Duragesic User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• bil...
• June 2, 2009

For Pain "If this medicine works, it's great, however, a good amount of the time, the patch was as full when it was time to change it as it was when I put it on. Then the side effects they list don't even come close to everything you go through. However, ER staff have stated that most patients taking this drug usually go back on it as the withdrawals are hard to handle."

• ape...
• April 29, 2009

For Pain "I have been on Duragesic 75 mg for about 5 months now, and it has helped more than all the other painkillers I have been on. I have had three major back surgeries plus DDD and osteoporosis. The only thing is to make sure you have waterproof tape around because they sometimes become loose and fall off, and you don't want that."

• Anonymous
• January 10, 2010

For Pain "I have partial seizures and take medication for that. The first 24 hours were frightening. I almost went to the emergency room. After 3 days of tremors and high anxiety, the pain was back. A week later, I began having seizures day and night, every day. My hormones went crazy with hard, swollen breasts and facial breakouts. My entire chin was covered in blisters and painful acne. After a month, I couldn't function with the seizures and my veins were bulging and bright blue on my chest, neck, and face. It has been so scary, and the withdrawals are just as bad. I've taken Soma and Lortab for chronic fibromyalgia for 8 years. I am disabled by the pain and very disappointed by all the medications I have tried."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2008

For Pain "If you have trouble keeping the patches on, there is a number on the packet that you can call, and they will send an overlay, which you put over the patch, and you will be able to swim, etc."

• bcm...
• August 9, 2008

For Pain "Finally, after many years of increased pain from osteoarthritis, a renowned pain clinic prescribed the Duragesic patch. It was far more effective than any other medication."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2013

For Pain "Controls pain very well. Great for baseline around-the-clock coverage with short-acting medication for breakthrough pain. DO NOT ABUSE THIS MEDICATION!"

• bil...
• December 14, 2014

For Chronic Pain "I broke my neck 2 years ago, 3 neck surgeries. 4th coming. This patch has been the only medicine that relieves pain. United Health will not cover it after December 31, 2014."

• Kat...
• April 3, 2009

For Pain "This patch has been the most effective in treating my spinal pain, however, due to a change in work and traveling extensively, the restrictions about getting a refill are hard."

• kel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 25, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Very helpful. Able to function with pain and hold down the same highly demanding, professional managerial job. Couldn't do without Duragesic on multiple jobs prior to using this."

• Smo...
• August 8, 2008

For Pain "The only pain medicine that really helps my chronic back pain (inoperable herniated disc)."

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

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

• Anonymous
• June 23, 2008

For Pain "The only medicine that worked for my back."

• kla...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 11, 2014

For Chronic Pain "Helped okay, but had a lot of breakthrough pain."

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2009

For Pain "This drug caused me major fatigue. It seemed stronger the first two days and faded on the third. The adhesive is terrible to get off."

• msw...
• January 13, 2009

For Pain "This is a very helpful medicine. I have used it for 3 years and found a great amount of relief."

• Mud...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 13, 2016

For Chronic Pain "Does extremely well with controlling chronic pain, but is also extremely addictive and can even lead to abuse, especially in those predisposed to addiction."

• Edl...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 17, 2015

For Pain "Powerful narcotic, good pain relief."

• Anonymous
• December 2, 2008

"Fentanyl transdermal system, in my opinion, works well with a breakthrough medication. Try to stay cool because it seems to raise body temperature. Also, you may have trouble sleeping."

• mar...
• May 25, 2014

For Chronic Pain "Very helpful, but feel anxious at times."

• dud...
• November 19, 2013

For Chronic Pain "It's alright for chronic pain."

• Yoh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2014

For Chronic Pain "I've had the 75 mcg/hr patch on for 1 week, with the pain level still the same as before using. I hope I'll be able to go to the 100 mcg with better pain relief than the 75. Thank you!"