So my pain management doctor talked to me today about maybe starting butrans next week. But from reading other forums and looking into it it doesn't look like I should invest much hope in it. For one it's relatively new and two the people who stated using it for any type of neuropathic pain said it was useless and all they gained was the inability to go to the bathroom regularly and severe bloating. So I guess my question here is has anyone here tried this and did it help at all? And if it did is it worth it? I'd like to find out as much as possible before I go back but as of now am leaning towards declining it although that is all they want to do. I'm losing hope here, fast.
I know nothing of this - but I found a link on google that is for patient information--but it seems from manufacturer
you can also google butrans reviews and see what patients are saying about it
I also ask my pharmacist about every med I consider--looks like its in the opioid family -- some risk of dependence, but pain mangement is a very imporant thing for us --- you could always try it for a week or two
Keep posting!
There are a few comments on Butrans from our members, when you search the database in the search window at top right. Seems a reasonable place to start.
Regards, Red
Do you take a lot of opiates? This med is prescribed to help with opiate addiction, though it does work as an opiate as well. Since it's an as needed med, it's worth a shot. You only have to take it once to get the effect, so why not try? All opiates cause constipation, so that's nothing new. I'd try it. Can't hurt to try...
I didn't know it came in patches -- I've heard the patches are hard to wear. Maybe your pain doc will offer something else? Based on your history on your profile, I assume you've tried all the standard meds. I know that's frustrating.
If you change your mind and decide to try it, keep us posted. Wishing you a low pain day.
Hello all, this is my first post, sorry if I am too wordy. I have been using the butrans transdermal patch for over 4 years, with a lot of pain relief from it. My only problem is that the patch is applied once a week, my breakthrough pain gets bad usually on Day 5. However, next month I am returning to my pain clinic to get a new delivery system of the drug which allows for a higher dosage (32 mcg is the limit for patches, I take 20 mcg now). It is a small tissue that you put inside your mouth against your cheek where it dissolves. And this is done each day. I am having to wait to see if my prescription formulary will pay for it. I will let you know what happens. Thanks, Rubytoo
Hi Matthew-
I use the Butran patch. I started at 10 but am now at 15. I can tell you I have not been in the ER as much as I was before I started this, but am not by any means pain free. I rarely have the impossible days that I'm not sure if I can make it anymore which is great. It does have its side effects but you get used to it. I've only been on it for 2 months though so I'm not sure much after the 2 month mark. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Crysta