Brandy W. asked
I tried a .25 Fentanyl patch for chronic pain relief and it did nothing. The doctor increased it to .50, but I experienced extreme nausea, dizziness, and weakness, which lasted all day. Is there an in-between dosage that would work, and would these symptoms lessen over time? Are there any other pain patches that might work for my complex regional pain syndrome?
January 10th, 2023
Rebecca T. answered
When transitioning to a Fentanyl patch, it can take a couple of days for the medication to fully bui...
January 10th, 2023
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