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    May 3, 2009, 10:11 AM
    Fentanyl - trying to get off
    I have been on the fentanyl patch for about 3 - 4 months. I started using it for temporary back pain but have unfortunately acquired a dependency for it. I have been using small doses on NORCO to calm my withdrawals but I am wondering if there is an alternative. Also my withdrawals have not excalated to vomiting. I do have the cold sweats, shakes, muscle tension and difficulty sleeping. Based on the time I have been using the patch how long will the withdrawl symptons last and any idea how bad they will be?
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    May 3, 2009, 03:57 PM

    I don't have any idea how long the withdrawal symptoms will last but I recently learned of a medication that you can take that helps with opiate withdrawal and cravings. The name of the drug is Suboxone and can be prescribed by a private doctor. You can read more about it here: Suboxone.com - Office-Based Treatment for Opioid Dependence

    If you think this is something that might help or something you'd like to try, tell your doctor.
    Good luck, and keep trying!
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