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Has anyone used the new "Flector" patches?

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Snowbunny21
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Posted 8/4/2012 5:30 PM (GMT -7)
Ohh...sorry David, I misunderstood your sentence saying you were going to look into it. Thanks for the clarification:)
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Meesh
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Posted 8/8/2012 7:26 PM (GMT -7)
I cannot take NSAIDs orally due to j-pouch surgery (I don't know why, just that my surgeon told me to stay away from aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofin and only take Tylenol). Tylenol doesn't always do it for me, it's not really an effective anti-inflamatory. My doctor, after quite a long hassle, got my insurer to okay 30 Flector patches. They work wonders. I do have trouble getting them to stay on during my active day (the fact that it's been so hot may be a factor) but I find that putting one on in the early evening and wearing it overnight lets me wake up pain free. I don't need one daily, but I definitely am going to see if I can get approval for a 90 day prescription (Walgreens only charges two months of copay on a three month 'scrip when filled at once and it's a top-tier drug on my formulary). My job is very physical and I have been going on long standup paddle boarding sessions, leaving my back and shoulders quite sore.
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horsepower
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Posted 12/15/2012 5:05 PM (GMT -7)
My take on the Flector patch. ..I was prescribed the patch for constant back pain, pain in the hands and leg pain all traced to osteo arthritis. WOW, the patch worked great! Almost instant relief! That is, for about two days. I started developing a headache (I never get headaches) and since I'm on 5 blood pressure meds, found elevated BP. Should not have been high enough to cause a headache at 150/90 but there it was and now it's still there, although last night I did not replace the patch before bed and woke up with the headache just about gone. Finally, something that gets rid of this horrible constant pain and now I can't use it. Oh, by the way the darn things DO roll and come loose even when I cut it in half. No one will prescribe ANY narcotic pain relievers any more (it's been years since I was prescibed any) which of course will work wonders, because they are all afraid of the DEA. Thank the government for screwing it up again.
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Snowbunny21
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Posted 12/16/2012 11:22 AM (GMT -7)
Hi Horsepower...

Welcome to the boards. Just FYI but you are posting on a very old thread.

We ask new members to start their own thread as a bit of an introduction so we can get to know you and offer support/empathy.

That button is in the upper left hand corner that reads Post New Topic.

We have many members here on pain medications so it just seems you have had some bad luck with particular Drs. Even though things have gotten tighter with regulations, there are still many PM Drs. who handle chronic pain with medications as well as other modalities.

Since NSAIDs can cause fluid retention and decrease the function of your kidneys, this may cause the BP to rise. That is why it is critical for someone on medications to ask their Dr. AND the Pharmacist when starting a new med what the possible interactions are.

5 BP meds....that is a lot....Maybe you can share with us what the health issues are that you have that you need to be on so many of these medications...

Again..it's a great place to be here and I hope that you start your own thread to share more so that others will see your posts and respond.
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1LucidMoment
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Posted 5/24/2013 12:11 PM (GMT -7)
My wife and I both use LidoDerm and Flector patches. I guess you have to use them and decide which helps or doesn't. Opinions seem to matter. Lidoderm is more for skin irritation (Shingles) and Flector for inflamation. And my wife likes to cut a small patch of Lidoderm to put on the site 10 minutes + before an injection, she's not fond of needles.

Please note that tape is nasty. There is cream for removing the residue.

For holding the patches on arms and legs: Cut the top off an old pair of socks. Apply the patch and slide the sock-top up to cover. We even bought a pair of thigh-highs for her to keep patches up her legs (Fibromialgia).
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Lilysue
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Posted 5/28/2014 3:59 PM (GMT -7)
I have used the Flector patches since 2009! My Medicare part D does not cover it! I have the least expensive Part D. Check out the GoodRX discount program. Google GoodRX and get a card mailed to you which can also be emailed to you to show to pharmacist! I get the 30 ct box and I cut the patches in half! I don't need to use them every day so 30 lasts me a long time! I have no problem with them adhering to my skin. If you do, try using an alcohol wipe on the area and wait a minute or two then apply the patch! A 15 ct supply with the GoodRX card is $118 at Walmart! At my family pharmacy it is $125. Not bad if you can cut them in half, it's a 30 day supply.
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straydog
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Posted 5/28/2014 4:29 PM (GMT -7)
Hi Lilysue & welcome to the forum. Please note that you have posted on a thread that was started 4 years ago & has not had much activity since it was created. Some of the people are no longer active here at the forum.

We do ask all new members to make a separate intro post so that all members will see it & be able to give you a proper hello & welcome aboard. By posting here not many people will see it.

To make a new post look to the left & click Post New Topic, type in a heading & then type your post. I do hope that you will include the info that you posted here.

I will lock this thread & after you have made your intro post I will unlock it.

We look forward to getting to know you.
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