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Proper way to detox fentyl patches?
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Fentanyl: Depends on length if treatment. Is acceptable to bring dose down to 12-25mcg patches ande wean from there.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Is down - titration: Go down to the smallest dose which is 12 mcg/hr by decreasing your current dose 50% per week and after 1 week on 12 mcg/patch you can either stop or take one to two tabs of hydrocodone per day if you experience symptoms of withdrawal.
Answered 6/10/2013
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