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Duragesic and Constipation: What Users Say

Constipation: mentioned by 4 users (5.6%)

Based on user experiences from 71 Duragesic reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 8.5%
sweating 7.0%
withdrawal 7.0%
constipation 5.6%
addiction 4.2%
drowsiness 4.2%

Reviews for Duragesic

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • pat...
  • May 20, 2008

For Pain "I have been on the Duragesic patches, 100 mcg, every 2 days for a little over 3 years for chronic pain due to a failed lumbar fusion surgery. Before going on the patch, I was taking 10-15 Loritab's a day, which tore my gastrointestinal system apart. These patches were a Godsend, with Norco as a breakthrough med. I usually only have to take it if I get a little overactive. The only reason I didn't rate a 10 was a few side effects: sweats and constipation being the worst. Gains beat that easy."

9 / 10
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  • Dav...
  • December 17, 2010

For Pain "I have a severe back condition which has resulted in chronic lower back pain for more than 25 years. I was using oxycodone (OxyContin) and other pain-related drugs until I developed a very severe allergic reaction. I started on the Duragesic 50 mcg patch, which I have tolerated with only the very minor side effect of mild constipation about once every 2 - 3 months. I have moved to the Duragesic 100 mcg patch for the past 4 - 5 years, this medicine is a true wonder. I am able to adjust my dosage from between 50 to 100 mcg as required, and the most important thing is that I can lead a normal life, mostly pain-free. The patch lasts between 48 to 72 hours dependent upon my activity, if I sweat, the patch only lasts 48 hours."

10 / 10
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  • MRS...
  • October 30, 2011

For Pain "Scoliosis and multiple herniated discs in both my neck and lower back have required quite a few spinal surgeries but left me in chronic pain. Over the years, it has increased to the point where nothing was helping my pain. My pain doctor started me on Fentanyl 100 and slowly raised it to 150 over the course of a few years. Currently, I am able to control my pain to about a '4' out of 10 by adding OxyContin for breakthrough pain. Drowsiness and constipation are the most annoying side effects, but it's worth it to get my life back to semi-normal."

10 / 10
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  • Blu...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • March 9, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Constipation and sedation, but great pain relief."

9 / 10
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