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Substance Withdrawal Syndrome (Withdrawal Symptoms) Summary

Description: Physiological and psychological symptoms associated with withdrawal from the use of a drug after prolonged administration or habituation. The concept includes withdrawal from smoking or drinking, as well as withdrawal from an administered drug.

Also Known As: Withdrawal Symptoms; Drug Withdrawal Symptom; Substance Withdrawal Syndromes; Symptom, Drug Withdrawal; Symptom, Withdrawal Show All >>

Networked: 2508 relevant articles (174 outcomes, 353 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Substance Withdrawal Syndrome

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Nicotine : 34 outcomes 72 studies in 442 results : FDA 9
  2. Buprenorphine (Subutex) : 14 outcomes 14 studies in 93 results : FDA 11 Generic
  3. Methadone (Dolophine) : 13 outcomes 27 studies in 184 results : FDA 22 Generic
  4. Benzodiazepines : 12 outcomes 27 studies in 181 results : IBA
  5. Clonidine (ST 155) : 11 outcomes 17 studies in 110 results : FDA 55 Generic
  6. Morphine (MS Contin) : 9 outcomes 32 studies in 232 results : FDA 37 Generic
  7. Naloxone (Narcan) : 6 outcomes 18 studies in 183 results : FDA 60 Generic
  8. Bupropion (Wellbutrin) : 6 outcomes 5 studies in 39 results : FDA 28 Generic
  9. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol) : 4 outcomes 15 studies in 99 results : IBA
  10. Cocaine (Cocaine HCl) : 4 outcomes 15 studies in 80 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Substance Withdrawal Syndrome

  1. Pain (Aches)
  2. Seizures (Seizure)
  3. Weight Gain
  4. Constipation
  5. Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (Insomnia)
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Key Therapies for Substance Withdrawal Syndrome

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  1. Analgesia : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 33 results
  2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy) : 3 outcomes 5 studies in 30 results
  3. Nebulizers and Vaporizers (Inhaler) : 1 outcome 2 studies in 7 results
  4. Electroacupuncture : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
  5. Subcutaneous Injections : 1 outcome 1 study in 2 results
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