Consistent Buprenorphine Use May Cut Overdose Risk in Youth Medication adherence patterns for opioid use disorder can affect youth health outcomes, with low adherence tied to risk for opioid overdose and hospitalization, while high adherence may be protective
FDA Pushes for New Buprenorphine Labeling - Medscape The FDA urges manufacturers to revise labeling of transmucosal buprenorphine products to ease access to higher doses because of the rise of high-potency opioids like fentanyl
Treating Opioid Use During Pregnancy Helps Mom and Baby Pregnant women treated with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD) experienced significantly better outcomes for themselves and their infants than women not treated with buprenorphine during
Don’t Stop OUD Drugs Before Surgery: Study - Medscape Buprenorphine and related drugs oppose the effects of the opioids often needed to manage pain after surgery, leading to concern that some patients' pain would be unbearable after their surgery
Opioid Addiction Meds May Help Curb Kratom Dependence - Medscape Results of a comprehensive literature review and an expert survey suggest buprenorphine, naltrex one, and methadone may be effective for patients seeking help for kratom addiction, and if further