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How to Wean Off Opioids

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • Guidelines for tapering off opioids recommend gradually reducing 5% to 10% of the morphine-equivalent dose every two to four weeks and switching from immediate-release opioids to extended-release on a fixed schedule

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