Another medicine for the detox toolkit

[Robin6298]

In 2009, scientists at Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that a commonly available non-addictive drug can prevent symptoms of withdrawal from opioids with little likelihood of serious side effects. The drug, ondansetron, (zofran) which is already approved to treat nausea and vomiting, appears to avoid some of the problems that accompany existing treatments for addiction to opiates.

Go to your favorite search engine, and plug-in Zofran, Stanford University, opiate withdrawal. You should be able to find and read several very informative articles.

Keep in mind, Zofran is a prescription medication. It's non narcotic, and non habit forming. There are a few contraindications (health conditions and drug interactions) with the drug, which is why talking to your doctor to obtain this medicine is your best bet.

I have been clean a long time, however, I have several medical issues where I have had to use narcotics for pain relief. I took them as prescribed, however, several times, I was on them long enough to cause physical dependance. Then, when the pain is manageable, the usual drill. Taper down, then stopping the medication. There's always some w/d symptoms when stopping. I actually stumbled onto Zofran's help with w/d by accident. I was prescribed it for migraine induced nausea. Took it for some mild w/d nausea, and viola. Helped with the cramping too.  So, I decided to do and internet search, and found that I wasn't imagining it.

I rarely post, but I come here often to read other people's stories.  I hope that this may be some help to people to reach that all important goal of getting and staying clean :-)

[Robin6298]

Absolutely,I agree about asking your doctor. Thats what I wrote in my first post. Just as anyone should when considering using ANY drug, OTC or otherwise. For example, Immodium is popular for detox for the inevitable bathroom issues. However, it should be used very cautiously with people who have a history of liver disease,  those who have diarrhea caused by antibiotics, and those who are taking certain anti-virals. Another example is the use of herbal supplements. They are contraindicated with countless prescripition medicines. Pregnant women who are in detox should most definitely be under a doctor's care.

This medicine could be a big help, to someone who can safely use it.  Along with all the other known tools. I know it helped me. Just hoping that the info could be useful..

[vicki595]

Yes. It MIGHT help. The thing is, since the Stanford study, nothing else has been documented and that was 3years ago. I understand how it could work for wd's because it attaches to all those pain receptors but the dose isn't clear.

Then there's the danger of use in pregnancy AND how this med affects the heart contractility. So, I don't know if I would tell folks to run out and ask for it.They can certainly ask their doctor about it though.

[Robin6298]

I thought so too. I hope that this could help many on here, get 'through the grind' of detox. Any relief at all is a godsend during that time. Just might help those who want to give up when they are in the thick of it.

[vicki595]

Really interesting!  I'm going to check it out right now...thanks!