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Hi to every body. I too use the Fentanyl patch(Sandoz Duragesic). I recently came across new info(new to me any way) that said the hair in the area where the patch is to be placed should NOT be shaved but clipped, any body know why, I have been shaving the hair with out any problems that I know of. Yes to c_hoss89's question about the medicine being absorbed or not. That is some thing you can't control, wether you are recieving no or little or to much medicine. I get migraine headaches, sweating, severe nausa six to ten hours(some times sooner) after putting on a new patch. My doctor said that it is from a surge of medicine(overdose side effects) but those are also withdrawel side effects. Also about coverings for the patch, I use the Tegaderm transparent dressing made by 3M part number 1628. I order them online ( REMOVED ) 6'' by 10'' I cut them in half giving me two 6'' by 5'' covers. They stick very good and don't come loose after getting wet from several showers.
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I have had good luck with putting my fentanyl patches on my upper back. The lower back moves too much. The only bad part is you have to have someone do it for you, and I have been lucky enough to have help. I have noticed lately that the skin on my upper back is getting very sore. I think it's just plain worn out. It's been a good place for over 18 months.
Now I find myself looking for a new place to put them. It was suggested that I use my wrist, but I'm not so sure about that.......gypsy
Each time I put on a new Fentanyl Patch I make sure I cover it entirely with a piece of Hypafix Tape.
I make sure I cover the entire Patch and extend the Hypafix Tape about 1/4" to ensure a complete seal.
It stays on through Showers,
Sweating and
Everyday Wear and Tear.
I have also found that putting the Patch on my Upper Thigh is another place you can put it.
Note: You are just not supposed to put it on the same area each time.
You should alter different areas on your body.
One of the things I learned from using the patches for 3 years was that the patches do not stick very well on dry skin. About once a week I would rub baby oil on the areas where I usually put my patches ( Usually my back) just before getting in the shower. The patches always stick better after the shower.
One of the things I learned from using the patches for 3 years was that the patches do not stick very well on dry skin. About once a week I would rub baby oil on the areas where I usually put my patches ( Usually my back) just before getting in the shower. The patches always stick better after the shower.
If you cal Jaansen (The Maker of the duagesic patch they will send you and adheshive covering that covers the whole patch and believe me it is not coming off for anything......Peace, JoJo
Location: Anywhere between Tampa & Sarasota, Florida
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Re: Fentanyl patch tips
I used to use the Duragesic brand patches and found that simply washing the skin with Ivory bar soap helped them to stay on better than anything else I tried. I went off the patch because I was getting blisters underneath them and also acne-type pustules around the outer edges of the patch.
I assume it is like a sleave.
Re: Fentanyl patch tips 
