Transfer From Norspan To Durogesic Side Effects

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Help, I have been taking norspan 20mg for approx 15 months. Thus is for sacroiliitis and 3 herniated discs plus one completely squashed disc. Six months ago, I had the squashed disc removed and a spine fusion to correct a spondylothesis. Fusion at l5/s1. This is my 2nd fusion (aged 42) my first one at aged 13. I found lately the norspan isn't holding the pain so my doc changed me to durogesic 12mg. The first 5 days were insane, shivers, restlessness and unable to relax. I am now 2 weeks in and although most of the symptoms have passed, I still get incredibly restless in the evening (in my arms) and I can't relax which makes my pain worse. How long will this feeling last? Am I best giving up and going back to norspan? HelP

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Norspan contains the active ingredient Buprenorphine, which is a very potent narcotic.

Duragesic also contains one, called Fentanyl.

However, what it seems is that the dosage isn't really comparable to what you were taking, because that is what would cause these withdrawal and rebound effects.

Have you consulted with your doctor about this problem?


https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Fentanyl/­

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Thank you for your reply. I stuck with it and things have now settled down. Took 2 weeks for the side effects to go. I spoke with my pain specialist yesterday who advised it wasn't withdrawal, but, ????? Syndrome (can't remember name) this can be usual when changing between two different opiates. (now they tell me). The durogesic is stronger than the norspan and giving me more pain relief. Happy, for now!

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