Duragesic Fentanyl Patch Question??? - Pain Management Message Board

PoloBailey · 09-27-2003, 12:16 PM

Does anyone know how long it takes for Duragesic Fentanyl Patch to start working once the patch is applied to the skin?

Thank you very much for your help.

sleed76 · 09-27-2003, 12:47 PM

yes for me it takes about 8 hours to take affect unless you exercise it will absorb faster when your pours open up be patient once it kicks in its pretty effective
god bless
Stephan

avogadro · 09-27-2003, 12:58 PM

Hello,

I am on day 5 of the patch. The first patch did not seem to do anything. I think it took until the second application for it to start "kicking-in". Hope this helps!

AV

nomoreopiatesihope · 09-27-2003, 01:28 PM

there is a layer of "instant relief" fentanyl on the tape itself, that is supposed to give an instant dose equal to the hourly dose of the patch.

with the 100mcg patch, it usually took 12 hours for me. and the reservoir of fentanyl under the skin is supposed to keep lasting 12 hours after removal (once it has been on a day or 2 to build up). that way when you replace the patch you get the "instant dose" from the tape, and the reservoir from the patch you just took off will work for the 12 hours you are waiting for the new patch to work.

in my experience it took a week or so of using the patch to get this cycle working

NeedANewHead · 09-27-2003, 07:55 PM

it took me a full week too to get the full advantage of the patch. Then it worked pretty well for me.