The use of clonidine for the treatment of meperidine withdrawal in a multidisciplinary pain program setting. A case presentation.
The management of iatrogenic drug dependence in individuals with pain can be more difficult than the treatment of the pain itself. In addition to a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of a patient with chronic pain, there is a need for a rapid, safe, and effective method of detoxification from opiate use. Clonidine HCl, a nonopiate, has been found, in this case presentation, to be a valuable option.
D000328:Adult; D003000:Clonidine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008614:Meperidine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013375:Substance Withdrawal Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy*
D008614:Meperidine; D003000:Clonidine