| Literature DB >> 32008341 |
Mellar P Davis1, Glen Digwood1, Zankhana Mehta1, Mary Lynn McPherson2.
Abstract
This state-of-the-art review comprehensive covers the benefits and risks of tapering opioids. The review discusses opioid strategies and pitfalls that may occur during tapering. The purpose of this review is to expand the knowledge of clinicians regarding tapering opioids and equip them to be able to successfully reduce and stop opioid therapy when appropriate.Entities:
Keywords: Opioid taper; allostasis; dependence; opponent; tolerance
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Year: 2020 PMID： 32008341 DOI： 10.21037/apm.2019.12.10
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Palliat Med ISSN： 2224-5820