I am taking 135mcg fentanyl patch but stomach pain breaks through this gp has been using oxynorm 5mg capsules but they are too strong and cause extreme drowsiness. What could be used as an alternative?
Fentanyl - What drug could I use for breakthrough pain?
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- 2 Jan 2012 by Bels1
- Updated
- 30 Jun 2015
- Topics
- pain, fentanyl, breakthrough pain
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LaurieShay
3 Jan 2012
taleese
3 Jan 2012
Angel 1967
30 Jun 2015
My Dr is just starting me on this exact combo.I've been on hydrocodone 10's for years for low back pain & sciatica but just recently found out I have 2 slipped.discs & arthritis from my neck down. The hydrocodone just aren't working any more. Today my Dr is starting me on the fentanyl patches as a break threw medication. Does this combo really work for you? I am in constant excruciating leg, left butt cheek & left foot pain.I'm anxious to see if the patches are going to help any
Fentanyluser
9 Jan 2012
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Several years ago (before I had to discontinue the fentanyl) I used hydrocodone and found it to work and yet not make me so drowsy that I could not function. I hope that you find a medication that will do the job and not make things as drowsy for you caringsonbj
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