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Buprenorphine
is the first oral medication that has been approved in the U.S. that
physicians can prescribe in their offices to people who are dependent
or addicted to opiates such as pain medication, heroin, or methadone.
Buprenorphine is an effective medication for opiate addiction that
does not require daily or weekly visits to a clinic. Buprenorphine
blocks the effects of other opiates. This eliminates cravings and
prevents withdrawal symptoms such as pain and nausea. Patients can
be maintained on buprenorphine or go through detoxification.
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