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Opiate withdrawal

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Alternative Names

Withdrawal from opioids; Dopesickness


Symptoms

Symptoms of withdrawal include:

  • Dilated pupils
  • Diarrhea
  • Runny nose
  • Goose bumps
  • Abdominal pain.
  • Sweating
  • Agitation
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting

Signs and tests

A physical exam and clinical history are often sufficient to diagnose opiate withdrawal. A urine or serum drug screen can verify the existence of opiates and any other drugs of abuse.


Review Date: 05/17/2006
Reviewed By: Paul Ballas, D.O., Department of Psychiatry, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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