Study urges adding morphine to initiation doses of methadone

In the fentanyl era, higher doses of methadone or buprenorphine are needed for many patients, researches have found. A study published last month found that initiating methadone treatment at higher doses and in combination with slow‐release oral morphine improve faster attainment of therapeutic doses of morphine.

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Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
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2025-09-21
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adaw.34656
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Diet and metabolism studies
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Study urges adding morphine to initiation doses of methadone

Alison Knopf
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly
Diet and metabolism studies
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Study urges adding morphine to initiation doses of methadone

Alison Knopf
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Abstract

In the fentanyl era, higher doses of methadone or buprenorphine are needed for many patients, researches have found. A study published last month found that initiating methadone treatment at higher doses and in combination with slow‐release oral morphine improve faster attainment of therapeutic doses of morphine.

Alcoholism & Drug Abuse WeeklyVol. 37(36)
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