"i started on the patch approximately 6 yrs ago with a 0.50 patch for low back pain. due to withdrawal symptoms on the third day, (sweating, chills, fatigue) i was increased to a 0.75 patch and then again to a 0.100 patch. i&#039;ve been on it for two years and with the exception of the first 36-48 hrs. i have side-effect problems that are terrible. i have lost all my upper teeth due to gum loss and decay, this just after spending $2000 to get my teeth put into shape.  i go from hot flashes and drenching sweats to chills every 10 to 15 minutes.  i have severe backache, headache and urine retention. the patch did wonders for my pain, but long term, the side-effects aren&#039;t worth it for me."