Duragesic working alone? - Pain Management Message Board

avogadro · 09-23-2003, 08:24 PM

Has anyone else found that the Duragesic patch does not work well by itself? I put the patch on yesterday and initally, it seemed to be working. Then, I started to clean house and the pain HIT HARD! My mom wanted to take me to the ER. Instead, she brought me over some Vicodin that she had left-over from surgery. Ooopss... a no-no. I took too much and ran out of mine. I seem to get good relief from the combination. And, with the patch, I hope to not have to take as much Vicodin. My aunt, who has a very painful auto-immune disease, also tells me that the patch, by itself, does not work well. But, she can take much less percocet in combo with the patch and that works great for her.

I just wonder if anyone has had luck, on a regular basis, of using JUST the patch and having relief. Not counting the occassional B/T meds on the third day.

Thanks,
AV

HockeyCrystal · 09-23-2003, 08:55 PM

Hey, I think some people still take BT meds when on the patch, not just on the 3rd day... I don't take the patch though so I can't help much... Sorry... hopefully someone will be along shortly to help!

Much

Sweetie!
Crystal

twisten · 09-23-2003, 09:02 PM

I still needed bt meds while I was on the patch, but not as often. Hope that helps some.

HockeyCrystal · 09-23-2003, 09:05 PM

See Av! You're not alone!

Hopefully you don't have to take as many BT meds as you were taking before!!!

Have a great night hun!
Crystal

avogadro · 09-24-2003, 07:41 AM

Thanks everyone.

I was hopeful that the patch would work all by itself, since I have the impression that it is one of the strongest medications out there. But, at least I am still hopeful that I will not be taking 8-10 Vicodins a day any longer!

I have also been quite nauseous (sp?) since putting on the patch Monday. I hear that is quite normal and the phenegrean seems to help... it makes me sleepy but not a big deal!

Thanks,
AV