I ve been on the 5mg patch for 3 months just starting the fourth. I have Gastro Perisus and it has seriously affected my bowel, stomach etc. I want to take it off, now. I have had assistance from my GI Doctor but it s been bad. It get better for a week even with changing medicines. My abdomen hurts, gas, I haven t been going regularly, I want relief. This patch has been on to days. I want to take it off as it was temporary. Talk with my doctors tomorrow .