Hi. I'm a CML patient and use Fentanyl Patch. Best places to place patch on body?

I’ve been on the 100 for a couple of years. I always place mine on the front of my thigh with Tegaderm on top of that. If I’m going to be busy I just use an ace bandage to add an extra layer of protection. As far as he state requirements my drs also said I had to reduce to 75s but a month later I learned I could have the 100s but no other opioids. Maybe you could ask about that. Also it was my Medicaid calling for the reduction so now I pay cash $94.00 for 10 patches a month. Good luck I couldn’t get up to even walk on the 75s.

Hi, i normally place them at the top of my arm & just change arms every 3 days

I have very sensitive skin even allergic to latex I’ve found my back is the best place to put them and also go have someone help u put them where u can’t scratch them also I use one piece of tape in a Diagonal Position for a couple days. Where it’s says to hold for 30 seconds this also helps a lot. But it took time for my back to get used to the redness and itching but 4 months now and no problems they help me a lot now. I don’t swim yet but the pharmacy has the same packaging like for an IV and they keep mine on in the shower and hot tub so this will work if done correctly I promise. Wish u well.

Hi I disagree with most of the previous answers. I put my patch high up on my buttocks and get good relief.
However, if I place my patch above my liver, say for example my upper arm, it sends me into rather unpleasant withdrawal symptoms every time. I asked my local pharmacist about this and placing the patch above your liver can affect the way the drug is processed in the body leading to in my case, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms!

I am a nurse that is overweight and I unfortunately sweat a lot. I have found a way to keep the patch in place. The abdomen just above the waist line location works well for me.
Step 1-clean the area with alcohol and let dry.
Step 2- place the Fenanyl patch and apply pressure to ensure it is securely placed
Step 3- wipe the area around the patch with a "SKIN-PREP" protective wipe* and allow to dry
Step 4- cover area with a "Tegaderm Film" 4in x 4 1/2in **
Step 5- optional: use a marker to write the date and time you placed the patch. Write the drug name and dose. This really helps medical professions should you become sick or are in an accident and are unable to speak.

*You can find Skin-Prep wipes online. I buy mine on Amazon. These wipes are used on pations that have colostomy babes to help stick the bag on tight( there are other uses as well).

** Tegaderm Film can also be purchased online through Amazon. I prefer a large film, if it does roll up at the edges some the patch is still very covered.

Good Luck!!!

recently took advice and put it on upper thigh. it works amazingly!!! stays put, is out of site, and delivers medication just as it did when it was on my chest. Thanks a lot!!
I considered putting on my abdomen but I am a hula dancer and this use a lot of torso movements that would stretch the patch a lot (plus I tend to sweat a lot on my torso when dancing). so far no problems with dancing and patch in upper thigh

Dear Hunterkb - I had been using my patch on the abdomen until my last hospital stay. During one of the quick visits from pain doc, the nurse came in to change patch. My pain doc immediately told me that placing the patch on a muscle, in an area that does not move, proves to have better absorbtion. Just wanted to pass along the info that came straight from the doc that prescribes the patch. Good luck, be well as can be...

You want to try to pick an area that has a good layer of subcutaneous fat since the medication is absorbed through skin into the fat layer under the skin. This is why the chest, abdomen, upper back, upper arm and thighs work best. It is also best to use areas without a lot of hair so you can get the device to adhere firmly flush with the skin. I found, for me, that my upper abdomen and my chest worked best for me. I had a lot of trouble getting them to stick and then when I got them to stick, the adhesive started breaking my skin out so I eventually had to stop them but they were really good for pain control.