Hi Sarah,
I was just recently on Fentanyl patch for 5 years and went cold turkey back in Sept 2010(Dr. Schwartzman's protocol haha) and it nearly killed me (lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks). Never want to go back there again. Since Feb 3rd I am completely off all opiods as they were messing up my teeth real bad and they will destroy your body over time (I guess ya gotta go some time haha). Fentanyl works great though and I do know I could use it again and have much less pain and burning than I've had but after what I went through I won't put myself back there.

I had the switching of brands last year and it was a mess. I went from one to the other and the new one never worked and I had to go back to the old one. You will find which brand is best for you but since the strength is totally different and no one told you (amazes me) you need to contact your prescribing physician and let them know immediately. You are doubling them up and will run out in half the time...then you will be hurting. Our bodies are sooo sensitive so any increase or decrease in anything esp meds will make a difference in our lives. Call your doc asap since it will probably takes a bit to get another script written for you to pickup. Plus, due to state laws your doc may have to write a different brand as some states will not let you get additional pain meds within a 30 day period. Best of luck to you and hang in there. Hope I helped you a bit!
kathy d