I just put a new butrans patch on the lower right side of my back right above the buttock, like on the back of the hip. This is the only place that feels the best for me, anywhere else my skin is just too sensitive or it'll show when I wear a bathing suit or sleeveless shirts. Will it work just as well as on the other spots that the directions say to place it? I'm new to the whole patch thing!
Will butrans work on the hip?
Question posted by jenidarlin on 26 May 2013
Last updated on 30 August 2013 by tammila
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3 Answers
tammila
30 Aug 2013
I would have to totally disagree as to placing the butrans patch anywhere. I have talked to my doctor as well as my pharmacist. Butrans patches should only be placed on the upper outter arm, upper back,chest and ribs on the side. the placement should also be on the left or right sides only. It may not work as well anywhere else due to the way its absorbed though the body. the more fat the harder it is to be absorbed. The patch should also be rotated throughout these places and not used in the same place until 21 days later. Yes,being a woman,these places are not the most pleasant or as comfortable but i feel the discomfort outweighs the benefit.
mhelcl
27 May 2013
The patch can be placed virtually anywhere on your skin, it contains and delivers systemic and centrally working pain medication. It's effectivenes is not location specific.
jenidarlin
27 May 2013
Thank you!
Lisa01
27 May 2013
When I was using them, my doctor told me that I could put them anywhere that was comfortable for me. So I wore them farther down my back than the patient info sheet said to and I didn't notice any difference in the level of relief. Hope this helps! :)
Lisa
jenidarlin
27 May 2013
Yes this helps. Thank you! As women we don't wanna wear it where someone might see it especially with summer coming up and all!
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