"i have been using butrans for 2 months now. i have scoliosis, cervical and lumbar bulging discs. i do get relief from the patches but it doesn&#039;t take the pain completely away. i also am prescribed vicodin for breakthrough pain episodes. my main complaint is headaches! i have been having the worst headaches so i discontinued the patch for the past week and a half. i am going to resume it today. i will let you know if it&#039;s the patch or something else. i am hoping i can continue with the butrans because it does give me relief."