This is the only medication that I have been able to take to help treat my fibromyalgia and allow me to continue working. I only work and sleep, but at least I feel useful now. Published: November 05, 2007 ::

Using this to treat pain of Neuropathy. Works well, but the patches themselves are difficult to keep in place. Sometimes difficult to manage with bathing, showering, etc. However, the pain relief is good and keeps the relief levels fairly consistant, which is what I was looking for. Only issue I've experienced is itching. I've had to add Benedyrl to my meds to keep the itching to a tolerable level. Published: September 26, 2007 ::

I've taken this Rx 3 years after back surgery. It does fall off easily so I cover with a waterproof bandaid. I still have some pain but realize I could not function or survive without it. I feel better and have fewer side effects than from my prior oral narcotics, although there was a period of adjustment. My doctor is concerned about addiction issues and will not increase my current dosage. Published: April 16, 2008 ::

The name brand patch stays on better than the generic & is more effective. Although the patch causes excessive sweating, it is working using for the pain. It is highly addictive & when not changed within the 72 hours I have experienced nausea and extreme tiredness. I recommend that the patch be placed under the breast to make sure that it stays on. Published: October 23, 2007 ::

The patch has been more effective than oral meds. The fear of abuse is much more with pills than with patches. I found myself taking more and more pills more and more frequently. With patches atleast I know a small quantity is being absorbed at all times. If I try to put more than 1 patch on, nausea stops that from occuring. After 20 years of constant neck, back, leg and foot pain, the patch is the best drug I have found. Published: February 27, 2009 ::

I have been on the patch for about 3 years and the side effects are horrible am trying to get off of them I have lost so much weight and cannot sleep the first night that i change the patch. I have had rashes and mood changes and many other side effects including near overdoses. Just be careful and pay close attentinon to any side effects. I hope that this helps someone else whom suffers Published: October 13, 2008 ::

I feel it wears off on certain individuals after the firt 38 hrs then my body feels all run dowmn and sometimes sick like cold hot flasshes as well as severe pain when u just lay in bed almost 2 days just waiting to put another one on ive been on the same dose for almost 2 years @ 100 mcg !! Does anyone else feel like i do..My doctor says its fine it last for 72 hrs thats all i get then the new pamphlet came out said some require every 2 days 48 HRS.???? Published: September 10, 2008 ::

I have been on the patch for 2 years. It has made it possible for me to continue to work full time without going on disability or medically retiring to due multiple disc surgeries & rapid degeneration of my lumbar & cervical spines. It definitely gave me back my mobility. I had been on heavy medications or doing without pain killers due to the long term effects those drugs have on liver & kidneys. Side effect for me is decreased appetite & tiredness. Published: February 05, 2008 ::

I have had chronic pain due to lumbar stenosis, spondylthesis and 3 bulging discs for at least 2 years. My physician was afraid of dependence and would only give me a few Vicodin every month. I finally changed physicians and he started me on 50 mcg. I have had so much relief! I can finally turn on my sides during sleep without excrutiating pain and spasms. The first few days were difficult adjusting to the med, but the benefits far out-weigh the adjustment period. The only problem I have is keeping the patch on. I will be trying tegaderm or a surgical tape. I am thrilled with my pain relief. Published: December 18, 2008 ::