Hey people, I've read over and over again about the patch not sticking, or coming off in the shower etc, etc. If you have ever been on the original
duragesic, all you need is call them and they will refer you to JOHNSON AND JOHNSON BIOCLUSIVE, which is a transparent dressing/tape that goes over the patch to prevent it from all of the above. It is also free. When I was in the hospital, and the nurse applied the patch on my arm, she even used BIOCLUSIVE ON TOP OF THE PATCH. Johnson&Johnson are behind the original Duragesic, therefore they supply the transparent/ hypoallergenic/viral barrier that goes along with thier product(Duragesic). All one need's to do is call and ask 1-800-817-1916 or 1-800-526-7736. I believe the 817 number is the latest.
You can also go to
www.duragesic.com, if I remember right. They will only supply you with #2463 which is 4 inches by 5 inches, but they are easily cut to suit your desire. You are also able to write(which i do, the date and time when applied, using a permanent marker and it doesn't wash off either. I actually thought everyone using these things, were also using the the tape(BIOCLUSIVE)too.
Anyway, just call, as I said, they are free, and come in packs of 50. Good Luck, and stop applying these things without some sort of MOISTURE VAPOR PERMEABLE/ HYPOALLERGENIC/VIRAL BARRIER.........I'm just typing exactly what it say's on the packaging
md2003