"my pain management doctor put me on butrans patches about 6 weeks ago 5 mg dose. the first box of four was a lifesaver. no more agony at work. able to sleep. did more in two weekends than i had in two years. i&#039;m hoping to bump up to the ten mg dose soon to cut down on my norco. i have had chronic pain for many years and have been through many medicines including oxycontin. this patch is the best so far."