He is a geriatric pharmacist who has devoted his career to guiding health professionals and older adults in the appropriate use of medication. He previously was the author of AARP’s “Ask a Pharmacist” column and is the author of the eye-opening exposéAre Your Prescriptions Killing You? Exp...
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dose may start low, increase and then decrease so medication is gradually withdrawn. People can have a comedown effect if tapering off doesn’t occur, even if the drug is only used for a week or two.
if they take this medication. It is also important to be aware that angina can develop after stopping cilnidipine, especially if the patient halts abruptly and does not take measures to address concerns about blood pressure. Tapering carefully off the medication is as important as slowly introduci...
Understanding these factors is pivotal when you’re preparing for withdrawal. It’ll help you anticipate what’s to come and work with healthcare professionals to devise a tailored withdrawal management plan. Whether it’s through medication-assisted treatment (MAT), therapy, or other support mechan...
blockerif you get an infection.There are other reasons, too. “Unfortunately, some patients lose insurance coverage, or the co-pay gets too big, and they can’t afford their medication,” says Dr. Fox. Fortunately, a medication change is one flare trigger that’s usually easy to identify ...
Generally, medication is either for preventing withdrawal symptoms or tapering you off certain substances or for the treatment of new symptoms that occur as a result of your abstaining from drugs and alcohol. Anxiety, insomnia, and psychosis are just some new symptoms you may experience after overc...
Understanding What Methadone Is: Uses and RisksThis entry was posted in Opiates & Opioids and tagged Alternative Treatment, MAT, Medication Tapering, Warning Signs, Withdrawal on February 21, 2024 by Diane Ridaeus.Fact Checked Last Updated on March 4, 2024 by Carol Gillette...
Benzodiazepines can have potentially dangerous side effects if you stop taking them abruptly. It is not safe to stop taking benzodiazepines without talking to your doctor first. Your doctor can help you safely make any changes to your medication routine, including gradually tapering your dose or swi...
medication for a short time to avoid dependence. If the medication is needed for a longer amount of time, dependence is only problematic if larger than safe doses are required or if a person suddenly loses access to the drug. Extended use requires tapering of the medication to avoid ...