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

smbrunner

evaluated on Feb 28, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for neuromyelitis optica: Major
  • Side effects: None

mousey1981

evaluated on Jan 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for fibromyalgia: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate

Vikings23

evaluated on Nov 02, 2009

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