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Suboxone: An Exit Strategy
Getting off of pain medications usually requires an exit strategy. Anyone who has tried to abruptly discontinue a regularly used opioid (a pain medication which is chemically similar to opium that binds to opioid receptors in the body) can attest to the severe discomfort of withdrawal syndrome. The symptoms of withdrawal include: nausea, vomiting, aches, sweating, diarrhea, yawning, insomnia, irritability and gooseflesh. These symptoms indicate that the body is physically dependent on the chemic...
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Methadone
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertWithin the pain medication family of opiates is methadone. However, even though methadone is an... Read more »
Suboxone: Here To Help Program
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health ExpertSuboxone can be a good exit strategy if the pain medications start to force life out of control.... Read more »
Suboxone, the DEA and Opioid REMS
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert...URGENT: FDA May Remove or Limit Access to Opioid Pain Medications) One of the strategies being... Read more »
MAP0004 Acute Migraine Medication Trial
By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert...trial. The primary effectiveness goals are: pain relief at two hours after dosing... Read more »
Companies Promoting Pain Relief: FootSmart
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...gimmicks and scams that prey on people with chronic pain. Occasionally, you might run across... Read more »
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