Abrupt Discontinuation of Opioids Dangerous, FDA Warns Abrupt Discontinuation of Opioids Dangerous, FDA Warns

Opioid-dependent patients who suddenly stop the medication or rapidly decrease the dose may suffer serious withdrawal symptoms, uncontrolled pain, and psychological distress, the FDA reports.Medscape Medical News
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