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A member asked:
How long does it take for the 50 mcg fentanyl patch to work? i put it on 5 hours ago?
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Max 12hours: Within 12 hours you should know if it is helping. Give it several days though to see if it helps at all, then you can follow up with the dr. and let them know if you may need to have your medication adjusted.
Answered 10/19/2017
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12 Hours: In my experience, the fentanyl patch can take 12 or more hours for the full effect to be felt.
Answered 10/19/2017
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