Patch Questions (Page 2)

How long is the Lidoderm patch good for after it's expiration date it's in a sealed pouch never op?

Lidoderm - Can the patch be used more than 12 hours at a time. What about continuous?

Elderly lady has people coming in to apply patch but but not always around 12 hrs later. Plus... patient wants to use it continuously.

I had 3 ciggerrettes today, can I put on a nicotine patch after smoking?

What happens if you eat a piece of lidocaine patch?

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

Nicotine - Can I take off the patch just to smoke one stick and then put it back?

I just started taking a Nicotine patch and i've managed to go through the day with out a cig however it's seriously hard. I'm wondering if i can take off the patch and just smoke one stick and then put the patch back on when i am done. I'm going to make sure this is not habitual... read more

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.

How long is a Lidoderm patch active after expiration date, if the envelope has never been opened?

The ones I have expired 10/2015. A co-worker gave them to me because I had always had an aching back after work. I never found them helpful in easing my pain. So I just kept them. Now they are very old. Should I just throw them away?

Lidoderm - what happens when you wear a patch more than 12 hours?

Will a Lidoderm patch show up on a urine test 8 days after use?

My family member is in the military and just went through a command wide drug sweep. He used ONE Lidoderm patch (Lidocaine 5%) 8 days prior to this urine test that is being sent off for testing. Does he have anything to worry about?

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

Ortho Evra - Im on my third patch and my patch fell off two day early am I still protected?

My patch change day is Sunday but my patch fell off friday. This is the last patch before my patch free week so am I still protected for those two days

What schedule drug is a Lidocaine Patch 5%?

Bleeding while on ortho evra BEFORE patch free week?

Hello i have been on the patch for nearly two years now and have never had any irregular bleeding or spotting in between periods. During some time in a hot tub my patch had came off and i applied it back on right away. It sticked perfectly and strongly but had wrinkles. This was week 1 of the patch... read more