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Substance withdrawal: Difference between revisions
>Clandestine m →Treatment: Evidence to support DXM's opioid actions at *non-lethal* doses is questionable. |
>Clandestine DXM is *not* an opioid agonist in humans. This is dangerous misinformation! |
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*'''[[Clonidine]]''' - Clonidine is a prescription alpha-2 [[epinephrine |adrenal]] [[agonist]] that is often prescribed to help alleviate some of the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. | *'''[[Clonidine]]''' - Clonidine is a prescription alpha-2 [[epinephrine |adrenal]] [[agonist]] that is often prescribed to help alleviate some of the symptoms of opioid withdrawal. | ||
*'''[[Loperamide]]''' - Loperamide (Immodium) is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat diarrhea. It acts on the opioid receptors in the intestines and has no appreciable effect on the central nervous system. Therapeutic doses may help relieve some gastrointestinal issues stemming from opioid withdrawal. | *'''[[Loperamide]]''' - Loperamide (Immodium) is an over-the-counter medicine used to treat diarrhea. It acts on the opioid receptors in the intestines and has no appreciable effect on the central nervous system. Therapeutic doses may help relieve some gastrointestinal issues stemming from opioid withdrawal. | ||
*'''[[Dextromethorphan]]''' (DXM) - [[Dextromethorphan|DXM]] may help with opioid withdrawal. | *'''[[Dextromethorphan]]''' (DXM) - [[Dextromethorphan|DXM]] may help with opioid withdrawal. The reasons for this are not entirely clear, but many people have reported a mild or moderate benefit from using DXM as a withdrawal remedy. | ||
*'''[[Diphenhydramine]]''' (DPH) - Some users report that DPH can mildly reduce withdrawals and assist with sleep. | *'''[[Diphenhydramine]]''' (DPH) - Some users report that DPH can mildly reduce withdrawals and assist with sleep. | ||
*'''[[Benzodiazepines]]''' - As benzodiazepines have a high risk of addiction, one should be careful not to become physically dependent on them. They can aid in sleep and muscle cramps for withdrawal but should be used sparingly. | *'''[[Benzodiazepines]]''' - As benzodiazepines have a high risk of addiction, one should be careful not to become physically dependent on them. They can aid in sleep and muscle cramps for withdrawal but should be used sparingly. | ||