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Fentanyl
Fentanyl is an odorless,rapid-acting opioid,it can alleviate pain without causing any loss of consciousness. It is powerful,nearly 80 times more than morphine.
503 Questions
Is it safe to take duragesic 50mg patch with Oxycontin?
Yes, it is. Or It has been fine for me. I have been on the two for 5 years now. Over time you will need to increase the dosage of both. The 'Duragesic Patch' goes up to 100 mg.
Does Fentanyl bother your teeth?
Fentanyl has not been proven to bother your teeth. It can cause dry mouth, back pain and fevers.
Can you take an expired 25mcg Fentanyl?
Yes, depending on how you plan to use it. BE VERY CAREFUL The fentanyl may solidify and lose its effectiveness transdermally (through your skin). It may also lose its potency, but not by much (guessing 5% max) unless exposed to the air. You can try putting a half patch in your cheek, try not to swallow the gel it is less effective if digested. You can also try heating the patch before applying it. Both these methods are dangerous, and should not be tried without a tolerance. If you have no tolerance, or want to abuse the patch, SWIM recommends that you scrape pinhead sized drops of gel onto tinfoil and vaporize it. you want about 160ug...but how the hell do you measure that. Dont set it on fire, inhale through a tube. I have a friend who died abusing fentanyl, be careful, find a drug forum, read more if you don't know.
Has anyone ever overdosed from shooting up the gel from a Fentanyl patch?
Yes, plenty of people have overdosed and even died from shooting up Fentanyl patches, both the gel containing patches and gel-less patches. The amount of Fentanyl in patches contains several days worth of Fentanyl, depending on the strength of the patch and a persons tolerance the total amount of Fentanyl can kill even the most tolerant of people several times over. Proceed with extreme caution when venturing into the IV injecting of Fentanyl patches!
How do you inject transdermal Fentanyl patches?
"Transdermal" means "through the skin". These cannot be injected.
What happens when someone is on methadone and smokes Fentanyl?
it depends on the dosage of methadone but the combo of thetwo is very deadly but if done right could be a very good high!!
If you are in a methadone program, fentanyl is one drug that doesn't show per say. If you wear it, eat it, or smoke it, it won't show up as a regular opiate as it is synthetic based and for whatever reason is confused with alcohol. That's why they always ask you when you pee if you have had anything to drink - the fentanyl and alcohol show as the same. So.... if you had reported that you didn't have anything to drink that day they will then classify it as a dirty sample. If you have taken fentanyl just make sure you tell them you had a couple of drinks that day or late the night before. From experience, you will show as clean.
When should you take off the birth control patch if you want to get pregnant?
A month or two before you start having sex, drink plenty of water also to flush out the birth control.
The hormones in BCP are processed in the liver, drinking large quantities of water won't effect how quickly they leave your system.
It is best to use a backup method (like condoms) until after your first period when discontinuing oral BC, just for the purpose of dates of conception and due date.
Is hydrochlorothiazide a pain killer?
No. Hydrochlorothiazide (H.C.T.Z) is not a pain killer. It is a Diuretic. This means that is removes access water from your body via urination. It's commonly used to treat high blood pressure as it removes access water from around the pericardium (sack that contains the heart).
Can you get Duragesic patches at cvs?
You can, but most pharmacies, especially chain drug stores, typically don't stock them regularly. If you want to get them there regularly, you'll need to establish a good relationship with their pharmacists, and allow time for ordering / delivery after you get your 'scripts.
The other problem with CVS and others like Wal-Mart, Rite Aid, etc., is that they change pharmacists more often than I change my socks and underwear. When dealing with Schedule II opiates, you need to have a pharmacist that knows you and your medication history, not some bumpkin right off the boat whose only knowledge of you is what he sees on a computer monitor.
For that reason, I always use a local pharmacy that has only one or two pharmacists. My pharmacy, which I've used for over 20 years, would order my Duragesic and other meds after I called them and let them know what my 'script dosage/quantities were going to be (usually the same each month). Of course I had to give them the 'script, but it cut down the time before I got my meds. It usually only takes a day or two.
My point is that by using a pharmacy that has regular pharmacists, you can build up that trust and rapport needed as a Schedule II opiate patient.
Does Fentanyl patch increase blood pressure?
Fentanyl, like most opiates, actually reduces your blood pressure. Being both a vasodilator (opens the blood vessels) and a depressant, opiates relax the body, and with the blood vessels open wider, blood flows more easily. This is also why you feel cold when the dosage gets low - the blood vessels are constricting.
Of course if you have serious issues in your arteries or veins like plaque, etc., or have high blood pressure to begin with, it might not help, but in most cases it won't affect it unless the patient isn't tolerant or is allergic. That's rarely the case since Fentanyl isn't prescribed for those who aren't already using a lower dosage of opiate by oral means.
How much Fentanyl is in a Lidocaine dermal patch?
There is no fentanyl in a lidocaine patch. It is a lidocaine patch not a fentanyl patch.
How can you make Fentanyl patch work quicker?
You can't - the only thing you'll do by increasing the delivery rate is subject yourself to an overdose if you're not careful.
If you want to cut down on the drop off between the last patch and a new one, put the new one on 6 hours before the one you have on is supposed to wear off. Over time you'll know when it's supposed to wear off.
How do you detox from fentanyl?
As a high-dose opiate patient for many years (Duragesic, Percocet, Demerol, Morphine, etc.), I've had to raise and lower my dosages many times, and withdrawals are a daily part of life. I spent 8 months of steady withdrawals and 1 month of hard withdrawals to finally stop using Duragesic after 9 years. It takes everyone a different period of time to do it, but mental as well as physical preparation are important. I never did it until I felt that I was ready to do it.
The keys to tapered withdrawals are:
1. Time - Make sure you have time to do it (no work, school, activities, etc.). It helps to have a family member or close friend around. Depending on how long you've been taking it, and the dosage, it typically takes longer to taper off. The dose combination you're on isn't that much, but of course everyone is different. If you can't take time off, start on a long weekend or holiday, as the first few days and the last couple of days are the worst.
The reason you should have someone around is that in the beginning you typically are pretty weak, and about the only thing you feel like doing is heading to the bathroom & back to bed. Warn family and friends that your mood is going to be less than pleasant also.
Don't underestimate the amount of time it's going to take, especially if you've been using patches for some time. It isn't easy, and you're not going to feel like doing anything.
2. Hydration - As you've already discovered, you sweat buckets when you're withdrawing. Water and Gatorade/Powerade are my fluids of choice. Gatorade and Powerade replace the electrolytes you're losing, and help with your cramps as well.
3. Heat - Opiates are vasodilators, which means they open the blood vessels. When you stop taking your normal dose, the vessels constrict, and that's why you get so cold. I used to do mine during warm months, but anything to keep you warm helps. Expect to change clothes a few times too, as you'll be sweating a lot. Have some clean bedding handy as well.
4. Mental distraction - There's a good reason I have a large movie and game collection; they take your mind off the pain and discomfort. Computer work, anything that keeps your mind focused on something other than the discomfort. Gaming has actually been sanctioned pain therapy for me for about 12 years. If I could figure a way to deduct it on my taxes, I'd be set.
5. Music - Personally, David Gilmour's BD
" Remember That Night - Live from the Royal Albert Hall
" is my favorite for withdrawals, but any favorite music you have that calms you mentally is a real help. Any Pink Floyd is great, but regardless, have a good selection handy and ready to go.
6. Sedation - When things get really bad, I'll take something to knock me out for a while. Flexeril or Valium if you have it, but Benadryl will work in a pinch.
If you've got enough Percocet or breakthrough meds around, keep them handy and refilled. If your doctor is onboard with your situation, it's a lot easier. The trick with patches is to keep extending the time between changes; if you have smaller patch doses, it's easier, as you can taper down to the point where you're down one patch dose, and you're working on the next.
Once you've dealt with the patches, there's the breakthrough meds to consider
In tapered dose reduction, what you do is cut the pill in half or in quarters. First try taking half your normal prescribed dose, and see how you deal with the withdrawals. If it's too strong, then start with only a 1/4 reduction in dosage. Stretch the time between doses a little more each time. Take it for a week (or until you feel you can drop further), then drop another 1/4. If the withdrawals are too strong still, then stay at 1/4 dose reduction for another week, then try again. When you can tolerate the withdrawal, then reduce by another 1/4, and repeat the weekly process. Keep doing it until you're completely off of the drug.
It also helps to take an OTC med to compensate and ease the withdrawal pain. Two of my favorites are Tylenol ES Rapid Release Gel-Caps, and Bayer Back and Body Aspirin. I also use prescription strength Naproxen, which is available OTC as Aleve. 500mg is prescription strength.
The OTC meds will help compensate for some of the withdrawal pain you'll experience, and they do help. The other thing you might consider is asking your regular doctor for an anti-anxiety med and an anti-nausea med. An anti-anxiety drug will help you get through some of the rough patches, and an anti-nausea drug helps during the last push before you're through. Most doctors are happy to help, knowing that you're taking steps to withdraw from opiates.
You're also going to feel weak through the process, and after the final push when you drop the last dose. It'll take a few days for your body to regain its strength.
The time it takes may be sooner or longer, as everyone is different. Keep in mind also to be aware of any pain not associated with withdrawals as you taper down, as the pain med will mask it. One of the reasons for my last major withdrawal period was that I needed to assess my true pain after my 3rd spinal operation, and you can't do that while on higher doses of opiates.
The whole process is similar to a bad case of the flu that won't go away, with the additional discomfort of shaking and anxiety. But as I said, if you first prepare yourself and know what to expect, it's not as hard as it seems. Uncomfortable as hell, yes; impossible, no.
If you have any specific questions, message me at the address above my profile page.
Will the Fentanyl pach work if its exspierd?
Yes - as long as the patch has been kept cool and dry in its original packaging, it's okay to use, though the dosage effectiveness may be reduced depending on how much time has passed.
What are Brand Names of Fentanyl patches that adhere to the skin best and longest?
Patch adhesion has less to do with patch brands than skin preparation and skin real estate - location, location, location.
I've added a link at the bottom to my long answer about how to keep your patches applied (How do you keep Fentanyl Patches applied?), and even reapplication if they come off or you have to remove them temporarily. Like many, when I first used them, I had trouble keeping them on. But over the course of 10 years, it got to be pretty simple. There are several tricks to keeping them on, but once you get the hang of it you won't have problems.
Check the answer out - if you still have problems, you can email me directly from my Supervisor Bio page. You wouldn't be the first I've helped with this particular problem.
How do you know if a Fentanyl patch has gel in it?
It's usually pretty obvious; once the gel is depleted, the gel reservoir becomes flat and wrinkly. If you press your finger on one edge and smooth it out to the other end, you'll see how much, if any, is left.
Is Fentanyl stronger acting than morphine?
Fentanyl is the strongest opiate, and is approximately 100x stronger than morphine.
why in the world would you want to eat the gel in the patch? Let me guess you want to get high..I hope you know that can be extremely dangerous.If you want the real answer to your question call the Poisson control..i just hope some one else doesn't have to do that for you because you were being a complete idiot!!!
The above respondent was right. Eating a Duragesic patch is pretty damn dangerous, especially to your liver. I've been using Duragesic 100 mcg/hr patches for nearly two years now, for severe spinal damage from a fall and I have a couple of mates who tried eating my used patches for a buzz, and they both did serious damage to their respective livers..not recommended at all!!
