Buprenorphine for managing opioid withdrawal

Managed withdrawal is a necessary step prior to drug-free treatment or as the endpoint of substitution treatment.

To assess the effects of buprenorphine versus tapered doses of methadone, alpha-adrenergic agonists, symptomatic medications or placebo, or different buprenorphine regimens for managing opioid withdrawal, in terms of the intensity of the withdrawal syndrome experienced, duration and completion of treatment, and adverse effects.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - May 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news