Randel L. Stenson, M.D
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June 19, 2023
Hyperalgesia and Opioids
This article sheds light on an often overlooked and misunderstood phenomenon known as drug-induced hyperalgesia. Essentially, it means that people who take opioids regularly can become more sensitive to pain. Initially, opioids provide relief for a few hours, but as the medication wears off, the underlying pain may feel even worse. Unfortunately, this is often mistaken as the pain condition worsening, leading to a dangerous cycle of increasing opioid doses. This can result in unintended opioid addiction, known as iatrogenic opioid addiction, where patients become physically dependent on the medication.
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