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Why is it important to change the location of the patch?

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Brandelyn
Brandelyn

I've asked my pain mgmt Dr why it is important to change the location of my fentanyl patch every application but he couldn't come up with an answer. I have changed the location every new patch but I'm still curious as to why they say it's important to do so. Can anyone please explain why they say this? I've tried looking it up but have come up with nothing. I'm currently on 50mcg Q72h along with oxymorphones 10mg Q8h. I've been slowly trying to wean myself off every month as I have children and am also a full time student and hate the fact I've been on narcotics for 5+ years after breaking my back in the Navy, but no-one has been able to give me a solid-legit reason as to why patch placement is imperative. Any answer or thought that makes sense would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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  • donna03256
    donna03256 Brandelyn

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    Brandelyn,

    I would like to know the answer to this also.

    Thank you, Donna

  • tomjojo
    tomjojo Brandelyn

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    I was on fentanyl 100 every 3days but lower back pain is bad as ever so pain doc said 125 but change two days am now on 150 but what does two days do as 3days must still have dose in patches
  • Lildarlin
    Lildarlin Brandelyn

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    I am new here so I wish to say hello to all. I've been wondering about alot of these questions about the patches sinch i am in PM. I too find myself like clockwork that when the 72 hours ends I start gettinga cold sweat. I also have to change the spot everytime due to irritation I do receive. Does anyone else have a cold sweat after 72 hours or is it just me?

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