A 48-year-old member asked:
How do i get fentanyl patches to stick?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Mitchell Zeitleranswered
Anesthesiology 41 years experience
Use a prep: Try getting a "prep kit" from the drug store that cleans the area and will also provide a sticky film on top of the skin. If you can't find it perhaps the office that prescribed the patch can help you find it.
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Dr. Andrew Germanovichanswered
Pain Management 15 years experience
Change brand: Generics are notorious for poorly sticking patches. Try these generic brands: mylan, johnson and johnson or the brand name duragesic (fentanyl).
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Dr. Boris Aronzonanswered
Anesthesiology 26 years experience
Brand name: Try different manufactures. Some stick better then others. J&j makes reliable patches. Also wipe your skin with alcohol, let it dry, then apply.
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Last updated Apr 18, 2016
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