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Nicoderm CQ - How long do I wait after smoking a cigarette to use the patch?

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Zopiclone, mirtazapine, temazepam, and buprenorphine patch?

I am an 82 yesr old old female on all the above tablets. Is this combination safe?

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Estradiol/norethindrone - Has anyone experienced a very dry mouth with the...

... estradiol and norethindrone patch?

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No withdrawal bleeding — might be pregnant?

Hi, basically I had a miscarriage this March — shortly after I got on Birth Control (the patch). I was on it consistently until the end of August — where I switched to BC Pills (which I started not...

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Ortho Evra - Why can't you use a plaster to secure it?

I've been using the patch since about April 2018, so over a year now. I've noticed that whenever you read about it, it says that if it loses stickiness or comes loose, you mustn't use a plaster to...

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When is it really necessary to change a Xulane patch when the edges begin to...

I have noticed that around day 5-6 out of the 7 day wear period, that the edges of my patch will barely start to come off. It’s usually just a tiny bit and it’s not usually around the whole perimeter...

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I took a break from using a patch for a month after my period I place week 1...

... Friday and on my 2nd week instead of puting it on on Friday, i put it on Sunday on Tuesday i got my period. Should i be worried?

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Is it safe to take a sleeping pill with a Butrans patch?

I have trouble falling asleep. Can I take a sleeping pill while I have a Butrans patch on?

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Orange discharge while on amoxicillin?

I am currently taking amoxicillin to treat strep throat and I am experiencing orange/pink discharge. I am currently on the birth control patch and I’m wondering if I am experiencing break through...

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I was on fentanyl pain patches for 14 years. My PM doctor slowly decreased mg...

... completely off for 16 months. While on fentanyl I had no headaches. Pretty much since decreasing mg I have had daily headaches Could this be a neurological problem?

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I need help finding a decent fentanyl matrix patch since Sandoz and Teva are...

My question is about the availability of different transdermal fentanyl patches. I'm aware the gels are now unavailable, which I've never tried anyway. I've always used the matrix and have had...

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Xulane - I started the patch but put it on my hip and I think that the...

The patch came off in the shower, so I quickly put on a new one. However, I only had three patches and now i am off schedule and a week short. Do I go two weeks without a patch and start over next...

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Is Alvogen fentanyl patch a gel patch? Having major problems getting gel...

I have been on gel patches for over 10 years. Recalls, production problems and some companies have discontinued the gel patch I've been told. Dealing with daily chronic pain and my pharmacy is having...

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I need help finding a decent fentanyl matrix patch since Sandoz and Teva are...

My question is about the availability of different transdermal fentanyl patches. I'm aware the gels are now unavailable, which I've never tried anyway. I've always used the matrix and have had...

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Estradiol Patch - How long will this patch increase my insomnia?

I just started this patch 2 days ago. ALL of my symptoms are gone except sleep issues. My insomnia has increased immensely.

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When using lidocaine patch 5% can you drink alcohol?

When using lidocaine patch 5% can you drink alcohol

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Xulane - How to avoid getting wrinkles in the patch when placing it on your...

I want to put it on my butt but I am afraid of it getting wrinkles and lifting. Someone has said bend while placing the patch, would this help or make it worse?

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Fentanyl - Mylan brand intermittently not working?

I was just wondering if anyone else that uses the Mylan brand patches has had intermittently experienced the patch not working as it should. Over the last three years my boyfriend and I (we both use...

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Is breast tenderness normal on the Xulane Patch?

This is my second week on the patch (Xulane) - I changed my patch on monday and I’m noticing my breasts are tender. I rarely have breast tenderness even during PMS and I was wondering if it was...

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Could a lidocaine patch make pain worse?

I have muscle pain on my side from a fall and when I use a lidocaine patch 4% the pain got worse

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