elbow 1998, shoulder pain within that time, neck pain the hole time.
My job at Safeway ended in Jan of 99, they said due to lack of work for me. They could not make a job for me, so I was on my own. No Insurance, no money, no hope. I have used everything from expensive ointments to magnets nothing would help.
Docs would not give pain meds because they are additive even though I was in chronic pain. Could not take the pain anymore Jan. 2003. No work no money the pain just kept getting worse.
I was very depressed and ready to step infront of a big truck to run me over. I really gave up on any hope to control the pain til a freind took me by the hand to help me get the help I needed.
Was told by welfare to run up $2500. in ER bills to get covarage for myself, so that is where the help started, now I had to find a doc who would listen that is not easy, ER docs will not just give out pain meds, "med addicts". But got lucky found on doc in the ER that did listen and gave me hope and would see me.
I suggest to anyone out there look for the younger docs that will help for chronic pain.
Found out through MRI's I have degenerative arthritis in my neck, shoulders and arms on both sides. Nerve damage in right arm due to surgery in right elbow. Now am seeing a PM doc whom I do not care for but will see tomorrow about my break through pain. No more PM doc back to my reg doc. She put me on vicodin 3 x a day if needed for BT pain.
Have a good pain free day
Kari
Duragesic 75 patch and losing hair anyone else? Or what 
Chronic pain from Tendentious in right elbow 1996, left elbow 1998, shoulder pain within that time, neck pain the hole time.
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