Simplified rapid low-dose buprenorphine induction method for individuals using fentanyl: a case series
In this case series, the simplified rapid low-dose buprenorphine induction protocol was well-tolerated and 77.8% of patients using fentanyl were able to successfully initiate buprenorphine-naloxone maintenance. Benefits of this protocol are use of a single, standard dose of buprenorphine-naloxone, rapid induction timeline over only 8 h, and simple patient instructions.
Authors
- Ryan Alexander (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4892-0378)
- Noah Woford
Institutions
- Lincoln Memorial University (US)
- Webb School of Knoxville (US)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Addiction Science & Clinical Practice
- Published
- 2025-11-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13722-025-00620-8
- Primary Topic
- Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00