At that point I went down to a 50mcg every 3 days. I made the move because I had recentlycome across a GREAT supplement that really did what it said, as far as really helping with my pain, called Laminine, which I use faithfully and yes!
I have been snorting fentanyl for almost 2 weeks now. Doing it pretty much all day every day for this time period. I am going to stop cold turkey tomorrow. Should I expect any withdrawl and if so for how long? This happens when withdrawing from any kind of opiate, but fentanyl seems to make it even worse. Soaking in a hot bath tub alleviates many of these symptoms temporarily. Psychological symptoms of depression and anxiety are very common among long-term users. Started me on Morphine and Fentanyl patches.
But now all of a sudden the last 2 days I have gotten extreme muscle spasms especially in my neck and shoulders to the point where I cant look up or turn my head I can only look down and I have tension in my legs where they feel stiff when walking. Does anyone get that? I also get the spasms in my legs but not so much as in my shoulders and neck.
I'm sorry you're going through this but you really shouldn't need to start over Fentanyl is 40 times stronger than morphine. That's like doing 2 and a half 80s at once. What they're doing is dangerous, end of story, take it from some one that knows first hand. I'm not a dr. First off, I suffer from a bunch of health problems all stemming from Gastric Bypass in !
I am on 75mcg every 48 hours under doctor's care. I have never once abused these patches ever! Last month I had a bit of a disagreement with my PA at the pain clinic when I questioned why they were testing an area that didn't bother me and my mouth said something about erroneous billing, she got mad, I got mad and I left. Since I couldn't get into see him until April, she decided to decrease my pain meds, the first time she dropped my Oxy to 60 mgs.
She lived in South Carolina at the time and has since moved to Texas. Her new Oncologist insists the joint pain has nothing to do with her cancer or treatments and wants her off the Fentanyl.
He believes she has Fibromyalgia and wants her to try some of the same medications she has already tried. She had no pain and was very healthy and active prior the her prior to her treatment.
As a Schedule II controlled substance, fentanyl can produce drug dependence similar to that produced by morphine. Fentanyl has the potential for abuse, often leading to physical and psychological dependence, but may be a necessary evil to control chronic pain. Your doctor will have to take these factors into account before prescribing this drug. Tolerance is when ever increasing doses are required to produce the same degree of analgesia. I was on these before the Fentanyl but like everyone does, they aim to be pain free, hence the reason I moved up to Fentanyl also Butrans affected my joints.
Fentanyl totally twisted my mind Were you taking anything for breakthrough pain while on the Fentanyl? Why are you comimg off the Fentanyl and is your doctor on board with it? Did you ever abuse your meds?
Are you planning on comimg off all your meds or just the Fentanyl? How do you plan to treat your pain in the future? I wanted to thank you for the information on Morphine.
I neglected to mention that it was not the hospice nurse but the nurse from the nursing home. We will mention this. I know that they use a Fentanyl hope I'm spelling it correctly patch and morphine by mouth. They were giving him the patch with Vicodin but I guess because his pain was increasing they switched to Morphine. We are due to have a conference this week. Again, thank you! I am suppose to leave the patch on for 72 hours as most patients. If I at any point feel nausea or any reason and want to remove is that ok?
I only get ten a month and for some reason as of now my insurance company wont cover the fentanyl. If I decided to take it off can I remove and store in plastic bag until a later time. It could be a few hours or the next day. I was really expecting to go to hell and back with this fentanyl withdrawal but so far it has been 10x easier than my oxy withdrawals I went through last year.
Fentanyl is 40 times stronger than morphine. That's like doing 2 and a half 80s at once. What they're doing is dangerous, end of story, take it from some one that knows first hand. I'm not a dr. Remember that your body was use to a very potent opioid and it will take time to re-adjust itself. I have done some research on Fentanyl because I take it myself and wanted to know all that I could.
It can take your body 6 months to totally get back to normal. Be patient, each and everyday you will feel better. Have you thought about visiting the Substance Abuse forum? First off, I suffer from a bunch of health problems all stemming from Gastric Bypass in ! I am on 75mcg every 48 hours under doctor's care. I have never once abused these patches ever! Last month I had a bit of a disagreement with my PA at the pain clinic when I questioned why they were testing an area that didn't bother me and my mouth said something about erroneous billing, she got mad, I got mad and I left.
Since I couldn't get into see him until April, she decided to decrease my pain meds, the first time she dropped my Oxy to 60 mgs. My husband and I decided to try and have a baby which means I have to bite the bullet and just deal with the pain and get off all the drugs. I have never abused my meds and always followed my doc's orders I had quite dilaudid last year cold turkey to see where my pain levels were at which was absolutely horrible I started the patch journey about 6 month ago.
Started on Butrans and transtec Moved onto Fentanly. Decided I needed to get off this crap Were you taking anything for breakthrough pain while on the Fentanyl? Why are you comimg off the Fentanyl and is your doctor on board with it? Did you ever abuse your meds? Are you planning on comimg off all your meds or just the Fentanyl? If you have adrenal insufficiency, taking this drug can make it worse.
For people with pancreas and gallbladder problems: Taking this drug can cause spasms that can make symptoms of conditions such as biliary tract disease and pancreatitis worse.
For people with urination problems: Taking this drug can cause your body to retain urine. If you already have trouble urinating, your doctor may prescribe a lower dosage. For people with slow heart rate: Taking this drug can slow your heart rate. If you already have a slow heart rate bradycardia , this drug can make it worse. Use fentanyl with caution. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dosage and monitor you more closely for side effects.
Research in animals has shown dangerous effects to the fetus when the mother takes the drug. If a woman takes this drug for a long time during pregnancy, it can lead to opioid withdrawal syndrome in a newborn.
This can be life threatening for the baby. Symptoms of withdrawal may include irritability, hyperactivity and unusual sleep pattern, and high-pitched cry. They can also include tremor, vomiting, diarrhea, and failure to gain weight. For women who are breastfeeding: Fentanyl passes into breast milk and may cause side effects in a child who is breastfed.
Talk to your doctor if you breastfeed your child. You may need to decide whether to stop breastfeeding or stop taking this drug. For seniors: The kidneys of older adults may not work as well as they used to. For children: Fentanyl transdermal patch has not been established as safe or effective for use in children younger than 2 years.
Fentanyl can interact with several other medications. Different interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some can interfere with how well a drug works, while others can cause increased side effects. Below is a list of medications that can interact with fentanyl. Before taking fentanyl, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all prescription, over-the-counter, and other drugs you take.
Also tell them about any vitamins, herbs, and supplements you use. Sharing this information can help you avoid potential interactions. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Do not take these drugs with fentanyl. Taking fentanyl with these drugs can cause dangerous effects in your body.
Examples of these drugs include:. Taking fentanyl with certain medications may result in an increase in negative effects. When fentanyl is used with certain drugs, it may not work as well to treat your condition. You or your pharmacy will have to contact your doctor for a new prescription if you need this medication refilled. This may lead to dangerously high levels of fentanyl in your body. Not every dosage form and strength of this drug may be available. When filling your prescription, be sure to call your pharmacy to make sure it has the exact form and strength your doctor prescribed.
Many insurance companies require a prior authorization for this drug. This means your doctor will need to get approval from your insurance company before your insurance company will pay for the prescription.
There are other drugs available to treat your condition. Some may be better suited for you than others. Talk to your doctor about other drug options that may work for you. Disclaimer: Healthline has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional.
You should always consult your doctor or other healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects.
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