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Reducing your opioid use: Tapering safely - 06/2016

Reducing your opioid use: Tapering safely
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Abstract

This handout explains why it is important to reduce opioid use. It describes ways to safely reduce (taper) your dose of these pain medicines.

Author
Harborview Medical Center
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2016
Revision Date
06/2016
Print Abstract
General Subject
Patient Care Procedures & Instructions
Specific Subject/Keyword
Medicine Teaching
Opioid Analgesics
Pain Management
Languages
English
Record ID
4477