Re: Cutting the Fentanyl patch/R L/sqbear2

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>Dear sqbear2, I had a smaller but similar experience with the Lidoderm

>Patch (5% Lidocaine). What I did was cut the patch into small pieces and

>then applied to different areas. This made a big difference for me,

>especially the naseau. Sounds like a phone call to your doctor is

>warranted. Ron in Dallas

>

Hello

It is quite unfortunate that doctor's seldom explain that the Lidoderm patch

is not a narcotic, and the Fentanyl (Duragesic) patch is a very powerful

narcotic.

The Lidoderm (Lidocaine, Zilocaine etc.) is only a numbing agent, that is

essentially the same thing the dentist injects into your mouth, and

therefore it can be cut without any danger. It numbs the area where you put

it.

If you cut the Fentanyl patch you risk releasing too much of the narcotic

and I doubt if it will stick to the skin like it needs to. The Fentanyl

patch is a time released very powerful narcotic that is time released and

absorbed through the skin to slowly give a constant dose for 48-72 hours.

There are so many " patches " out these days from hypertension control to

birth control, so no wonder it gets to be a bit confusing.

Kaylene