Fentanyl Weening
UpdatedI have been on the Fentanyl 25mcg patches for about a month and a have. My doctor switched me to the 50mcg patches but after two of them I was moved back down to the 25's because they were too strong. My pain is almost gone so I want to get off of the patches but I don't have enough money (no insurance) to keep buying them or to see the PM Doc again. I have 5 25 mug patches left. Is there any possible way to ween myself down to zero with minimal to no withdrawal symptoms after? I am desperate to be done with all of these pain killers! Please help!
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After such a short period of time, the withdrawal effects should be minimal, though you're likely to still experience some, since this is such a potent narcotic.
And as to a way to taper, there's really no way to do that effectively, because you can't safely cut these patches, or anything.
Have you tried calling the doctor, or your pharmacist to ask for advice?
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