Pain
"No side effects.  In the beginning, they didn&#039;t help much at all and my pain management specialist (neurologist) had to increase my dosage quite a few times until we found a level sustainable.  I am now not as confined to my couch or bed like before.  Original dosage began: 12.5mcg 72 hours but no impact in controlling my pain level.  My current dose is 75mcg/48hrs.  I am opiate tolerant and will probably be increased to 100mcg.  In addition to Fentanyl, I also take Norco 10-325mg 6xday, Carisoprodol 350mg 4xday, Xanax 1mg at least 1xday and will start taking Chantix to stop smoking next week (Nov. 30, 2009).  I haven&#039;t had any bad side effects from Fentanyl. I like the Mylan brand better as it doesn&#039;t irritate my skin."