Question 1

does metoprolol help with opiate withdrawal?

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Define "help": Opiate withdrawal's tough &amp; can be dangerous if not supervised. You'll have to be more specific on the word "help?" It can attenuate symptoms but is no guarantee or panacea and must be used along with other measures. A novel agent that deserves attention is NAD+  I've seen remarkable results with NAD infusions compared to virtually anything else. Google it. Questions? www.healthtap.com/dr-saghafi

Question 2

will clonazepam help with opiate withdrawal and if so what symptoms will it help to reduce or relieve? same question about tizinidine..

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Some relief.: Opiate withdrawal has anxiety, nausea, restlessness, muscle cramps, and diarrhea associated with it. Clonazepam will help reduce anxiety and restlessness.   Tinazidine will help with cramps mostly

Question 3

does clonodin help with opiate withdrawal symptoms?

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It can be: Clonidine is an older blood pressure medication that is used off-label for a number of other reasons, including opiate withdrawal. It is non-addictive. Lightheadedness is a common possible side effect.

Question 4

is kratom effective for pain relief and relaxation????? does it help with opiate withdrawal and severe mental disorders????? thank you

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Kratom: Kratom has no pain relieving effects. In low amounts it stimulates and in higher amounts it causes sedation. It will note help with opioid withdrawal or mental disorders.
It can causes dependence and habituation.

Question 5

would lisinopril help with opiate  withdrawal symptoms the same way catapres (clonidine) does?

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No: Catapres (clonidine) helps with opiate withdrawal symptoms by reducing the sympathetic nervous system (which results in a rapid heart rate and elevated blood pressures).  Although Lisinopril is also a blood pressure medicine, it's mechanism of action is completely different.  It is in a drug class called an ace inhibitor.

Question 6

how to get through opiate withdrawal?

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Seek help: opiod withdrawals can be very severe. Most self directed efforts at quitting cold turkey with counselling are unsuccessful. Certian meds can help control the symptoms of withdrawal

Question 7

any advice for heavy opiate withdrawal?

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Opiate withdrawal: The key to avoiding severe withdrawal sympts is gradual tapering. For high dose opiates, usually reducing the dose by 25% every week would help. Drugs such as Clonidine are indicates as is buprenorphine. One big positive aspect of opiate withdrawal is that it is never life threatening like alcohol withdrawals. Good luck with your recovery. Good decision.

Question 8

what is done for  heavy opiate withdrawal?

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Supportive Care: Treatment of acute opiate withdrawal involves medications and supportive care.  Clonidine is commonly used to reduce anxiety, agitation, muscle aches, sweating, runny nose, and cramping associated with withdrawal.  Antiemetics are used to treat vomiting and nausea.  Opiate withdrawal can be extremely painful and uncomfortable but is generally not life threatening.  Contact your md for help.

Question 9

what are the usual symptoms of opiate withdrawal?

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Multiple symptoms: Early symptoms of withdrawal include:

agitation
    anxiety
    muscle aches
    increased tearing
    insomnia
    runny nose
    sweating
    yawning

late symptoms of withdrawal include:

abdominal cramping
    diarrhea
    dilated pupils
    goose bumps
    nausea
    vomiting
http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000949.Htm.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: opiate withdrawal?

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Opioid withdrawal: Like many medications, the body becomes used to or "tolerant" opioids.  Once your body is used to a medication, abruptly stopping a medication can precipitate symptoms called withdrawal.  Opioid withdrawal symptoms can be flu-like symptoms, itching, nausea, diarrhea, pain, and even worse could lead to death depending on the dosage of opioid the patient was taking.

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