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Can you take a benzodiazepine for opiate withdrawal?
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At times it is a : Necessary part of the treatment early on.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Yes: I frequently give patients in withdrawal a limited quantity of Valium to help with withdrawal. Benzos can be addictive too so be careful.
Answered 2/19/2015
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