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Tapering off opioids: When and how
When it's time to stop using the opioid medication
Not sure if your medication is considered an opioid?
What a safe opioid taper involves
Not sure if your medication is considered an opioid?
Some examples of the many opioid medications on the market today include:
- Hydrocodone (Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER)
- Hydrocodone-acetaminophen (Anexsia, Norco)
- Fentanyl (Actiq, Duragesic, Fentora)
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, others)
- Oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet, Roxicet, others)
Ask your doctor if you don't know whether your pain medication is an opioid.
