Kyo-
Sorry for the belated response.
The patient instructions for use of brand name Duragesic (fentanyl) are linked below, with directions for securing the patch if it does not stick:
http://www.duragesic.com/duragesic/s...s.pdf#zoom=100
I wish I had an easy answer on this one, I've heard of Tegaderm being used successfully, the patient information recommends it as well.
IF, you are using brand name Duragesic from Janssen and not a generic fentanyl patch, they will send you free Bioclusive (from J&J) dressings for the patch as mugwump mentioned. The number is 1 (800) 817-1916. They require proof of purchase of the brand name Duragesic. Just follow the instructions given in the recording.
Hope this can be of some help.
SR
P.S.
I saw you mentioned you had tried cleaning the site with alcohol. The manufacturer recommends against this. I can think of two reasons why this might be. First, if there is residual alcohol on the skin, it can change the availability of drug through the patch. Second, repeatedly using alcohol on the same area of skin can lead to irritation and damaging of the skin, which can again change the availability of drug from the patch. If it helps, just make sure the area you apply the patch to is dry and not irritated and there should not be a problem. I've just seen too many cases in the hospital due to fentanyl patches.