Wanting off Fentanyl Patch desperately!!

[sick_n_overit]

I am prescribed quite a few pain meds and benzo's for Chronic pain and anxiety but need advice on getting off Fentanyl Patch ASAP.

I am prescribed Fentanyl Patch 100mcg every 36 hrs,  Diladid 8mg 2-3 daily, Percocet 7.5 4 daily, Norco 7.5 4 daily, klonopin 1mg 4x daily, Valium 10mg 2-3 daily, Flexeril 10mg 3x daily, Phenergan 25mg 2x daily.

I now am down to taking 50mcg Fentanyl every 72 hrs, 1/2 so 4 mg of Diladid if needed 0-2 a day, 1/2 of Percocet so about 3.5 mg 1-2 daily, Norco 1/2 so 3mg 0-2x a day, Klonopin 1/2 or less so .5ish 2x a day, Valium 1/2 so 5.mg 1-2 x day, Flexeril 1&1/2 daily, Phenergan if needed 25mg 1-3x a week.

So obviously a lot of progress has been made in the past few months. I know how to taper off pills but the
Fentanyl patch is a *****!!

My ultimate goal is to be off of everything and re-evaluate my pain.
Any advice or help/support would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank You!

[hope6hope]

I really feel for you!! I was on 50mcg also and just got off of it on the end of February. It is such a hard med to come off of. I agree with the above post. It should only be used as a end of life medication!! If you need anything let me know. Hang in there!!

[hope6hope]

I really feel for you!! I was on 50mcg also and just got off of it on the end of February. It is such a hard med to come off of. I agree with the above post. It should only be used as a end of life medication!! If you need anything let me know. Hang in there!!

[marycarmel]

Fentanyl can be very hard to come off.  I truly believe this is an end of life medication.  You've made tremendous progress.  Personally, I think it's easier to taper down the Fentanyl and then taper the pills.  You can more easily adjust the dosage of pills than the patch.  Are you using a gel-filled patch or the flat one?

[atthebeach]

Continue to taper the patch go down to 25 mcg. You have done well so far. Going slow and steady is the best way.
Keep on keepin on.
How are you feeling once you tapered down?

[sick_n_overit]

Oh that is so good to hear. You give me hope. I would love any suggestions.
Thank You!

[hope6hope]

I just got off the fentanyl patch the end of feb message me and we can talk.

[laurel453]

bumping up your post... i don't have experience with the fentanyl but someone who has will chime in, i am sure... good luck !!