Posted by Arlena on February 22, 2010, at 13:07:20
In reply to Re: emsam » Arlena, posted by em_kath on February 22, 2010, at 0:17:21
I found it effective within about 2 or 3 weeks. I don't remember exactly when the skin reaction started but, not to scare you or anything, they did start off mild and become steadily worse. Since you are aware of the possibility of it getting worse your lucky in that you can take precautions. Some ideas: Keep changing the site where you apply the patch. Never put a new one on a site that still has some irritation. Try a cortisone cream on the irritated areas. Try everything you can think of on the irritated areas(someone said tea tree oil)Another thing I thought of after it was too late is to try a pharmaceutical grade adhesive remover when you take the patch off so the adhesive spends as little time as possible on your skin. Sounds like you'll be OK with it but I would be cautious. I was on the patch when it first came out so I had no warning. If you find something that takes the irritation away I'd love to hear about it.Good luck!
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