Dependence. Physical dependence is an expected side effect of long-term opioid/narcotic therapy. This means that if you take opioids/narcotics continuously, and then stop them abruptly, you will experience a withdrawal syndrome. This syndrome often includes sweating, diarrhea, irritability, sleeplessness, runny nose, tearing, muscle and bone aching, gooseflesh, and dilated pupils. Withdrawal can be life-threatening. To prevent these symptoms, the opioids/narcotics should be taken regularly or, if discontinued, reduced gradually under the supervision of your physician.
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Sources: Physician/Patient Informed Consent and Agreement for Long Term Opioid/Narcotic Therapy, Physician/Patient Informed Consent and Agreement for Long Term Opioid/Narcotic Therapy
Dependence. Physical dependence is an expected side effect of long-term opioid/narcotic therapy. This means that if you take opioids/narcotics continuously, and then stop them abruptly, you will experience a withdrawal syndrome. This syndrome often includes sweating, diarrhea, irritability, sleeplessness, runny nose, tearing, muscle and bone aching, gooseflesh, and dilated pupils. Withdrawal can be life-life threatening. To prevent these symptoms, the opioidsopioid/narcotics should be taken regularly or, if discontinued, reduced gradually under the supervision of your physician.
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Sources: Informed Consent Agreement