Question 1

opiate withdrawal: what medication & dosage should be used for pain and side effects?

Accepted Answer

In opioid withdrawl?: If you are asking about treating the symptoms of withdrawl then Valium and clonidine.  If you are asking about managing pain in someone who is now in withdrawl i would suggest getting them back on their pain medication.

Question 2

how to get through opiate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

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 3

any advice for heavy opiate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

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 4

what is done for  heavy opiate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

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 5

what are the usual symptoms of opiate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what is the definition or description of: opiate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

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 7

how long does opiate withdrawal take to get over?

Accepted Answer

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 8

does clonodin help with opiate withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

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 9

is it possible for cocaine to stop opiate withdrawal?

Accepted Answer

No : Using Cocaine will just cause more problems and not relieve opiate withrawal.

Question 10

what helps with opiate withdrawal symptoms stay under control?

Accepted Answer

Various meds: There are many meds used to target specific withdrawal symptoms. 2 meds that can be used are Suboxone and clonidine. Suboxone should be used only after withdrawal begins. Such treatment must be carefully planned and supervised by an md.

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