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Fentenayl pain patch side effects
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Feb 18, 2013 - 3:32 pm
When dad started on his third time with chemo the doctor incresased his patches to 50 mg. He told me there would not be much of a difference as far as side effects. But I have seen a major difference. Dad is sleeping 20 hours out of the day, says he feels really drunk and is having even more memory problems. Could any of you share your experences with the pain patches. Thanks, Kathy |
Joined: Sep 2012
I recently got raised to 50mg and have had none of the effects your dad is showing. I might suggest that the thrid round of Chemo might be the real culprit. That was a really rough time for me and I didn't have any pain patches at that point.
Joe Cortney
Dalllas, TX
Joined: Mar 2010
I thought chemo could be part of the problem. He has never had these side effects before. Thanks for your input.
Kathy
Joined: Nov 2011
I wore a 12mcg and 25mcg at the same time but I also took 6 Narco pain pills a day. I was sleeping my most the four-five weeks after my last radiation.....
I did not feel drunk, but I did feel like I had a double shot of whiskey (from my drinking days a lifetime ago I remember what that felt like), you know, that warm, flush, tingly sensation for about 1/2 an hour ...then it went away along with most of the pain.
Sorry not much more help...just sharing....
Say hello to Dad ...tell him he is in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim
Joined: Jul 2012
I was very much affected by the patches. Could be because I am not very big or that I'm just a lightweight. I was very drunk like, confused, nauseas and slept non stop!
I guess one way to find out if this is what is bothering your dad, drop back down to a dosage that was easier for him and see if the symptoms go away. Just so you know tho, it took me a few days after stopping the patch before I felt better.
Good luck and I hope you quickly get your dad feeling better.
Billie
Joined: Mar 2010
What you just described he how he is. It seemed like everything was going good for him until New Years Eve and then it has really started to go down hill. I plan to ask the doctor how long he will need to stay on the 50 mg.