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Typically how long does it take to effect my tolerance to opiate?don't want to take more mg after new pain heels.i am a lifetime chronic pain patient.

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Dr. Andrew Lipton answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Opiate tolerance: It is common to need higher doses of opiates as the body builds a tolerance. Pain management specialist are aware of this and often will change medication types to avoid this type of tolerance.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Variable...: The most important thing for you is to use the absolutely lowest effective dose of narcotic to minimize the development of tolerance.

Answered 10/28/2013

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