Butrans User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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. ???"

• Kat...
• February 4, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I have been on the Butran pain patch for several years now because of chronic back pain (23 years). I started with 20 mcg and now I'm on 15 mcg. It really helps with my back pain. I hate taking anything that blurs my mind, and this by far doesn't do that. I am tired a lot (I have CFS), and I drink a lot of water. This medicine saved my life. I am now walking, swimming (I apply a waterproof bandaid over the patch), stretching, and doing housework. My life is so much better. I am not pain-free, but on a scale of one to ten, ten being the worst - I am a three. For almost 20 years, I was a ten."

• Arr...
• August 23, 2014

For Chronic Pain "This medication was fantastic for relieving pain. It was more effective than oxycodone or hydrocodone. I had absolutely no side effects but one. The one side effect was just too much to deal with. Basically, this medication took away all libido and initiative and motivation. On the positive side, it made me feel relaxed, sedated, and a sense of well-being with absolute 100% pain relief at all times, but I may as well have been a zombie. This medication made me not care about much. Normally having a high sex drive, I had no libido at all, lost complete interest in my salsa dance lessons, and zero interest in going out. That's not living life. I prefer to stick to my hydros in that case."

• BKc...
• February 19, 2018

For Chronic Pain "Been on the Butrans transdermal patch for 3 years. I have a life-limiting condition and am past my medically prognosed expiration date. Each year I’ve had to increase my Butrans dosage to mitigate chronic pain (currently at 10 mcg). Butrans is a blessing to me. My car accident injuries are inoperable, and my severe pain has been chronic since then. Initially, I was on Methadone, which tore up my GI tract, causing multiple hospitalizations. Even morphine and tramadol didn’t help. My life before Butrans was very difficult. I have a much better quality of life now because of Butrans. I also take about 1800 mg daily gabapentin for neuropathy, and I am diabetic, and, and, and... Everyone reacts differently to drugs, especially when taking many (I am on 11 prescriptions plus other OTC drugs), but I have no issues with drug interaction with the Butrans. Butrans has helped me in very tangible ways, and I am thankful for it!"

• Pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2017

For Chronic Pain "I tried the Butrans patch after many years of being on oxy or hydrocodone. The first week was great. The very first night, I actually slept and woke up refreshed, which I realized hadn't happened in years. After that, it was a nightmare! The 2nd week, I began to notice I was in more pain than I was before I started the Butrans patch, and my right hand was waking me up about 3:30 am numb and feeling on fire, and I fought with that until I had to get up and go to work. I wasn't sure what was going on. By the 3rd week, both my hands were waking me up numb and feeling on fire around 1:30 every night! I was exhausted and in much more pain than ever! I took the patch off, and my symptoms are slowly subsiding. DO NOT TAKE THIS MED!!!!"

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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."

• Mar...
• October 9, 2017

For Chronic Pain "On pain patch for 3 years and lowered from 10 mg to 5 mg. Did this to stop the use of this drug. It works great for about the first year, then other issues start. Poor sleep, withdrawal after the 5th day, won't last 7 days. When I stopped it, I had legs and arms spasming to the point of not walking, also lack of energy, and tired for about three weeks, depression, lack of interest in anything. Don't start if you can avoid it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2014

For Chronic Pain "Wow! For me, this medicine is very effective. It only took 2 days for me to feel different. Seems that I'm always having this ache or that ache, but this is just unbelievable. If you are diabetic, I found that my blood sugar increased quite a bit."

• 201...
• February 16, 2018

For Chronic Pain "I have been on Butrans patch for 2 1/2 years for back pain, DDD, cervical, lumbar herniated discs, scoliosis, stenosis, fractured tailbone, osteoarthritis. My insurance changed to United Healthcare Jan. 1, 2018. During that time it would not cover Butrans patch cost $679. Insurance forced me to try Belbucca film. Tried it stuck to my teeth, take 2 hrs to dissolve. This drug made me so sick. I had 1 week of lying in bed, weak, chills, some nausea. The doctor told me to stop meds. So he called in my Butrans patch on February 12th. I fought for 2 whole days, making 36 total phone calls between the doctor, UHC, insurance. By the end of the day on Feb 14th, I had been so sick from Belbucca and not having my Butrans patch I had to go pick up my prescription of Butrans patch at the cost of $679. On 20 mg and it’s the best med I have used that works. Why deny my coverage?"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Have had chronic pain for 10 yrs from fibro and deg disc disease and have just finished my 8th spinal surgery. I am on a 15 mcg patch. Only side effect is itching where the patch is, which I then take some Benadryl to counteract. It doesn't control pain 100%, but it helps and is not as horrid as fentanyl patches, which I had withdrawal issues with after just 3 months. I don't expect to be 100% pain-free with my conditions, but I will take any help I can :)"

• Mic...
• April 2, 2013

For Chronic Pain "I had been on Suboxone for 4.5 years for pain management (off-label use) after many years of Percocet, etc., for joint pain from rheumatoid arthritis. Moved from CA to eastern Okla. and needed a new Dr. Found one, suggested I look into Butrans patch since my issue was not opiate addiction. I have been on the 10 mcg patch for two weeks, and it definitely works, but I have an issue. Both weeks, about 3 days in, I started having sweats, restless leg at night, and a stronger than normal heartbeat. I pulled the patch, and 8 hrs later all is OK. Don't like these side effects."

• G-S...
• August 6, 2015

For Pain "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!!!"

• Luc...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 30, 2018

For Chronic Pain "I can say I have been on every med possibly known to man. I suffer from fibromyalgia and chronic migraines, and most days cannot even get out of bed. My neuro doc put me on the Butrans 20 mcg right from the start, and I was not convinced they were helping me at all. But by Day 2, I was so relieved when I woke from bed to start the morning, and I could get out of bed and not be in extreme pain that I couldn’t walk! So I will say for a fact, if you can afford this medication and your doc will try it - mixed with gabapentin - it is truly a miracle drug to say the least. They have a trial offer that lasts a year and will give you a good discount also. I pay $100 with my Blue Cross and Blue Shield insurance, and it is worth every penny!!!"

• six...
• July 8, 2011

For Pain "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."

• KDH...
• May 16, 2014

For Chronic Pain "Chronic back pain/three back surgeries. Medicine is only mildly useful. I have breakthrough pain every time I have to walk more than two or three minutes. I was told I shouldn't need anything besides this medicine, but that is NOT true. I am also having a skin reaction at the patch site. Before being given this medicine, I reminded my doctor that I have a problem with most bandage adhesives (only paper tape works), but she said this wouldn't be a problem. Wrong... I am getting blisters."

• Mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I put this patch on on Friday. At first, I felt dizzy and nauseous, so I had to take a Zofran and the feeling went away. It seemed like the pain relief was almost immediate, it was a 7.25 mcg/hr patch. Keep in mind that I've been taking other pain meds since 2004 for fibromyalgia, and I had stopped them the day before in anticipation of this patch. I woke up in quite a bit of pain on Saturday and took a Norco, and with that and moving around, I felt fine. I had to take a Zofran Saturday, Sunday, and today for nauseousness, but other than that, I feel fine and the pain is gone. It has only been 3 days, but if it keeps working like this, I'm sticking with the patch. Very happy so far."

• Bac...
• July 2, 2017

For Pain "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."

• Emm...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 13, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I live in the UK. I cannot sit for more than 10 minutes without being in excruciating pain (I have failed back surgery syndrome and bi-lateral degeneration in my SI joints). I am now on Butrans patches 70 mcg with buprenorphine subs (200 mg) for breakthrough pain. I had to beg my pain consultant for the subs because the patch provides no relief! I cannot even move without aggravating my SI joints. I only get 3 subs a day, but need to take at least 2 at a time to give me just 4 hours of relief. As I have to save them for BP, which usually occurs 1-3 times a day. I am in almost constant pain (6-7) and have to ride the BP out as I don't have enough subs to cover it. I am 40 years old and am now pretty much bed-bound. I suffer from constant migraines (with aura), fatigue, insomnia (average about 3 hours of sleep a night), shortness of breath, horrible clamminess, and my hair is all falling out. The patches irritate my skin and leave it red and sore. I am desperate to get off this drug!!"

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2011

For Pain "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."

• DiD...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 13, 2019

For Chronic Pain "Did not work for me at all. I started at 5 mcg, then 10, then 15, and my pain never decreased. I also got urine tested by the pain manager, and it never showed up in my drug screen, so they tested three months in a row, which cost me $100 each time out of pocket. (Is there any active ingredient in this??!!)"

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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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

For Pain "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."