Does Anyone Else have issues with Fentanyl Patches Not Sticking?!


Question: Does Anyone Else have issues with Fentanyl Patches Not Sticking!?
Mine Literally come off after just a few short HoursWww@Answer-Health@Com


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YES! I supervise in a long term health care facility and alot of the nurses that I supervise have this problem mainly with our hospice patients who use these patches!. We have found the best way to keep the patch in place is to use a poly skin or an opt site!. These things are usually used to keep an IV in place so if you bump it, it won't move or come out!. Try to go to your local drug store and see if they have this type of adhesive bandage!. It is a clear transparent dressing!. If not then I would get some type of bandage tape that has a good adhesive and put it over the patch to make sure it stays in place!. This type of patch comes off even more frequently in the hot summer months when our skin stays moist from sweat etc!. Hope that helps!. Good Luck!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

No, I have been using them for just over two years!. However it is important that you make sure the area where you are going to stick them is clean and dry!. Therefore I always have a shower, use old fashioned drying out soap on my upper arms, no lotions and dry well!. I then wait for one hour before I apply the Patch and make sure I hold my hand over the patch for 30 seconds to allow the heat to of my hand to allow it to stick!. I prefer the upper arm than the main body area as I find they stick better!. My only problem is trying to get them 'off'!. I use the new version, no gel bath, the fentanyl is impregnated into the patch, not sure if you can get them where you reside!? Best of LuckWww@Answer-Health@Com





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