Phentonal?? Mispelled probably

[WonderDerek]

I finally got to go to my pain doctor today and he gave me some Phentonal(sp?) patches and I was wondering how well it works? I haven't gotten the patches yet and might not tomorrow unless my insurance stops being retarded. The doc. said he's going to start me on a lower kind of dose but it it doesn't work enough he said I'll be able to put two patches on instead of one. Anyone have any experience with these patches? Thanks

[bob clark]

fentanyl, with an analgesic potency of about 80 times that of morphine

fentanyl

Newer Info

It's a very potent synthetic opioid. Par----Tay!

Be careful.

Sold under the brand name of the DURAGESIC Patch® (fentanyl transdermal system) CII patch is a strong medication for moderate-to-severe chronic pain, available only by prescription, that can provide long-lasting relief from persistent pain.

[David Berg]

I finally got to go to my pain doctor today and he gave me some Phentonal(sp?) patches and I was wondering how well it works?

It depends. Even Fentanyl, like any other opiate, can fail in treating neuropathic pain, but some do report at least limited effectiveness. The problem is that you're not dealing with "conventional" pain, but pain from the nerves themselves and opiate receptors are famously inadequate in blocking this type of pain, regardless of the drug in use. But, it should do very well with any pain you have that's not neuropathic, and perhaps even some that is. Like Bob said, use it with care, Fentanyl is about as serious as it gets.

[Tarkus]

It depends. Even Fentanyl, like any other opiate, can fail in treating neuropathic pain, but some do report at least limited effectiveness. The problem is that you're not dealing with "conventional" pain, but pain from the nerves themselves and opiate receptors are famously inadequate in blocking this type of pain, regardless of the drug in use. But, it should do very well with any pain you have that's not neuropathic, and perhaps even some that is. Like Bob said, use it with care, Fentanyl is about as serious as it gets.

Agreed. Period.

Fentanyl is really a last resort. As stated Neuropathic pain is a bitch to deal with.

I'm lucky as a little Valium helps a lot.

One other note about Fentanyl is that it will constipate you, even worse than other opiates. Be careful

Regards,
Alan

[WonderDerek]

Thanks guys. I think I need something pretty heavy because my pain can get HORRIBLE. I'm not going to be using it for neuropathic pain but for the other pain. Gabapentin works fine for my neuro pain when I have it. As for the severity of the Fentanyl, my doctor said he's starting me off on the lower dosage and it that doesn't work then to call him. He's an awesome doctor so I trust him. Also, he did tell me never to put the patch on before bed, he told me to put it on in the morning. Why not before bed? And as for it constipating me, that's fine because my bowel program works better when I am constipated. And I'm more confident that I won't have an accident . Thanks again

[Tarkus]

Thanks guys. I think I need something pretty heavy because my pain can get HORRIBLE. I'm not going to be using it for neuropathic pain but for the other pain. Gabapentin works fine for my neuro pain when I have it. As for the severity of the Fentanyl, my doctor said he's starting me off on the lower dosage and it that doesn't work then to call him. He's an awesome doctor so I trust him. Also, he did tell me never to put the patch on before bed, he told me to put it on in the morning. Why not before bed? And as for it constipating me, that's fine because my bowel program works better when I am constipated. And I'm more confident that I won't have an accident . Thanks again

If you trust your doctor then go for it. I judge every thing around constipation, my bowel nemesis.........

I wish you the best with this.

Alan

[WonderDerek]

I have the patch on right now, it's the 2.5mg one and it's working okay. I think I'll have to get bumped up to the next dose though. My back still hurts, just not as bad. The patches are small lol

[metronycguy]

what have your doctor tried previous to the patch wonderderek?

[WonderDerek]

Percocet, Vicodin, Ultram, and I have tried other pills that I got from friends. So basically everything. The 2.5mg of the Fentanyl is alittle to weak so i'm going to double it. Doc said it was okay

[WonderDerek]

Percocet, Vicodin, Ultram, and I have tried other pills that I got from friends. So basically everything. The 2.5mg of the Fentanyl is alittle to weak so i'm going to double it. Doc said it was okay to