Originally Posted by Idealist

Hi, St George 2013!

At one point during my care I had to switch from a 50mcl Fentanyl patch to 60mg morphine b.i.d. and 4 mg hydromorphone (dillaudid) q.i.d. While the Fentanyl was pretty effective, I hated the loss of control it afforded, as I was always trying to cut-back on my meds and take the least amount necessary. The switch let me do that, and was nearly as effective as the Fentanyl. One bonus was that I discovered hydromorphone, which has been the best pain medicine I've ever taken. I've continued taking it for ten years. If you are like me then you might actually derive benefit from switching. I still refer to my year on the patch as my "lost year" because I barely remember any of it.

Best Wishes,
Idealist