Has the Fentanyl Duragesic Patch caused you concerning side effects?
I currently take the 50 mcg Fentanyl Duragesic Patch. Honestly, I cannot stand this medication, but it does bring relief to my spine, which includes (please excuse spelling) spondiolythesis, severe degenerative disk disease, facet stenosis, mild scoliosis, bulging disks down the entire spine, and arthritis. I have had nerve burning procedures , but they only relieved 30% of the pain. Beyond the back pain, I naturally suffer from performance anxiety disorder(fear of public speaking), which is my only diagnosed mental condition before taking the drug. Since taking fentanyl, I have noticed an increase in generalized anxiety. I am not sure if it is because I cannot sleep as the medication peaks. But after the “peak” level, I find I am exhausted, agitated, and lately experience breakthrough pain. I am too frightened to go up in dose for fear of what it involves to adjust to the medication because all the side effects are doubled when moving up a dose at least for me. For instance, I will ex
