[AI fan]

Hi Everyone,
Hope all is well with everyone.
I am having a bit if what I consider a major problem. Yesterday at my monthly visit with my rhuemy, he decided to changed me from 80mg oxycontin 3 x a day to the patch. I don't understand the dosage, but it says
"10 Ic FENTANLY 100 MCG/HR PATCH MTL". I put the patch on about 18 hrs ago. Anyway, I am totally messed up. I can't walk a straight line, can't see straight, can't think straight. I see things that are not there and say things that make no sense at all. Is any of this normal, and will it go away in time. I am feeling some relief from the pain. The big reson for the swich was constipation, and I am already improving in that area. Hope it lasts. Any, any, any info you might have about the patch would be so great.
Thanks so much
AIfan

[Jillie]

I was switchedd to fentanyl and think its ok. It sounds like a1fan is getting too much. should down the dosage a bit at first, see if it does the job.

jillie

[mikley28]

Fentanyl is 1000x the strength of morphine. You got the highest dose patch that is available. It is supposed to last 72 hours. Your doctor should have prescribed you colace to counter the constipation. You might want to tell your doctor what is happening and he might give you a lower dose patch like 25mcg, of 50mcg patch. Alternatively he could put you back on oxycodone and also give you a prescription for colace depending on if your insurance covers it. The fentanyl may also cause constipation since it is a narcotic. You might want to drink alot of water or buy some colace over the counter when taking it. Did you get your consultation from the pharmacist when you got the prescription?

[AI fan]

Hi again and thanks. I have been through it with the constipation problems, and have used bulk fiber, then colace, then had a abdominal ultrasound, saw a GI specialist, tried senekot, dulcolax, had a colonoscopy, and then was Rxed Zelnorm, which after 3 tries, my insurance wouldn't cover. I know what I am getting myself into med wise with the patches, just didn't know if what I was feeling was normal. I have heard from most it is, could last up to a week, and the patch works much better then oxy, so I will wait and see.
Than you all again!.


Peace

[RN54]

I was on the 25mg patch and it worked very well. I tried the 50mg patch first & I didn't like the side effects. I felt like a zombie.
The only drawback to the patch is the inability to get the Rx renewed eaisly. I understand that it is a narcotic but I have to go to the Dr for refills each time.

[idjiot]

im on suboxone but just put on this fentanyl patch ...will anthing happen? i guess you can say im challenging my doctor