Physical dependence. If I suddenly stop taking an opioid medicine, I can experience withdrawal symptoms such as a runny nose, chills, body aches, diarrhea, sweating, nervousness, nausea, vomiting and trouble sleeping. This is called physical dependence. If this happens, it can be difficult for me to stop taking an opioid medicine, even if it’s not working well. So, when I stop taking an opioid medicine, I understand I will need medical supervision. My prescriber can help me gradually lower the dose and stop the opioid medicine or refer me to a specialist in a way that meets my needs.
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Sources: Opioid Patient Prescriber Agreement (Ppa), Opioid Patient Prescriber Agreement