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How To Use A Fentanyl Transdermal Patch?

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Question : i have a scription for fentemal patches it says to put 1 patch on every three days. so if i put a patch on sunday the first in the morning when should the next patch be put on?
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Brief Answer:
Three days

Detailed Answer:
would be on Wednesday at the same time.
it varies a bit if people are really ok with three.many feel it is wearing off a bit before that.
also. the drug does not get fully into the body by 24 hrs after FIRST use. it takes most of the first patch til it gets to its peak.
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How To Use A Fentanyl Transdermal Patch?

Brief Answer: Three days Detailed Answer: would be on Wednesday at the same time. it varies a bit if people are really ok with three.many feel it is wearing off a bit before that. also. the drug does not get fully into the body by 24 hrs after FIRST use. it takes most of the first patch til it gets to its peak.