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Is it actually dangerous to lay in the tanning bed while on butrans patch?
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Yes: It is dangerous to lay in the tanning bed with or without a patch.
Answered 8/5/2020
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It may be : Exposing the Butrans patch to any type of heat may affect the way the medication is absorbed through your skin. The heat may increase the levels of medication in your body, possibly to a dangerous level.
Answered 10/15/2019
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