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Tapering off opioids: When and how

When it's time to stop using the opioid medication
When it's time to stop using opioid medicine
Not sure if your medication is considered an opioid?
What a safe opioid taper involves

Not sure if your medication is considered an opioid?

Some examples of the many opioid medicines on the market today include:

  • Hydrocodone (Hysingla ER).
  • Hydrocodone-acetaminophen (Anexsia).
  • Fentanyl (Actiq, Fentora).
  • Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone, others).
  • Oxycodone-acetaminophen (Percocet, Oxycet).
  • Tramadol (Conzip).
  • Morphine (MS Contin).

Ask your healthcare team if you're not sure whether your pain medicine is an opioid.