"i have used the fentanyl patch in times past with very good success for the treatment of severe (7-9) range pain due to spinal injuries and deteriation. from my broad experience over the last ten years, i believe this to be the most effective medication. i got off it during a period of some symptom improvement and have been using methadone and percocet instead. i am now at a point that i am needing to resume the fentanyl. it is a very serious medication and i strongly suggest you don&#039;t use it if you can get along with anything else. more than most others it requires a highly personalized approach to amount and timing of dosage so counsel with your pharmacist and doctor. do not try to get off of this med without your dr&#039;s help."