someone please, if you know this, can you switch from methadone to fentanyl patches????

[shuple]

is this possible to do without a time period between the two drugs?????

[whitfield]

I don't see why not, but ask the dr that prescribed it--I use the patches and they are great--get the Sandoz if you get a generic--the Mylan generic's are cheaper, but most agree they do not work well at all--hope this helps--Roger

[ouch123]

The patch is real expensive compared to methadone.Methadone breaks down differently than most opiates,your doc. may want a break in between.Thats good though you getting off the meth. It messes with your bones big time after long long use.[makes them brittle]

[whitfield]

Yeah, the patche's are expensive and the Sandoz generic is more than the Mylan generic--Of course, price also depends on the size--I use the largest (100Mcg) and I get a qty of 30 patches (3 months worth) for ($970.16)--OUCH**--But I do have Medicare Prescription coverage and they pay about $650 of that except after I reach the coverage gap--which I am at now--so I had to pay it all--after I have spent $3850 Out of Pocket total then they will pick up 95%---Alot of money for me--on disability etc.--but they do work well--Best of luck to you--Let us know how everything goes--Roger