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michelle7280
michelle7280

Hi ive been.on fentanyl patch i was on 50 ive got myself to 12 . How long if i take my patch off does it take to come out my system .

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  • melissa7471
    melissa7471 michelle7280

    Posted

    It depends on how long you’ve been on it and is in a lot of ways highly individualized.  I was on 100 for more than a decade so my withdrawal was a major thing.  This coming November 27 is my 2 year quit date and I still suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome.  So, it just depends.  Sorry I’m not more help but just keep going and get off this stuff!

    Melissa 

  • angela52924
    angela52924 michelle7280

    Posted

    Normally about 12 hours, but it depends how long you've been on the patches for.

    Can I ask how did you reduce?

  • jean28173
    jean28173 michelle7280

    Posted

    Iv gone from 37.5 down to 25 then 12 and 6 by cutting patch, two weeks on from being patch free im still getting withdrawal symptoms, it's tough going but i will get there, i also had no help doing it as none available, good luck to whoever is going through this hell, your get there and well done to those who have done it  

    • michelle7280
      michelle7280 jean28173

      Posted

      Thankyou for your reply . Im 3 days with out patch feel ok at the min .ive got some oramorf liquid jf i need it . Xxx
    • jean28173
      jean28173 michelle7280

      Posted

      Well done, keep going, im now 3wks, still getting restless legs and agitation, keep going smile 
  • angela52924
    angela52924 michelle7280

    Posted

    I've been on 50 for 8 years. Tried to go down to 37.5 but was so ill, had to go back onto 50. Not just withdrawal symptoms but the pain i take them for was horrendous, I couldn't walk.

    But I'm going to stop feeling guilty about them which I did feel.

    • michelle7280
      michelle7280 angela52924

      Posted

      Hi

      I was in pain but im not sure i am now thats why id like to not have them hopefully i will be ok . Sorry about your pain i hope it eases soon xx

  • Macdoctor56
    Macdoctor56 michelle7280

    Posted

    I've been off for over 2 years and I still get restless legs. You're in for a ride but you'll get past it. Dont just jump off at 12mg, if it's not the gel patch cut it into two 6mg then when those are done cut the next ones into 3mg, use them up and be done with them.

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