Question 1

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 2

what is the best home remedy for opiate withdrawal? and if you dont take opiates everyday will you still withdraw?

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Cold Turkey?: A "home remedy" for opioid withdrawal would be amazing. To my knowledge, none exist except Cold Turkey with or without Marijuana. Yep. Weed. The Cannabinoid and Mu-opioid Receptor systems overlap with each other. New Research shows that increased marijuana use may offset opioid withdrawal or reduce the frequency of opioid use. Yes, one may have opioid withdrawal symptoms even if not a daily user.

Question 3

how long does opiate withdrawal take to get over?

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Depends: The half-life (how long ot takes to clear half of a drug from the body) of the opioid causing withdrawal syndrome determines the onset and duration of symptoms. For example, heroin and Methadone withdrawal symptoms peak in 36-72 hours and 72-96 hours, respectively, and may last for 7-10 days and at least 14 days, respectively.

Question 4

i take ativan (lorazepam) for an anxiety disorder. i've heard it helps with some opiate withdrawal symptoms. how much should i take to relieve the symptoms?

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If you are: withdrawing from opiates it is better to do this under supervision of your physician and not based off of advice that you obtain from a doctor on the internet who doesn't know your medical history. Take care.

Question 5

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 6

any tips or help on opiate withdrawal?

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Support Group!: Most successful withdrawals involve a support group and medical assistance from an experienced M.D.  With expertise in drug addiction.  An inpatient stay and later a halfway house arrangement may be necessary.  Contact your local hospital and ask for help!

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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