Is it time to taper that opioid? (And how best to do it).

J Fam Pract

Department of Family Medicine, University of Rochester, NY, USA.

Published: April 2020

AI Article Synopsis

  • This guide offers strategies for deciding when to begin tapering off opioids while ensuring effective pain management.
  • It emphasizes the importance of a careful approach to minimize the risk of tapering failure.
  • The goal is to provide a balanced process that prioritizes both reducing opioid use and maintaining patient comfort.

Article Abstract

This guide will help you to determine when to start an opioid taper and how to do so while maintaining pain control and minimizing the risk that the taper will fail.

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