I have degenerative bone disease, broken vertebrae's & multi.operations. I was on Fentanyl patch 100mcq every 24hrs. Just got changed to Opana ER 30 in am & 40mg in PM plus 80mg total of methadone per day. I've only been on Opana ER for a month, like the fact that I don't have to wear a patch plus the pain control was up & down. My insurance company called today b/c they asked for 6 months of records to make sure I can get my BT med Fentora 200mcq up to 4-6 buccales each day(mostly 4). The insurance comp. said they will not pay for any Fentanyl medications. I'm allergic to morphine, I go to my doctors tomorrow and need to know what might be a good option for me for my breakthrough pain. Has anyone used reg. Opana or anything else? Thank you in advance for any help. I'm scared I won't be able to function & I'm sure my Dr's knew the change was going to be done this month. I don't feel like it's just by chance that my doctor just changed me to Opana ER last month from fentanyl patches. Also, if there is a conversion chart that lists BT meds w/ dose conversion Thanks for your help!
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11 Jul 2010
Hello,
I have had many surgerys also abdominal and back fusion that failed .
18 Dec 2011
What are you trying to convert.
Yes I have taken the opanas I like them. Opanas are likethe chemical in oxycotin after it passes thru your liver. ( I think or kidneys but my point is it's stronger and doesn't have to be chemically changed that one step is skipped).Everything you have mentioned I have tried. I know about alot of programs and ways to get those scripts paid for if you want to know I would be happy to answer you. I'm trying to locate a pharmacist representative in Springfield MO if any one knows how to locate one please let me know. I am trying to get a Fentora voucher the pharmasict representatives hand them out to doctors and there is one for Fentora that pays for 28 tablets. But the voucher I have is expired and my dr has only ever prescribed it to me. So if you can help me I'm in urgent need of this script.
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