Breakthrough Pain
"I have sinus cancer (twice) and I am left with recurring &quot;ice cream headaches&quot;. The relief from Actiq has been virtually miraculous. It takes effect within minutes and it doesn&#039;t make me feel as medicated as I did with Vicoden.



One of the best things about Actiq is that I can regulate the amount of medication to match my break through pain level. I don&#039;t have to take a pill, wait 45 minutes then realize that it isn&#039;t working. Take yet another pill and (another) 45 minutes later realize that I am over-medicated relative to my pain.



When my doctor asked me how I was getting on with the Actiq, my answer was &quot;Actiq gave me my life back.&quot;"