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Re: Buprenorphine (response)

Posted by Rudiger on October 24, 2001, at 0:57:49

In reply to Re: Buprenorphine (response), posted by Dr. Bob on October 23, 2001, at 11:11:01

> From Dr. Nierenberg:
>
> Buprenorphene has not been extensively studied and the long-term risks are, as of yet, unknown. A fear still exists that some patients may get addicted to this opiate agonist/antagonist.


This irrational fear is exactly what's holding back the research and use of buprenorphine. The long-term risks of buprenorphine should be pretty well known by now, since it's been on the market for many years. Doctors may have the luxury of being fearful, but treatment-resistant patients, unfortunately, do not. A very disappointing and unenlightening response from Dr. Nierenberg.

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