Paper Details

  1. Home
  2. Paper Details

Guanabenz therapy for opiate withdrawal.

Author: MulryJ T

Case ReportsIn the medical field, a report that describes in detail a unique case, an unusual medical condition, or the effect of a treatment. Provides new insights and possibilities for treatment through individual patient cases.
Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.

Overview

Guanabenz, a clonidine-like alpha 2 agonist, effectively relieved opiate withdrawal symptoms in a patient who experienced dose-related clonidine side effects. Guanabenz shows promise as an opiate withdrawal agent, as it may provide a safer alternative to clonidine.
Paper Details　
Original Abstract of the Article :
A 29-year-old man used codeine approximately 1000 mg/d for seven years prior to detoxification. He developed dose-related clonidine side effects of dizziness, sedation, and dysphoria during standard clonidine detoxification; however, opiate withdrawal symptoms persisted. Conversion to guanabenz, a c...See full text at original site
Dr.Camel IconDr.Camel's Paper Summary Blogラクダ博士について

ラクダ博士は、Health Journal が論文の内容を分かりやすく解説するために作成した架空のキャラクターです。
難解な医学論文を、専門知識のない方にも理解しやすいように、噛み砕いて説明することを目指しています。

* ラクダ博士による解説は、あくまで論文の要点をまとめたものであり、原論文の完全な代替となるものではありません。詳細な内容については、必ず原論文をご参照ください。
* ラクダ博士は架空のキャラクターであり、実際の医学研究者や医療従事者とは一切関係がありません。
* 解説の内容は Health Journal が独自に解釈・作成したものであり、原論文の著者または出版社の見解を反映するものではありません。


引用元：
https://doi.org/10.1177/106002808501900108

データ提供：米国国立医学図書館（NLM）

Guanabenz: A New Hope for Opiate Withdrawal

Opiate withdrawal can be a challenging and uncomfortable experience. This research explores the use of guanabenz, a medication similar to clonidine, as a potential treatment for opiate withdrawal.

Guanabenz: A Promising Alternative

The study found that guanabenz effectively relieved opiate withdrawal symptoms in a patient who experienced side effects from clonidine. This finding suggests that guanabenz may offer a promising alternative for individuals experiencing opiate withdrawal, particularly those who cannot tolerate clonidine.

Expanding Our Treatment Options

This research highlights the need for expanding our treatment options for opiate withdrawal. By exploring new medications and approaches, healthcare providers can offer more personalized and effective care to individuals struggling with this challenging condition.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This research provides a ray of hope for individuals facing opiate withdrawal, suggesting that guanabenz may offer a viable alternative to traditional treatment options. The study's findings underscore the importance of continued research and innovation in the field of addiction treatment.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 1985-03-20
  2. Date Revised 2020-12-09
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

3967571

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1177/106002808501900108

Related Literature

Article Analysis
・Side Effects of guanabenz
SNS
PICO Info
in preparation
Languages

English

Positive IndicatorAn AI analysis index that serves as a benchmark for how positive the results of the study are. Note that it is a benchmark and requires careful interpretation and consideration of different perspectives.

This site uses cookies. Visit our privacy policy page or click the link in any footer for more information and to change your preferences.