Taper Almost Done

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Went from 100 mcg fentynal to 25. Had a hard time going to 12 so went back to 25. Im wondering (since there's no way out of that withdrwal from hell), if I take it off for about 4 hours then put it back on for a couple hours would help lower my tolerance. Am I wasting my time and enduring more hell than necessary, or am I making some headway? Any and all suggestions are are welcome big or small. Thanks!

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Is your doctor helping you to taper off?

If so, then you may want to ask them about Actiq, it's a Fentanyl lollipop that might enable you to taper the dosage even more, while still minimizing withdrawals. I know the concept of a medication in lollipop form seems rather strange and I'm not sure who thought of it, but it was done that way to allow control of the release of the narcotic to better manage pain in some people that may not need a high dose all at once. They could suck for awhile, until their pain was eased, then wrap it up and set the rest aside for a later time.

Learn more Actiq details here.

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My apologies, I should have made it clear that I started at 100 then went to 75 etc by Dr's orders, it just seems the lower it gets the harder it is. Thank you for your suggestion as I am completely naive to this medication and had never heard of it prior to filling my prescription. I only wish I had done my homework researching it first. Hind sight is always 20/20 and pain relief always wears an emotional price tag. The price of this is a lot more than I'm willing to pay, that's for sure. Thanks again, I will certainly talk to my Dr about it.

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