How do members experience Fentanyl patch?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Pain 301 155
Fibromyalgia 202 97
Back pain 40 23
Pain in lower back 16 13
Chronic pain syndrome 10 10

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Constipation 47
Adhesive reaction 15
Sleepiness 15
Nausea 14
Chronic constipation 12
Dry mouth 12

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 49
Moderate 96
Mild 128
None 93

Member evaluations

Skooter

evaluated on Feb 10, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

porcelain1

evaluated on Jan 11, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for pain: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

helpmeifyoucan

evaluated on Nov 30, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for chronic pain: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild