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Signs and symptomsAgit<strong>at</strong>ion, anxiety,tremorsSleeplessnessGeneralised aches andpainsPain management and postoper<strong>at</strong>ive careTre<strong>at</strong>mentDiazepam up to 5 - 10 mg orally QDS asrequired. Short course only (not to beprescribed <strong>at</strong> discharge).In severe cases of anxiety or agit<strong>at</strong>ioncontact the on-call psychi<strong>at</strong>rist.Zopiclone 7.5mg orally nocte. Shortcourse only (not to be prescribed <strong>at</strong>discharge).Oral paracetamol 1 g QDS and• oral ibuprofen 1.2 g – 1.8 gdaily in 3 or 4 divided doses or• oral diclofenac 50 mg tds.Topical muscle rubefacients.Untre<strong>at</strong>ed heroin withdrawal typically reaches it peak 36 to 72 hoursafter the last dose. Symptoms of withdrawal will usually havesubsided significantly after five days.For further inform<strong>at</strong>ion or advice contact Pharmacy or the Pain Teamon bleep 2492 or 2493.Coventry Community Drugs team can be contacted on024 7655 3845 during normal office hours for advice.<strong>Anaesthetists</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong> January 2010 121

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