New Zealand Practice Guidelines for Opioid Substitution ...

8 mg (to max 32 mg total) 4 mg (to max 32 mg total) 0 mg Once client in minor withdrawal >1 hour Outpatient: Discharge home. Provide take-away 4–8 mg buprenorphine dose to be used for moderate withdrawal discomfort. Symptomatic medication as required. ................
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