Case report: Successful induction of buprenorphine/naloxone using a microdosing schedule and assertive outreach

Case report: Successful induction of buprenorphine/naloxone using a microdosing schedule and assertive outreach

Abstract Background The requirement for moderate withdrawal prior to initiation can be a barrier to buprenorphine/naloxone induction. Case presentation We aimed to use a microdosing regimen to initiate regular dosing of buprenorphine/naloxone in a high-risk patient with a history of failed initiatio...

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Main Authors: Jennifer Rozylo, Keren Mitchell, Mohammadali Nikoo, S. Elise Durante, Skye P. Barbic, Daniel Lin, Steve Mathias, Pouya Azar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
Subjects:
Opioid use disorder
Buprenorphine/naloxone
Microdosing
Bernese method
Induction method
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-020-0177-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-020-0177-x

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