My husband just weaned down from the 50 mg patch to 25. He's experiencing increased nausea now and wondering if there is any "withdrawal" reaction from lowering the dose of this drug.

Also - just as an FYI to others: When he lowered the dose, he realized he was having stiffness in his neck that was being "masked" by the pain med. He had no idea he was 'stiff' and was therefore not doing his exercises. He's now doing them with new fervor. Others may want to "ease down" from the drug every now and then to "check in with their bodies" - I think this drug is wonderful but it does mask somatic symptoms that may be important to know about.