I've been on the fentanyl patch to help severe neuropathic pain for the past 10 weeks. I've worked up from the 25 mcg. patch to the 50 mcg. patch. My pain has gone down dramatically but since I've been on the 50 mcg. patch I feel tired all the time. I can't keep up with conversations in social settings the way I used to and I've lost my enthusiasm for things I used to love. Since the patches help the pain I hope I'll eventually get used to the patches and recover some of my old vim and vigor, although I'm 68 and age may have something to do with my flagging vigor.

Has anyone else had experience with the fentanyl patches? Did they make you tired? Did you get used to them? I'd appreciate your help. Thanks.