Since the February 13, 2008 recall of the Johnson & Johnson Duragesic Pain Patch, patients everywhere have been coming forward to report problems they've experience with the drug. Are you one of them? If you've been injured or experienced illness due to using a Duragesic Pain Patch, it is important to contact a lawyer today.

Here are some of the questions you should be prepared to answer.

• How long have you been using Duragesic Pain Patches?
• What adverse reactions did you experience?
• Did you notice any leaking when wearing the drug?
• What other medications were you using at the time?
• What expenses did you incur due to the medical problems you experienced?

In addition, talk to your doctor. Find out the details of the recall and get documentation of your prescription, verifying that they were the patches recalled. If possible, also have record of when you spoke to your doctor or visited him/her for help with your Duragesic Pain Patches.

Of course, it also is a huge help if you have the packet of patches that were unused but recalled. The drug fentanyl, found in the Duragesic Pain Patches, can be very dangerous if it touches your skin, so you should not keep any used patches or those that are leaking. However, proving that the patches you had were part of the recall is important.

Even if you aren't sure how to answer the above questions, you should still seek legal help. Hundreds of people died due to problems with the Duragesic Pain Patches. Filing suit can help bring those responsible to justice.