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I was prescribed lomotil (diphenoxylat and atropine) for opiate withdrawal. i just found out that it is technically an opiate. will it set me back in my detox?
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Unknown: It is mild opiate with low analgesic effect, but any opiate can upset your recovrt.
Answered 10/17/2016
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