Stopping or Decreasing Opioid Therapy in Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy

Stopping or Decreasing Opioid Therapy in Patients on Chronic Opioid Therapy

Abstract With the rising concerns about long-term opioid use, particularly in patients with chronic noncancer pain, more and more patients are being considered for decreased doses or discontinuation of opioid therapy. This is a challenging clinical situation for both patient and clinician and should...

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Main Authors: Joseph V. Pergolizzi, Giustino Varrassi, Antonella Paladini, JoAnn LeQuang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare 2019-08-01
Series:Pain and Therapy
Subjects:
Discontinuation of opioids
Opioid tapering
Opioid therapy
Opioid weaning
Opioid withdrawal
Opioid withdrawal symptoms
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40122-019-00135-6

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