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Opiate withdrawal
Opiate withdrawal refers to the variety of signs and symptoms that occur after discontinuing or decreasing the use of opiates after a period of regular use. Withdrawal is very uncomfortable but not life threatening. Symptoms of withdrawal include dilated pupils, goose bumps, insomnia, agitation, sweating, muscle aches, increased tearing, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
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I need help with my opiate withdrawals!!?
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Any tips or help on opiate withdrawal?
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Are there any over the counter meds that help opiate withdrawals?
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Need expert help here. What are the symptoms of opiate withdrawal?
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Need doctor to help with opiate withdrawals out patient service tencare insurance?
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A 30-year old female asked:
How long does depression after opiate withdrawal last? What can help? My bf is really severely depressed.
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My sleeping after opiates withdrawal was getting better but suddenly is getting worse, what's going on?
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How long does opiate withdrawal take to get over?
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Is chest pain an expected part of opiate withdrawals?
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Is it possible for cocaine to stop opiate withdrawal?
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how to make stomache pains better during opiate withdrawal?
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What helps with opiate withdrawal symptoms stay under control?
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The doctor perscribed me clonadine for opiate withdrawal. OK by you?
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What is recommended to help to fight opiate withdrawal induced insomnia?
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Going to Europe in two weeks. Can I get treatment there for opiate withdrawal?
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Can someone tell me how long will insomnia last from short term opiate withdrawal?
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Opiate withdrawal: what medication & dosage should be used for pain and side effects?
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Opiate withdrawal and back pain please help..?
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Can you take a benzodiazepine for opiate withdrawal?
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Does lisinopril help you with opiate withdrawal?
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does accupril (quinapril) help with opiate withdrawal?
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I'm having opiate withdrawal but severe discomfort that mimicks ss. Would tapering be a better solution to quitting the tramadol abrubtly?
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Where can I find info on narcan (naloxone) side effects that are likely NOT from opiate withdrawal? Want to look into trying it for depersonalization
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For what length of time before opiate withdrawal anxiety/agitation/lack of motivation wears off?
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