... use to keep my patch from falling off. I live in a humid climate and I need help
Fentanyl - Is there a pharmacist in the group that can answer what kind of breathable patch I can?
Question posted by lildiva4jc on 5 May 2023
Last updated on 24 May 2023
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I had used "Fentanyl Transdermal Patches" for the past 20 years, until the "Quasi Politically Induced War on Opioids" began, which has now turned into the "War on Chronic Pain Patients", with them then being taken away from me about a year ago! Regardless, I digress, and to answer your question: Purchase "3M Tegaderm Film", which comes in various sizes (i.e., chose a size that is large enough to fully cover, with at least a good inch and one-half on all sides beyond the size of the "Fentanyl Transdermal Patch" which you are using: 25 mcgs, 50 mcgs, 75 mcgs, 100 mcgs, all will be a different size, thus requiring a larger "Tegaderm Film" cover.). Most pharmacies carry them, and they are approved for use by the various companies that make the "Fentanyl Transdermal Patches" (i.e., "MYLAN", "DURAGESIC", etc)! However, they are quite pricey at the drugstore, so once you decided on which size is appropriate, you can purchase them in bulk packs of 50 to 100 at a significantly reduced price, with the count per box dependent on which size you need, at "AMAZON", or other medical supply stores! These work excellent, are breathable as required, and you can even shower with them without fear of the "Fentanyl Patch" coming off (i.e., they repel water, yet are still breathable as required for the "Fentanyl Patch" to work correctly!); however, be certain that your skin is completely dry, and without any perspiration on your skin when applying them, as well as the "Fentanyl Patch" itself (i.e., I used to stand in front of a "fan" for a few moments), then you can do whatever without fear of losing the Patch off! They might be a little tricky for you to get used to, so I would recommend just practicing with a few on your bare skin prior to covering your first Fentanyl Patch! You will become familiar with them fast, and will have no problems!
Fentanyl is a very dangerous drug that you cannot use without a prescription. It causes many serious side effects, possibly death. It is used to relieve pain and is used in a bad way as control. It turns a person into a zombie. Do not promote this dangerous drug.
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- Side effects of Fentanyl (detailed)
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