Re: I discovered the 50 micro unit patches are leak
06/16/04 02:43 PM
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I have no problem with keeping the patch on, even with showers and sweating. I do live in the hot south. I find that the patch works better(?) for me than oxy. I can walk better with it, but I actually do feel the pain a bit more. I am not sure how to equate oxy to duragesic (does anybody here know?)but I was taking 80mg oxy 3 times a day, now 100mcg duragesic every 2 days. I will say, i got the impression from my doctor that the patch lasting 3 days is the exception, not the rule. I am just happy that I can walk. I hope they can fix my back soon so I can stop taking this stuff.
PS. I always wear it on my chest (no chest hair) and just alternate which side I wear it on.