User Reviews for Flector Patch

Great product, worked well on my low back pain.

The patch lessened the pain I was feeling in my shoulder/back area.

Seems to be working pretty well, but it's hard to keep in place for 12 hours on my back while still trying to go about some normal activity. Probably needs more adhesive.

I was prescribed a trial of Flector patches for my lower back pain. They worked great. Even stopped the pain in my leg from nerve damage. Unfortunately my insurance didn't cover them and they are very expensive.

Use for lower back pain and spine arthritis. The patches make it possible to function, significant pain relief. It helps to tape the edges down with athletic tape otherwise the edges catch on clothing and pull the patch loose. Far fewer side effects than oral NSAIDS and better relief.

Is expensive but takes the edge off. I use for L-spine DJD and combine with 300mg Neurontin for best effect. Less problems with gastrointestinal upset without hassle of narcotics. Some skin irritation (ask for a sample if you have sensitive skin). Some trouble keeping in place.

My friend, a registered nurse, recommended this product. Like a lot of women, I have sporadic pain in my shoulder and neck area. Whether this is the result of stress and/or carrying a heavy purse, I don't know. Anyhow....I tried the patch and within 90 minutes my pain was gone! I have since recommended this product to other women at work with the same issues and they also had good results.

I have upper neck pain and middle back pain from an auto accident. By stretching the patch with help from my husband to put it on it stays put all 12 hours covering both spots of pain. I work at a computer for most of my working days without the patch my neck is aching very badly by the end of the day, so putting it on before work prevents the pain at the end of the day. My doctor advised me to use it as a preventative and it does do the job.

I tried this patch but 3 hours into wearing it , I was awakened with severe nausea. I had taken no other medicines, and had eaten before I applied the patch. Once I took it off, then nausea finally subsided.

I have been using the patch for about a week now and it has been very effective. I do have to use sports tape to keep the patch in place but other than that it works. I suffer from fibromyalgia and it relieves my pain.

I had tried Lidoderm and had fair to good results. I was reluctant to try the Flector because of the cost. My insurance did not cover them. In an impulsive act due to frustration with pain, I got the script filled. Within 2 hours I noticed that the severe pain in my knee was almost gone, and I slept very well through the night. These are a miracle and work as well as or better than any systemic medicine including narcotics. They really do work.

I have been using the patches for chronic back pain for about a week. I use 2 patches a day. I have got no relief.

My podiatrist gave me a sample containing 2 patches for heel spur/achiles tendon pain. I've been using the patch for 3 days and have noticed a marked improvement in the amount of pain. Based on other reviews with issues of sticking, I use veterinary wrap to hold it in place. I've since called my podiatrist asking for a full prescription based on the relief I already feel.

As an avid runner, I suffered a painful IT band (iliotibial band) strain on the outside of my left knee. Went to the doctor after a week of pain and not much healing taking place to make sure I didn't suffer any major ligament damage. He diagnosed the IT band issue and gave some samples of Flector Patch and as more of a comic relief, stated that "these really shouldn't work, but actually do". Was a little skeptical at first, but these patches do provide wonderful relief. Four patches later I am feeling much improvement in the mobility of my knee strain. Definitely worth a try.

After 2 years of pain after my total knee replacement , I was prescribed every narcotic under the sun, would work for 1-2 weeks then back to pain. I finally went to a pain management doctor and he prescribed the 1.3 Flector patch. Within the first 30 mins experienced relief. I wear two of them one on either side of the knee. I have been on them for one month, I use them for about 10 hrs a day. The only bad side effect I have experienced is massive weight gain. About 15 lbs in only one month. It does warn you on the label about possible fast weight gain. I have always maintained my weight by give or take 5 lbs...but 15lbs in 1 month is absurd.

The only thing that stops the spasms in my back is the Flector patch and my insurance no longer covers this.......back to square one

I have been on the patch for about 4 months now. It has by far worked better than anything else I have tried. I am about to change out of it because my body has been building a resistance to it. It is working only about 40% compared to before but I don't blame the patch. I think it's fantastic. Hope it works for you..