Subsys for Chronic Pain User Reviews

• ded...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2015

"I suffer from psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. My pain doctor recommended this when I became opioid tolerant. This drug works fantastically and fast for pain. Please be aware, though, within six months, my doctor had to increase dosage several times for the same effect, and higher doses caused 'narcolepsy attacks' and severe panic/anxiety attacks. I ultimately decided the pain control was not worth the side effects. Getting off of it was a nightmare, withdrawal from hell, ended up needing assistance to get off of Subsys. For a terminal patient, I would recommend this medicine, for someone trying to function in a normal life, please think twice and tread carefully."

• Mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 23, 2015

"I have extreme to severe chronic pain, level 8 to 9 due to multiple disc issues and a 2nd knee that needs replacing. Having been on MS Contin for years, I built up such a tolerance that it did nothing for the pain, so I stopped taking it. Last fall, my pain specialist had me try Subsys. Good news, it was the first time in years I actually had some relief from the chronic pain. Bad news, good old Hussain Obama Care changed some of the insurance company rules beginning January 1, 2015, meaning unless I had a cancer diagnosis, they would deny coverage as “off label.” After three months of relief followed by six months with zero relief, life is almost unbearable as I am unable to function day to day."

• Kit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 16, 2016

"I live with chronic pain from many different health issues. I have 3 types of migraines, liver disease, Crohn's disease, gastroparesis, IBD, IBS, GERD, ulcerative colitis, pseudotumor cerebri, too many things to list. However, I stay in pain. I have been on every drug known to man, and this is a fast-acting medication that helps the pain, and you don't feel like you're on cloud 90. My insurance has been great, and now they don't want to cover it but want to pay for a drug that costs more than this medication that will do nothing but make me in more pain because we get to play the guess game until we find the dose that will work, if we do find one, and then pay for more ER trips. Not happy. Subsys gave me my hubby and kids back somewhat again."

• MeK...
• October 20, 2016

"I've been on opiates for 29 years. I lead a successful and happy life because I've always treated painkillers with respect. They are addictive, but they can give you back your life if you use them properly. Two years ago, my pain doctor switched out my breakthrough meds from 6x 30mg oxycodone to 4x 800mcg Subsys. I also take 3x 80mg OxyContin for steady pain control. Tonight, I will use my last Subsys, tomorrow, I was to receive my next 30-day supply. However, Linden Care calls me today and tells me they are not sending it. No 30-day supply, no warning. My insurance company called them to okay it, but Linden Care told them since I don't have cancer, I'm not getting it anymore. My pain doctor tried talking to them, still nothing."

• RSD...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 25, 2015

"I am really pleased with the pain relief I get from Subsys (400 mcg 3x/day). The only bad experience I've had was a surprise withdrawal episode. I take the Subsys like clockwork and seldom am late with a dose. The only explanation I could come up with for the surprise withdrawal was a new habit I started of eating a piece of chocolate candy immediately after spraying a dose of the Subsys under my tongue. Apparently, the medication was not being absorbed in my system. I have since stopped that practice and hopefully won't have any more 'surprise' withdrawal episodes."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 3, 2014

"I have severe fibromyalgia, amongst other things. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I was expecting this to relieve all of my pain. I had very high hopes. Then again, everyone is different."