Title | Buprenorphine/Naloxone Dose and Pain Intensity Among Individuals Initiating Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2014 |
Authors | Becker, William C., Dara Ganoczy, David A. Fiellin, and Amy S. B. Bohnert |
Journal | Journal of substance abuse treatment |
Date Published | 2014 Sep 26 |
ISSN | 1873-6483 |
Abstract | Opioid use disorder and pain often co-occur, complicating the treatment of each condition. Owing to its partial agonist properties, buprenorphine/naloxone (BUP/NX) may confer advantages over full agonist opioids for treatment of both conditions. The optimal dose of BUP/NX for comorbid pain is not known. We examined dose and other factors associated with pain intensity among patients initiating BUP/NX for opioid use disorder. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jsat.2014.09.007 |
Alternate Journal | J Subst Abuse Treat |