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Generic Name: Fentanyl Transdermal Patch

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1 patient evaluation for Duragesic-50 taken for the purpose of 'Sciatic nerve pain'

Purposes: Pain in lower back and Sciatic nerve pain (Started Mar 12, 2010)
Date Dosage Pain in lower back Perceived effectiveness Sciatic nerve pain Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 25, 2010 100 mcg All the time (24/7) Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Side effects:
Lack of motivation
Date
Nov 25, 2010
Advice & Tips
Don't forget to change patch. The effects start to reduce after 2 days so I used 2 x 50 patches and changed one every 36 hours. Very effective but the sticky residue can irritate the skin. Takes a while to get used to but well worth it.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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