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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 2

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 3

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 4

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 5

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.

Question 6

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 7

can you take a benzodiazepine for opiate withdrawal?

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At times it is a : Necessary part of the treatment early on.

Question 8

what are some opiate withdrawal medications, trazodone?

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Opiate withdrawal: Meds used are. Suboxone, methadone, Clonidine to help with symptoms, and Naltrexone and vivitrol.

Question 9

will opiate withdrawal symptoms return if you relapse after 7 days of detox?

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Maybe: The physical withdrawal will be very mild. However the psychological withdrawal and cravings can be intense.
If this has happened to you, please get assistance so that you can go back to being sober.

Question 10

can someone tell me how long will insomnia last from short term opiate withdrawal?

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Insomnia: Usually a week or two. But if you we're using opiates to help your sleep, there might be other reasons for you insomnia. Try to exercise at least 2hrs before going to bed.Use light music, avoid any other electronics before sleep or in bed. Avoid tv while in bed. Normal sleep cycle is between 9-10 pm. Good luck and congrats on getting off of opiates!

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