Has anyone used the new "Flector" patches?

I cannot take NSAIDs orally due to j-pouch surgery (I don't know why, just that my surgeon told me to stay away from aspirin, Advil, Ibuprofin and only take Tylenol). Tylenol doesn't always do it for me, it's not really an effective anti-inflamatory. My doctor, after quite a long hassle, got my insurer to okay 30 Flector patches. They work wonders. I do have trouble getting them to stay on during my active day (the fact that it's been so hot may be a factor) but I find that putting one on in the early evening and wearing it overnight lets me wake up pain free. I don't need one daily, but I definitely am going to see if I can get approval for a 90 day prescription (Walgreens only charges two months of copay on a three month 'scrip when filled at once and it's a top-tier drug on my formulary). My job is very physical and I have been going on long standup paddle boarding sessions, leaving my back and shoulders quite sore.

Hi Horsepower...

Welcome to the boards. Just FYI but you are posting on a very old thread.

We ask new members to start their own thread as a bit of an introduction so we can get to know you and offer support/empathy.

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We have many members here on pain medications so it just seems you have had some bad luck with particular Drs. Even though things have gotten tighter with regulations, there are still many PM Drs. who handle chronic pain with medications as well as other modalities.

Since NSAIDs can cause fluid retention and decrease the function of your kidneys, this may cause the BP to rise. That is why it is critical for someone on medications to ask their Dr. AND the Pharmacist when starting a new med what the possible interactions are.

5 BP meds....that is a lot....Maybe you can share with us what the health issues are that you have that you need to be on so many of these medications...

Again..it's a great place to be here and I hope that you start your own thread to share more so that others will see your posts and respond.

I have used the Flector patches since 2009! My Medicare part D does not cover it! I have the least expensive Part D. Check out the GoodRX discount program. Google GoodRX and get a card mailed to you which can also be emailed to you to show to pharmacist! I get the 30 ct box and I cut the patches in half! I don't need to use them every day so 30 lasts me a long time! I have no problem with them adhering to my skin. If you do, try using an alcohol wipe on the area and wait a minute or two then apply the patch! A 15 ct supply with the GoodRX card is $118 at Walmart! At my family pharmacy it is $125. Not bad if you can cut them in half, it's a 30 day supply.