My PM just changed me from oxycontin to Fentanyl patch on Thursday, so this is my first patch and I can’t find much info about if what I’m going through is normal or not. I’m one off those people who researches every medication…
I have no energy. Just a small shopping trip made me nap for 3 hours and I had a hard time waking up to answer questions for my daughter. Now, I am very sensitive to anything that causes drowsiness, even Tylenol makes me drowsy.
Also, I took a warm (not hot, as directed) shower and got the psych wet as little as possible but it still made me feel a little dizzy and my knees weak.
I really hope that this is ok because fir the first time in months, I can eat! I am not crying and my pain is almost non existent! I get a few minor shocks that only register as a 7 and last about 10 seconds compared to all day every day.
Maybe this is just me adjusting?
I also feel a little spacey sometimes but not all the time…
Thank you in advance for your help
Hi Michelle maybe contact the pain clinician or pharmacy that issued your meds - they may be able to give an indication of the types of side effects and degree of impact you may experience. Really glad its helping you with your pain. Hope this helps :)
Hi, You say you just started the patch? My Dr. just told me that I should ask the pain clinic Dr. to put me on the patch. Are you mostly in control of what you think and do/ How do you feel and do you think you could drive?