Description

Discontinuation of opioid may be indicated in a chronic pain patient if certain conditions are present.


Indications for discontinuation of opioid therapy may include:

(1) diversion

(2) prescription forgery or fraud

(3) failure to adhere to the treatment plan

(4) lack of benefit

(5) need to convert a prescription for multiple opioids to a single agent (consolidation)

(6) serious adverse side effect(s)

(7) hospitalization

(8) excessive opioid dosing


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