"i&#039;ve been on the patch for the last four months. it has been the best medication i have been on. had a spinal fusion l-5 s-1 in 07 it was a failed surgery. i&#039;ve been on every medication you can think of. this patch stays in place for the whole seven days. i also use gabapenton, diclofenac and lortab. i like it that it does not make you feel like you are out of it. i can function normally all week long."