"i need to update my previous post.  i tried the patch about a year ago, but hadn&#039;t been completely off all other narcotics at the time of application, so i went through a horrible withdrawl.  i decided to give it another chance because of all the good reviews.  this time i abstained from all narcotics for 16 hours before applying the patch.  i had a lot of pain for about 48 hours after application, but i&#039;m about 60 hours in now &amp; feeling much less pain than i ever did on percocets.  i still have some pain, but i&#039;m only on the 7.5 &amp; will probably have to go up to at least a 10 to feel very little pain.  i haven&#039;t taken a pain pill in several days.  i feel clear-headed &amp; hopeful about the future.  i&#039;m so happy i gave the patch another chance!"