Hooray for wonderful friends.  It takes a good one to have good ones.
Gwen

He's having me use half a patch. The instructions, unfortunately, read
"Use as instructed"

Cutting the patch in half is all the instruction I got. The rest of
the information (pharmacy insert) says not to leave on more than 12
hours. Does that mean I can only use one a day or one every 12 hours?

I can't call him until Monday (yes, I suppose I could call the after
hours number).

He had me stop taking the Vicodin. And, I think, Mobic. I went ahead
and took the Mobic this morning because I didn't pick up the Lidocain
patches until later in the morning.

Can I take them together? Writing this question just now reminds me
that I can call the pharmacy with my questions.

I am feeling somewhat better. My dog is having a sleepover at a
friend's house because I don't have a yard so have to walk him. Peeing
isn't a problem but I can't, as yet, lean over and pick up the poop.
Another friend has been coming over to walk him but weekends for her
get a bit crazy.

I have wonderful friends. :)

HI,
I had to wear a patch for 14 hours then leave them off for 14
hours.....and I could cut it to fit any area.  That is the exact
direction on the label from the Rx.

Janet R

He's having me use half a patch. The instructions, unfortunately, read
"Use as instructed"

Cutting the patch in half is all the instruction I got. The rest of
the information (pharmacy insert) says not to leave on more than 12
hours. Does that mean I can only use one a day or one every 12 hours?

I can't call him until Monday (yes, I suppose I could call the after
hours number).

He had me stop taking the Vicodin. And, I think, Mobic. I went ahead
and took the Mobic this morning because I didn't pick up the Lidocain
patches until later in the morning.

Can I take them together? Writing this question just now reminds me
that I can call the pharmacy with my questions.

I am feeling somewhat better. My dog is having a sleepover at a
friend's house because I don't have a yard so have to walk him. Peeing
isn't a problem but I can't, as yet, lean over and pick up the poop.
Another friend has been coming over to walk him but weekends for her
get a bit crazy.

I have wonderful friends. :)

The instructions printed on the outside of the box I have state:
    Apply up to three (3) patches at one time to cover the most
    painful area.  Apply patches only once for up to 12 hours in
    a 24-hour period (12 hours on and 12 hours off).

Mine are LIDODERM brand Lidocain patches.