If you are talking about Fentanyl patches, no you don't want to use another narcotic on top of that. Fentanyl is very dangerous and is only used for people with severe pain that does not respond to stuff like hydrocodone.
chronic moderate pain
It won't affect the patch performance, but given the strength of Fentanyl patches you probably won't notice any change with a magnetic pain device.
A 100 mcg/hour fentanyl patch typically provides pain relief for about 72 hours (3 days). After this period, the patch should be replaced with a new one to maintain effective pain management. It's important to follow your healthcare provider's instructions regarding the use and replacement of the patch.
Yes. Butrans is an opioid pain management patch. It is addictive with long term use or abuse.
Butrans 7 day patch
Yes, the Lidoderm patch can be used for DVT leg pains. This patch has many side affects, so the user should check with a physician before use.
There are several ways to control cervical cancer pain, and you should ask your doctor which is right for you. You can take oral medications such as hydrocodone, or receive injections of it. You can also use a pain patch, a patch that is applied to the skin that releases pain medication throughout the day.
Butrans
NO
If you consistently patch whenever there's a new patch just use Manual Patch...But If you did not patch for a long time and you wanted to patch you must use the Cumulative Patch. -[GM]Kali
To effectively apply a warm patch for pain relief, first clean and dry the area where the patch will be placed. Remove the patch from its packaging and apply it directly to the skin. Make sure the patch adheres well and covers the affected area completely. Follow the instructions on the packaging for how long to leave the patch on and how often to replace it. Be cautious not to overheat the area or leave the patch on for too long to avoid skin irritation.
Vicodin, like Percocet, is prescribed for patch users as a pain breakthrough drug. Normally, you'd take it in instances where increased activity has increased your pain level beyond the patch's control point (breakthrough) and you need something short term to handle the pain. You can also use it if you've waited a bit too long to change out your patch to a new one. It usually takes a while for a new patch dose to ramp up to where you're feeling the effects, so in those cases, you can use Vicodin to bridge the withdrawals until the Fentanyl takes effect.