Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a generic drug.

scopolamine patch is applied just behind either the left or right ear. The area should be clean and hairless prior to the application, which should occur the evening before a scheduled surgery

I think you mean Fentanyl, No it's not a good idea.

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yes, every time I am in the hospital they put new patches on me and give me 1mg dilaudid IV. and at home I wear the patch and take 2mg dilaudid by mouth.

Depends entirely on the person and how long they've been taking it. The longer it's been taken, the longer it takes to leave. In general though, if another patch isn't put on, around 2-4 days.

Fentanyl, like Oxycodone, does not show up on most standard urine screens for opiates due to its chemical makeup, which differ from natural opiates. However, it is detectable in urine and blood, with specialized testing using gas chromatography.

Much of the information that has been released concerning Fentanyl and Oxycodone urine testing is inaccurate - read the link below to the Mayo Clinic report which clarifies errors in the record.

You can, but you won't notice any effect other than maybe feeling a bit more relaxed. Fentanyl is the strongest opiate (100x stronger than morphine), and cannabis isn't even close to affecting anyone who's using patches on a regular basis.

Yes. You can take a needle or safety pin and insert it into one of the corners of the fentanyl patch. Then, move the needle or safety pin, left & right, to make a small slit in the patch. Remove the needle and then take a credit card or some other type of hard, firm card and slide the card across the patch, to move the gel inside the patch, towards the slit that you made with the needle. Push the gel out of the slit. Then, take a syringe that is prefilled with water, about 30-40 cc's of water and carefully remove the plunger, after shaking the water down towards the needle. Then, take the gel and carefully apply it onto the opening of the syringe. Then, dip your index finger into water, until the water is on the verge of dripping off of your finger. Put your wet finger over the opening of the syringe and over the gel. (the wet finger will prevent the gel from sticking to your finger and mix with the water in the syringe) Then, shake the syringe upside down until the gel mixes with the water. Then, put the plunger back into the syringe and push the water filled with gel, up towards the needle end, careful not to push too far up, as the water mixed gel, will come out of the needle! Then, there you go!

I recently came across a 25 mcgh/hr fentanyl transdermal patch from Mallinckrodt. I've never tried it before but this type has no gel to it. I was told to draw up 50ml of water and put the patch in a cooker. Let it sit for 15 min and beat it down with the plunger before drawing pack up. hope it works.

Yes, make sure you know your limits. anything in excess in bad. as far as doing it, usually you do cocaine first, than the xanax to knock you out. cocaine users do this somtimes because it is hard to sleep afterwards.

it's not a good idea because the combination can make your heart race and your blood pressure sky rocket.

if you mix them it's not going to make you more focused or feel better or anythiing. just will make you feel sick more than likely.

If it is your first patch ever, about 24 to 48 hours.

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$100.00 per patch?

All Fentanyl Patches (Duragesic or generics) are Transdermal in nature, meaning they are applied to the upper torso area and the drug is dispersed through a membrane via the skin. The dose is regulated by body heat.

Cutting the patch and ingesting the gel by any method is quick way to get yourself killed. Most people are not tolerant to the extremely massive dose of Fentanyl one would get if the patch were compromised - the dose is meant to be delivered steadily over a 48-72 hour period. Even extremely high tolerance patients like myself can be affected if body heat rises fast and the dosage regulation is increased. It's like being trapped in a loop you can't get out of - you know something is wrong, but are powerless to do anything about it unless someone recognizes you need help. Unchecked, in people with less tolerance Respiratory Arrest and heart failure will occur within minutes - if you're lucky. There are things worse than death.

Not even close; Fentanyl is 100 times stronger than morphine. Marijuana in any form is like aspirin compared to Fentanyl.

Fentanyl isn't really something you have to try to avoid. First off, avoid having a serious chronic pain issue like cancer, then avoid having a doctor write a prescription for duragesic. If somehow obtain a prescription, your next step would be to avoid filling it at your pharmacy. If you somehow have managed to fail at this point, your last option would be to NOT place the patch on your skin.

If patient is truly allergic to either Demerol or Fentanyl (i.e. anaphylaxis or anaphylactic shock), then give morphine. Both drugs mentioned above are synthetics, which are completely different family from morphine, which is an alkaloid. Hope this helps.

Most probably. However, there are subtle differences that may allow you to take codeine. There are other opioids that you may be able to take. Hydrocodone (Vicodin) and oxycodone (Percocet) may work for you. You might also consider tramadol which is totally synthetic. Good Luck.

This has always been a problem for Duragesic users like myself, particularly during the Summer months. However, there are several ways you can help keep your patch(es) in place:

1. If you're using Duragesic and not the generic patches (most people like me who've used Duragesic for years can't use them), Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the patch, has a program for users of their patch to deal with the problem. Qualified individuals are sent a package of Bioclusive cover bandages to place over the existing patch. Bioclusives are transparent bandages that work like any other, but are just transparent and have different properties. The Bioclusive is large enough to fit over a single 100mcg patch and hold it in place. The information is in the Duragesic box, or you can call them directly at the number on the back of the box. The Bioclusive program is one of the menu items. Note that it is ONLY for Duragesic users; if you're using the generic patch, you're not qualified for the program.

2. Skin Prep - Skin Prep is a medical adhesive skin preparation, normally used by Colostomy patients who have much greater adhesive/adhesion requirements. Skin Prep preps the skin by adding a thin layer of a chemical that increases the adhesion of whatever it's stuck to. The key to using this though is that you must be absolutely precise in its application where the adhesive edges of the patch are to go. If careless, you can block the skin area where the patch membrane is when you apply your patch, thus preventing a full skin area for drug release.

There are 2 versions of the drug; one stings, the other is a 'non-sting" version. But the stuff works.

3. Medical/Surgical tape - You can use medical tape on the edges also. If the patch has come off, don't toss it if it's still intact and not stuck to itself. Clean the area where it was thoroughly, then put the patch back on using tape on the edges to hold it in place. Once removed from the skin, the patch adhesive is no longer strong enough to hold it in place on its own, so it needs tape or something like a Bioclusive patch to hold it. It takes a bit of time, but if you've got enough Fentanyl left in the patch, it'll start transferring within an hour or more depending on your body heat.

Having said that, at times requiring 2 100mcg patches myself every 48 hours (I'm in a small percentage of the population that only gets 48 hours out of the patch) I eventually figured out that the best way to keep them from coming off while sweating was to ensure they were put on properly in the first place. The only way to do this is to remove all skin oils from the area where the patch is going to be.

Ah, you say - but the directions say not to use alcohol for skin preparation, right? Actually, yes and no - the directions say not to use alcohol and THEN apply the patch. The reason for this is that Isopropyl Alcohol leaves a residue that can block drug release. So how do you get around this problem?

The answer is to use Isopropyl to clean the skin area, the to rinse/flush the area with water afterward to remove any residue left by the alcohol. Be sure not to use any soaps either, as they leave residue also.

Having used 1 or 2 100mcg Fentanyl patches for over 10 years now, I've always used them on my biceps, since for me they're the best place which affords the least skin flexing. Where you place your patch has a major effect on its adhesive capability as well. Any patch must be placed above the waist; many cancer patients I've known who've used them prior to passing on had them placed on the back. Anywhere you place the patch is supposed to be free of any body hair, as even small hairs can interfere with the patch. I've use mine for so long in the same place on both arms that hair doesn't grow there anymore, but when first starting I had to shave the areas where I put the patches. If you're wondering, I switch arms every time I switch change patches. You must give the area where you place your patch enough time to breathe and replenish itself.

I also offer this advice to any Fentanyl Patch user; as Schedule 2 opiate patients, all of us know the extreme restrictions placed on us by Federal Law, including the "minor problem" of only being given 30 days worth of medicine, only to lose one or more to sweating. I learned many years ago to maintain at least a 30 day emergency supply of all of my opiate medications, both primary and breakthrough (120/150 Percocet 10/325's per month). It is not easy to save up that much - if you have a good relationship with your Pain Specialist, you can always ask for extra, but be absolutely honest in why you're asking for it. Having had more bad doctors than good, it took a long time for me to find a good Pain Specialist, so be sure you've got a good one before saying anything if you should choose to try and bank extras for emergencies.

In my case, I used my breakthrough meds to substitute for my patches on those days when my pain wasn't as bad. It typically takes me a year to save that much - I've always kept my doctor informed, and he in turn has always given me a little extra in my prescription when my emergency supply ran low due to problems with my HMO or some other stupid reason. But I had the same doctor for 9 years, and I was one of his best patients. Never break the trust between you and your Pain Doctor - ever.

Those who have specific or further questions concerning patch adhesion may email me at the address at the top of my Supervisor Bio page.

133 a box of ten "generic". 5 in a box

don't have to dry it to smoke, just squeeze globs out on foil and smoke that shi. you can let the globs dry up on the foil before smoking if you want, makes for a bigger hit but it all burns up faster. IDk about injection, stuffs strong enough to eat smoke or whatever. no need to IV

yes, it is an opiate. I wouldn't be comfortable that my system is clean unless it's been appx 10 days. But, there are many variables. If you have a fast metabolism then it can be as little as 3 days. I suggest drinking a lot of water. Good luck.