Opiate Withdrawal

Definition:

Opiate withdrawal is an acute state caused by cessation or dramatic reduction of use of opiate drugs that has been heavy and prolonged (several weeks or longer).

Opiates include heroin, morphine, codeine, Oxycontin, Dilaudid, methadone, and others. The reaction frequently includes sweating, shaking, headache, drug craving, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, inability to sleep, confusion, agitation, depression, anxiety, and other behavioral changes.

Drugs (by generic name) associated with Opiate Withdrawal

The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Opiate Withdrawal.

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Drug Name ( View by: Brand | Generic )	Reviews	Ratings
methadone systemic (Pro, More...) class: narcotic analgesics	17 Review(s)	9.4 Rate It!
clonidine systemic (Pro, More...) class: antiadrenergic agents, centrally acting	5 Review(s)	7.8 Rate It!

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