Question 1

what is the best body location for nicotine transdermal patch?

Accepted Answer

Any location ok: There is a gel in the patch that dilates your blood vessels to help you absorb nicotine through your skin. Your body will absorb nicotine through the skin from any location on your body.  Most people choose to use their upper arms because it its convenient.. Remember to use a different site each day for each new patch to limit the risk of skin irritation.

Question 2

if i have a reaction to butec 10mcg transdermal patch (buprenorphine) would i have a reaction to the tablet form? does this patch contain morphine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are allergic to a patch of any medication you will be allergic to that medicine in any form , most likely
No morphine

Question 3

hello. i need a prescription for the scopolamine transdermal patch. i would like 6 patches. is this something you can prescribe?

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Question 4

how long does fentanyl transdermal patch 75mcg/hr stay in system woman, 39, 168 lbs, on chronic opiod therapy?

Accepted Answer

51 hours: Once the patch is removed the medication has a half life of 17 hours. That means it is mostly gone by three half lives, or 51 hours. However, the chronic opioids that you are taking will still be in your system.

Question 5

is the sancuso transdermal patch for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting really any better than pill medications or is it about equal in effect?

Accepted Answer

"non-inferior": Sancuso = granisetron in a transdermal patch.  A study compared the granisetron patch with granisetron pills.  Statistically speaking, there was "non-inferiority;" in other words, one was as effective as the other.  The advantage is in the convenience of the patch compared with taking a pill several times a day.
(study was by Boccia RV et al, published in Support Care Cancer. 2011;19(10):1609.)

Question 6

can transdermal scopolamine patches be removed and reapplied? my insurance won't cover them, and i usually only need them for a single day.

Accepted Answer

Well,...: Anecdotally people have used them over and say they worked, but it is NOT recommended to re-use medication patches once taken off.

Question 7

are transdermal scolopamine patches available in south africa?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't know: This is a public information site based primarily in the US. What medications or professional services are available in different parts of the world and not things we would know. You should direct such questions to a local healthcare provider.

Question 8

can a transdermal sea sickness patch cause birth control to fail?

Accepted Answer

See below: There would not be any effect on birth control pills.

Question 9

my mom raised her transdermal estrogen patch from .025 to .05 dies she need to raise her progesterone?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the dose of Progesterone and how many days/month she is taking it. She should discuss this question with the MD who is prescribing the estrogen.

Question 10

i am using testosterone androderm transdermal patches and my body parts go numb while i sleep. related?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so: While anything is possible, testosterone in general & Androderm specifically have not been linked to any body parts going numb. It would've been helpful to know which parts go numb and if consistently same or varying. You can try your own experiment under your doc's supervision by coming off Androderm to see if numbness goes away or not. Good luck!

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Hello. i need a prescription for the scopolamine transdermal patch. i would like 6 patches. is this something you can prescribe?

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How long does fentanyl transdermal patch 75mcg/hr stay in system woman, 39, 168 lbs, on chronic opiod therapy?

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Is the sancuso transdermal patch for chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting really any better than pill medications or is it about equal in effect?

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Can transdermal scopolamine patches be removed and reapplied? my insurance won't cover them, and i usually only need them for a single day.

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Are transdermal scolopamine patches available in south africa?

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Can a transdermal sea sickness patch cause birth control to fail?

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My mom raised her transdermal estrogen patch from .025 to .05 dies she need to raise her progesterone?

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I am using testosterone androderm transdermal patches and my body parts go numb while i sleep. related?

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