Re: Duragesic Patches - Generic Options?

Zaphod517@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hey All,
This is the first time that I have ever posted to an NG
(Although I have been a frequent browser of alot of the content pain
control wise) My doc just switched me to Duragesic 100mcg/hr every 48
hours from Oxycontin 80mg every 8 hours (Degenerative Disc Problems
with Back.) I had been on the Oxy for 2+ years and was getting to the
point of needing to increase the dose so I asked him about switching
to the patch. At that time, doc gave me some Janssen brand samples
to see what I thought about them. They seemed to work great!!! (with
the slight exception that I was needing to replace them q48 hrs
instead of q72 hrs and no need for any breakthrough meds.) I felt
like a teenager again and was able to keep up with the kids for the
first time in years. When I went to have the script filled the
pharmacy filled them with Mylan brand because my insurance would not
pay for Janssen's Duragesic. I have noticed that the Mylans are not
working nearly as well as the brand. They are about the size of a
large postage stamp and I guess the fentanyl is mixed with the
silicone adhesive and there is no reservoir with the happy gel. I
had a serious problem with one of the Mylans last week. I was
working outside the house in 105 degree weather and apparently the
heat caused most of the fentanyl to be absorbed into my body very
quickly. I got very sick and had to flush the patch. I have since
done some research and have come to find that Alza (the company that
manufactures the Duragesic brand) also makes patches for Sandoz.
Sandoz told me that the only difference between Janssen's and theirs
is the printing on the patch (same production line, same delivery
system, same happy gel, different packaging) This was confirmed by
me with 3 different pharmacists.

Does anyone have any similar experiences with the Mylans releasing
too quickly or slowly? I would also like to hear about your
preferences of manufacturers of these wonderful patches and find out
what you patch users prefer to use for breakthrough pain??? Does
anyone use Actiq for BT?

I apologize for the length of this post and would appreciate any and
all thoughts on this subject.

Thank You,
Arthur, King of the Brittons


Ask your pharmacist if the Sandoz ones can be ordered for you. Or switch to
another pharmacy. I was using Jannssen, but am now using Sandoz, and notice
no difference being that they are from the same nanufacturer, and have the
same type of packaging. Never tried the Mylan ones, but have heard many
complain about them being ineffective. I too went on an every 48 hour dose,
though I can get up to 60 hours on one, before all that is left is fumes.



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