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Is Butrans Patch Effective In The Treatment Of Lower Backache?

Hello, I do benefit from the Butrans 20 mg patch for lower back pain and wondered if my daughter (36 yrs) would be helped by this patch, since she seems to be taking up to 8 tramadol 50 mg a day for chronic pain. My daughter was in an abusive marriage and has dealt with the pain with the tramadol but the amount she takes seems to a habit vs helping with the pain. Thanks
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
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I have gone through your query. Tramadol is a safe narcotic when compared to others. Butran patch is effective for chronic pain. But I would suggest short term NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants followed by physiotherapy and exercises. This will avoid the need of narcotic drugs.
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Is Butrans Patch Effective In The Treatment Of Lower Backache?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query. Tramadol is a safe narcotic when compared to others. Butran patch is effective for chronic pain. But I would suggest short term NSAIDs like Ibuprofen and muscle relaxants followed by physiotherapy and exercises. This will avoid the need of narcotic drugs. Thanks.