Fentanyl Vs Hydrocodon

How much hydrocodone is equivalent to a 75mcg fentanyl patch every 48hrs? I'm trying to replace my patch with oral hydrocodone. ## With regards to medication equivalency, I feel that there is no effective way to compare Hydrocodone and Fentanyl on a milligram to microgram basis. Not only does each individual react/respond differently to the same substances, but we also have to factor in the numerous binders and fillers which affect absorption/bioavailability, the variances across each manufacturer's quality assurance, tolerance, weight, one's unique level of pain (that fluctuates intermittently throughout the day), and most importantly the route of administration (transdermal vs orally)... Working closely with your doctor through trial and error may help you determine an eff...

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Can someone please tell me where I can find a doctor who is not afraid to prescribe fentanyl patches and 10/325 hydrocodone? Due to all the changes that went into affect last year, my doctor has been cutting back on my dosages and my pain has been gradually increasing with each decrease. Just as we found the right combination and I had a nearly two year pain-free life these changes came about and now I am back dealing with pain and my doctor is afraid to treat me as an individual vs the masses. Please help!!! ## I know exactly how you feel as I was doing great on methadone and hydrocodone until Congress decided too many people were over dosing. However, anyone can over dose on any medication so why they singled out methadone is beyond me but my life has been hell ever since. I'm sur...

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What is the difference between Darvocet N APAP 100-650 and Hydrocodone 500 mg? ## There is no Hydrocodone 500mg...it comes in 5mg 7.5mg or 10mg.. You people shouldn't mess with drugs cause obviously you have no clue...and there both weak as s*** by the way. ## Fentanyl is a very serious drug, and it is 10 to 20 x more powerful than morphine. It made my Uncle have a stroke& after he stoped taking it the last stroke he had killed him. Beware of this drug, only take it if it's your last resort. ## Darvocet contained the active ingredients Propoxyphene, and Acetaminophen. It is no longer available in the U.S., due to the fact that it's risks were deemed to outweigh any possible benefits it might provide, since it was such as mild opiate analgesic. Many people were found to b...

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I am prescribed Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen 7.5-325, but was prescribed Morphine 30mg ER & Fentanyl patches... the Hydro doesn't work & I still have some Morphine left & a lot of patches left... I'm wondering, when they do a urine test, will they be able to see the Morphine? I know that the Fentanyl shows up differently. How long prior to my appointment must I stop the Fentanyl in order for it NOT to show up? It's strange, cuz on my Pain management doctor's list, he still has the Fentanyl listed!! Even though I weaned (stupid me) myself off of it six months ago and told him to stop it!!