Posted by jerrympls on March 13, 2004, at 1:05:32
My pdoc wants me to try the transdermal Duragesic (fentenayl) patch to see if it helps my treatment-resistant depression. It was either that or Oxycontin - but they (I really have two psych docs) thought the patch would be better because it lasts for 72 hours and is smooth - no ups and downs. Fentenyl is a schedule II med - more potent that morphine from what I've read! I'm somewhat amazed they choose it. However, I haven't noticed anything - but the literature says it can take up to 24 hours for the first patch to kick in.
My docs have come to the conclusion that my endogenous opioid system is out of whack so they want to "hit as many receptors as possible." I told them the Oxycontin helped my mood when I've taken it in the past - but they're stuck on trying out this patch.
Has anyone had any experience with it -for chronic pain or anything? Does it really take a while to kick in? I've noticed some reduction in my anxiety but that's it. I put it on at 9am this morning and it's now 1am Central time.
Any experience would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Jerry
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