DRAFT CA MEEAC Opioid Guideline

Discontinue opioids via tapering, as opposed to abrupt cessation, in patients who have been treated with opioids for more than two weeks. When tapering, patients should be monitored to ensure that pain and function do not worsen. Transition to non-opioid medications if needed. (See Section 4, Tapering … ................
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