Effects of ascending buprenorphine doses on measures of experimental pain: A pilot study

Buprenorphine is widely used in the treatment of opioid use disorder and pain management. Little is known about the analgesic effects of high-dose sublingual buprenorphine, particularly in doses of>8  mg. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of ascending doses of buprenorphine upon acute pain measures in patients stabilized on buprenorphine as treatment for opioid dependence.
Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment - Category: Addiction Authors: Source Type: research