Patients using Duragesic patches should sleep under electric blankets and use other heat sources to make the medication more effective.

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Patients using Duragesic patches should not use heat sources such as electric blankets, heating pads or hot tubs as it could increase the absorption rate of the medication and lead to overdose or other serious reactions. The package insert for Duragesic specifically warns against using heat sources.

Patients Using Duragesic Patches Should Sleep Under Electric Blankets and Use