Butrans for Pain User Reviews (Page 2)

• ELL...
• June 17, 2015

"I had a good experience overall with the Butrans 15mg patches. Suffered from a bad car wreck leaving me with severe occipital nerve pain, migraines, bulging disc in my neck and back. Damage to L5, S1 in a fall and fibromyalgia. I tried so many meds, was a guinea pig for trial and error. Tried every pain med that was available and found I was allergic to all but two. After 10 plus years of being in pain, I was finally able to get out of bed in the morning and sleep through the night. I could function without the drowsiness or loopy feeling pills left behind. I would recommend this to anyone in chronic pain, not part-time pain. The only side effects I encountered were 2 years later and are itchy, redness, and blistering-like rash at the application site."

• Anonymous
• January 20, 2012

"I have found this medication to be very successful for me. I started on the 20 mcg/hr patch because of post-op nerve pain continually waking me throughout the night (with all the results a lack of sleep has on you both physically and mentally). Through the use of the patches, I have been able to finally sleep the night through and reduce other medicines (Lortab/Flexeril/Klonopin) and stop one other completely. It is a low enough dose that doesn't make you all loopy while still strong enough to have a long-term effect on my arch-nemesis and yours, pain. Even if my insurance didn't pay for it, it is the one medicine I would still purchase out of pocket."

• Mis...
• July 9, 2011

"I agree with everyone. I'm so excited to have found out about this patch. I started mine last week and going on my 2nd week and absolutely love it. For the first time in a LONG time, I'm back being my old self and the mom I need to be! I take the 10mg and it seems to work great so far! I have been taking Tramadol and Oxycodone. I am so happy to not have to drag my pill bottle around with me anymore and take pills all day every day. I'm very excited for where I'm at right now with my pain management. Wish I would have found out about this years ago."

• Anonymous
• July 29, 2011

"Was using Butrans 20 dose. Chronic joint pain since childhood. Was using Hydrocodone and Gabapentin. Patch was amazing at controlling pain from day 1. Lost 5 lbs due to stomach uneasiness, loss of appetite. I had no marks at patch sites. At 7 weeks, every spot where a patch had been used erupted in blisters. It was very odd and now 2 weeks later the red spots are finally receding. Pain control 100%, stomach and bowel issues manageable."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2012

"The patch started off as a great alternative to the other options, but I quickly had too many issues with it to continue using it. It constantly peels off, leaves big red itchy bumps, loses its effectiveness after about 4 days, makes me dizzy, nauseous, light-headed, races my heart, and gives me headaches. Too bad because it really killed the pain. Never mind the cost."

• heb...
• November 10, 2011

"I have been on Butrans patch for about 6 months. Started on 5mg, then 10mg after a few months, and then 20mg. I had several side effects although it did relieve my pain. Just the past two days, I had to go off of the patch because my side effects were very worse being on the 20mg. The side effects I have experienced since I started Butrans 6 months ago are: In the beginning, very itchy all over, not just at the patch placement site... that did go away after about 3 weeks. Severe horrible constipation... I mean horrible... severe appetite loss. Although I needed to lose the 27 pounds that I have lost since taking Butrans, I am a worrywart, so I worry it could be something more severe, but I think it's the patch. Severe nausea too."

• Anonymous
• July 19, 2011

"I was put on this medication by a new doctor who didn't like that I was on fentanyl patches. I was put on the 10 mg to start. The first couple of weeks everything was great, no pain. But then I started having severe muscle and joint pain. Since I have Lupus and Sjogren's, I am used to joint pain, but this was worse than normal. I tried taking the patch off, and the muscle aches stopped, but the other pain I had was worse. My doctor thinks I need to take a higher dose, so I tried the 20 mg. It made me so sleepy I couldn't keep my eyes open. I wonder if any other people have had the side effect of severe muscle aches. I wish I could find something to make it stop."

• plo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2016

"Was on another drug, fentanyl, for many years. Was put on BUTRANS because tests never showed enough fentanyl in my blood from 2002 to 2016, with no abuse record. I would forget to put my patch on on time and was punished by my physician by being put on BUTRANS PATCH. It is not effective in the least, also, it caused more problems when I went to the ER in extreme pain for another matter. It scared their doctors from treating my pain at all because even though this is a quote pain management drug, it is also a substance abuse control agent used in detoxing patients off of opioid narcotics. That means every doctor you meet while BUTRANS is on your chart will not effectively treat you for pain, you're likely not to be treated at all."

• Tur...
• February 27, 2011

"The patch seems to be helping. I was given the 10mg and think that my doctor is going to bump it up to 20mg as I still need to take about 6-8 10mg Norco during the day and night also. I am hoping to up the patch dose and lessen the Norco dose. I haven't had any side effects from the patch, not one thing. They stay in place for the full 7 days and are very easy to use. The only real downside is the cost, even with a $40 coupon from my doctor it cost $50 for 4 patches. I will try the 20 mg and see if the $50 a month is worth it."

• AYe...
• June 9, 2016

"I have taken Norco on and off for my neck and back pain for years. My stomach produces too much stomach acid, and so I developed stomach problems and can no longer take those types of prescriptions orally. I couldn't take enough Norco all of the time to keep the pain under control without it making me sick anyway. Butrans came along, and now the pain is consistently under control and no stomach problems."

• fre...
• March 20, 2011

"The Butrans Patch so far is working great, it sticks and it is controlling my pain at the 10mg level. I take tramadol for breakthrough pain which works as it is not a narcotic. One downfall is the patch does not last 7 days. What I do is, on the 5th or 6th day before I go to sleep I put on my new patch and take the old patch off the next day. You must be on the right dose, be able to afford such expensive medication and except they don't last a full 7 days. I still have to not sit, stand or lay too long so that is just part of my life dealing with pain."

• Anonymous
• July 18, 2011

"I've been on the patch for the last four months. It has been the best medication I have been on. Had a spinal fusion L-5 S-1 in 07, it was a failed surgery. I've been on every medication you can think of. This patch stays in place for the whole seven days. I also use gabapentin, diclofenac, and Lortab. I like it that it does not make you feel like you are out of it. I can function normally all week long."

• Anonymous
• September 22, 2011

"I have suffered from really sore muscles as the patch wears off. My neck feels like I have whiplash, and my upper back and shoulders feel stiff and hurt. I'm always well aware when it's time to change the patch. The problem is that the muscle pain starts to get really bad on the 5th day. Because of the 4 patch per month limit, I have to wait. Vicodin makes me feel loopy, and Tramadol makes me feel completely out of it. I will be speaking with my doctor to see what he recommends I do. I, too, have rashes at the patch site as mentioned by many others, and the itching can get quite embarrassing as I don't realize I'm standing at the meat counter at the grocery store scratching my belly until someone starts to stare."

• Lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2020

"Doc started me on Butrans patch 10 mg after stopping oxycodone 11 per day for occipital neuralgia since 2007. Headache pain is 24/7, and oxycodone no longer worked. Unfortunately, after the third patch, my blood pressure was running low, 89/56, and my breathing would be shallow. I've been off the patch for over 24 hours, and breathing is almost back to normal, as well as blood pressure. Anyone else have these issues?"

• bad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 11, 2016

"I've had back pain for 10 years from being an automobile mechanic. I had a fusion L3 TOS1. I'm also an addict. I've been on and abused every pain med there is, so my tolerance is very high. I've found with Butrans it keeps my pain away but no buzz, so I don't abuse it. It's not as effective as fentanyl, but it's decent."

• Anonymous
• March 3, 2012

"I had spinal fusion on 1 disc over 13 years ago. Maybe I should have done the 3 as recommended by one of the 3 opinions because I've had chronic pain ever since. Still 3 cervical herniations and 3 lumbar. I was on Vicodin and Robaxin and the need increased over time I guess due to tolerance. I was miserable. I finally gave up and decided to live with the pain. I didn't see a doctor for 5 years. Last year I just couldn't do it anymore. I found the right doctor. I feel human again. 10 mg patches work alright with Percocet, but they don't work because Butrans has something in it that counteracts narcotics. I do get joint pain in my arms (weird). May need to go to 20mg since Percs don't work. On Neurontin for nerve pain. Gained 10 pounds but eat less. ???"

• Jea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 11, 2017

"Took this for undiagnosed joint and abdominal pain. It helped a little, but even on the 20 mcg, I still have a lot of breakthrough pain. Then I put a patch on two days ago. Woke up today with a horrible burning at the patch location. It was so bad, I had to remove it. The skin underneath was bright red and 'burnt' looking. It was red both under the adhesive area and under the part where the medication is released. Not sure if I can keep using."

• Anonymous
• September 27, 2011

"I have been using Butrans for 2 months now. I have scoliosis, cervical, and lumbar bulging discs. I do get relief from the patches, but it doesn't take the pain completely away. I am also prescribed Vicodin for breakthrough pain episodes. My main complaint is HEADACHES! I have been having the worst headaches, so I discontinued the patch for the past week and a half. I am going to resume it today. I will let you know if it's the patch or something else. I am hoping I can continue with the Butrans because it does give me relief."

• G-S...
• August 6, 2015

"I love my Butrans patch!!! And it has relieved more than half of my pain, and I know this because I only have to take less than half of my painkillers now that I am on the patch! I change my patch every Saturday, but if I miss 24 hours, my pain starts to reside again. If you are not a heavy drinker, I would advise trying this patch!!!"

• six...
• July 8, 2011

"I have had chronic left shoulder pain for the past 4 years. I tried massage therapy, chiropractic care, physical therapy, etc. I have been taking 4 doses of Tylenol and Motrin for 4 years. Finally, I got my doctor to give me something to help. I have been on the 5 mcg patch for 4 days and have been absolutely pain-free since. The only side effect has been that it itches sometimes at the application site. I can deal with the itching since I am absolutely pain-free after struggling for the past 4 years."

• Bac...
• July 2, 2017

"I have had 3 major back surgeries in 6 years. Last surgery fused me at 3 levels. Taken hydrocodone for years, was becoming seriously addicted before last surgery. 2 years after last surgery in Nov. 2014, back, hip, and leg pain started to return. My pain management doctor suggested Butrans patches, 10 mcg/hour every 7 days a new patch. 10 mcg was too strong, slept all the time, so switched to 5 mcg. Didn't sleep but had no noticeable pain relief. Upped dosage to 7.5 mcg/hour patch and have decent pain relief, still need hydrocodone 5 mg for breakthrough pain occasionally. I have been on the patches for almost 5 months. Now experiencing joint and muscle pain in arms, wrists, and knees. Hate to give up the patch but still sleepy all the time, no energy."

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2011

"I've been using the Butrans patches for the past 6 months. In the beginning, everything was wonderful, and breakthrough pain was nonexistent. I then began having more pain, and my doctor put me on Norco 10/325 3 times daily. It was then that I developed rashes, itchiness, and an intolerance to both medications, which my doctor said isn't that uncommon. Now I'm on 20 mcg/hr, and life is good again."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2016

"I started off on 5 mg, they had no effect, so GP upped it to 10 mg. By the second day, the pain had reduced substantially, and things felt good. I've suffered for eight years with sacroiliac pain (S1), herniated discs (L4/5/6) at the base. Just had a successful total hip op. However, I've had to come off them due to the very bad side effects: nausea, crawling itchy feeling under the skin, unable to sit in the sun, and if I did, I suffered greatly, irritability, very low mood, and worst of all, hot flushes. I'm back to my old self now. When peeps start telling you you've changed, it's no joke, and I was very relieved to get them out of my system. Having said that, I know they work for some."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2015

"I have a broken tailbone and an L4 fracture, didn't want pain pills so Dr. prescribed Butrans. Within 1 hour of putting the 5 mg patch on, I was dizzy and lightheaded. I went to bed and woke up still in pain and still dizzy. Day 2 nausea kicked in and still dizzy, by after I had to call Dr. because I had a bad headache and was very nauseated. Took Dramamine and it helped a little. Day 3 - I felt very out of it when I woke up, by 11 am, I was extremely nauseated, dizzy, and shaking. Took a Dramamine and ate lunch, this did not help, I felt horrible at work. I took the patch off at 12 noon and had to leave work. I am home and it's 6 hours later, shaking has stopped, still very nauseated and dizzy. Very upset because the back pain had almost been totally gone."

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 23, 2015

"I've been using this patch for 2 and a half months. It helps my pain a little, but I feel that this stuff is a joke. I started at the 5 mcg dose and am now on the 15 mcg dose. My pain management doctor refuses to try something else. I stay nauseated and constipated. I get rash and blistering at the patch sites as well. It's all the bad side effects of pain medicine without the benefit of helping pain. The only good part is that it weakens considerably after 2-3 days, so I get to eat some. It's worthless as a pain reliever for me."