Fentanyl 26mcg Paych

My sister is on the 25mcg Fentanyl patch. She is having problems with the adhesive. Her arm is turging red, puffing up and burning and itching. After the patch is removed getting the adhesite residue off has been a problem. She was using rubbing alcohol but is now using vegetable oil. If anything since starting to use the vegetable oil the redness, and swelling seems worse. She has switched pharmacies hoping a different brand of patch might help. She is wondering if Fentanyl can be taken in a way other than by a patch. Such as pill form etc.

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Wow! I am so sorry to hear about what she's dealing with. It sounds like she might be allergic to something in the adhesive. I experience those symptoms any time I use a latex bandage, I have to avoid them.

And yes, it is available in other forms, there are pills and lozenges she can ask her doctor about trying, as well as a spray.

The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation.

Is she on any other medications?

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She is on other medication. She's asthmatic and uses Advair, Singulair and albuterol. Also takes Lipitor and Thyroxine. She is on a different brand of patch now. She put it on last night. If it doesn't work I'll take her back to her physician.

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