How to get off the Fentanyl patch?

[A man of faith]

After having a nerve condition called reflex sympathetic dystrophy a lot of the symptoms miraculasly disappeared!  Unfortunately for over 7 years I've been on the Duragesic Fentanyl patch....2 100's every other day.  I've cut down to 100 every 3 days, but the pain is just awful some times.  Would it be best just to quit cold turkey to get it over with or continue slowly reducing it.  I would sure like to be off it to see how I'm really doing.

[melieredd]

Bowhunter, u took the wrds out of my mouth... pain addiction scares me so much that i go a day or two w/o puttn on my patch jus so that i dnt live 24/7 medicated n i deal w/ the pain. I have severe pancreatitis n after several wks in hospital i came hm n went on patches n contd 8mg dilaudid. Since then ive quit the dilaudid inless ihave a severe attack n thn i take one pill. But i do wear a 100mcg patch n take it off periodically. I can make a patch last 5-7 days instead of the prcsrbd 3days. As i sit here im going thru w/ds its bn almost 2days since i worn it. Ive bn on these for 2mths n im just so scared of becoming addicted that i will sit in pain jus to avoid constant pain med use. IM SCARED OF ADDICTION & IM SCARED OF THE W/DS... im already so weak from the pancreatitis n i already vomit frm that n the pain worzens so if i start vomitn frm w/ds idk wat effect it will hav on my body. Im only 27 n the pancreatitis is very bad, i almost died .frm multiple organ failure n nw im scared of this drug. No one understands. One of my drs even told me this would b a prob for the rest of my life n told me id prolly b on pain meds for rest of my life i really dnt want that..bt its the only eay i can function... super conflicted n its lik i want to quit c/t jus to prove to my self im stronger than this... IDK anymore

[overeasy]

I also have come off the fentanyl patch.  If you have any questions just pm me.  I would be glad to help:)

Overeasy

[detoxfentanyl2009]

I wore the patch for 10 years and was up to 125mgh every 72 hours.  Believe me, they did not last that long.  After 36 hours I was in ful withdrawal and sick as a dog.  My doctor just wanted to increase the dosage but I wanted off the patch completely. I had read about all the deaths due to Fentanyl and I just took it on myself to find a place to go.  I live out of Houston and found a hospital there that detoxed ppl from fentanyl.  (There are many detox hospitals that won't touch fentanyl with a 10 foot pole.  They told me it was too dangerous and I could die during the detox and they wanted no part of it.) So on my own, I found Memorial Herman PARC hospital, called them, checked in, and 14 days later, went home patch free.  You will die if you try to detox yourself.  Do it in a trained hospital with the medical help.  You will be free and loving it.  It has been over 2 years since then, found a wonderful pain management doctor, and take non-norcotic drugs along with a few pills to get me through the day.  Don't do it yourself.

[Melissa_1982]

I am going to send you a friend request. It's easier to talk there. Honestly the help of a dr would be best, but if not then there are plenty of knowledgeable ppl on here.

[SharonEvans]

I am on the fentanyl patch 100 every 48 hrs. They actually only last for about 36 hours. the withdrawyls are horrible! I ache all over, have hot flashes, feel like Im crawling out of my skin. Ive been on them for about a year & a half. I want off completely! I also take vicodin & xanax. I want off all of it, but one step at a time. The patch is the main thing I want off of. Any suggestions or help you can give me will be truly appreciated.

Thanks

[Melissa_1982]

ANYONE on FENTANYL that would like to talk I am happy to help I have been on it for years, have tried to come off, have tapered down, have done large jumps & have suffered the withdrawals.  I have been through many experiences, helped many ppl & have my own experiences & research I have done that I am willing to share to help anyone in need. PLEASE JUST LET ME KNOW.