"i have just recently started this medication for severe fibromyalgia pain. unlike most others who have posted here, i have not been taking strong opiates for my pain prior to being given this patch by my doctor. i was diagnosed with fibromyalgia eight years ago after being rear ended in an auto accident that happened twelve years ago. this past year, i have been on hydrocodone 5/500. prior to that i was on tylenol for pain relief. after 4 days of being on the 12.5 mcg patch, i am beginning to get some relief for my pain. i think i am going to like this patch."