Butrans Questions (Page 2)

Butrans - Can you shower and swim wearing this patch or do I have to cover it with something?

I read all the info in the packet but it didn't say anything about getting the patch wet

How long before I start to feel pain free with Butrans?

I have had my first patch on for about 56 hours now and have not noticed a change in my pain. How long does it usually take to start working and also does water effect it at all. My doctor just put me on the 5mcg/hour patch.

Will butrans work on the hip?

I just put a new butrans patch on the lower right side of my back right above the buttock, like on the back of the hip. This is the only place that feels the best for me, anywhere else my skin is just too sensitive or it'll show when I wear a bathing suit or sleeveless shirts. Will it work... read more

Butrans - has anyone gained weight, and how do you stop the weight gain?

have had the patch for 1 week and have gained 5 pounds i have arthridis and knee problems. the med works ok but i cant do the weight gain im already 50 pounds over weight. and the pain is still here. i am on the 10 mcg patch. please help. also the itching has been declining but was itching so bad... read more

Which is stronger hydrocodone or butrans(buprenorphine transdermal)patch?

Hydrocodone 10/325 or butrans patch, sorry idk if can ask these kind of questions new to the site.

Can I put a butrans 10 mcg patch on my hip? I'm almost positive that's where my dr. advised me to?

I thought that's what he said, but then I look at the directions and it says a lot of other places and that you can't put it in the same place until 21 days have passed. Either way, I put it on 4 days ago, and it's already hurting again. And I put it on one of the recommended sites.... read more

My butrans patch gets saturated and falls off after showering..will the patch still work if I remove

... it before showering and then put it back on?

If I get my Butran patch wet, will it stop working?

Buprenorphine - what dose Belbuca do I need?

Doctor is switching me from Butrans patch to Belbuca buccal film because of my allergy to the adhesive. I was on a 20 mcg patch, what dose of belbuca should be equivalent?

Butrans - My first time taking Belbuca and I am wanting to cut it in half to take 75 mg to see...

... how well it works and how strong it is but it says to not cut it. I am wondering if it is safe?

I started the Butrans Patch 3 weeks ago and keep getting migraines. Is this a sign I should stop?? A

How long does it take for Butran Patches to start working? Thank you?

Was just put on these for severe chronic back pain..in alot of pain and just wondering how long for them to kick in...

How long does it take for butrans patch to start working?

I take norco 10/325, Xanax 1mg and zanaflex 4mg as well and I'm scared that it'll be too much once the patch starts to work.

Butrans - How long does it take for the patch to start to take affect once I put it on?

My doctor just prescribed me the butrans 5mcg strength patches that last 7 days how long will it take before I feel the affects of it once I put the first one on

Butrans - Other than the placement on your upper arms. ..where else can you apply the patch?

I sweat alot and they tend to not stay on for the full week...