Tapering off opioids: When and how
Not sure how to taper off opioids? Visit this site to learn more about tapering safely and effectively and managing your withdrawal symptoms.
Opioid Tapering – Information for Patients
Learn why you should taper or consider decreasing opioid medications, the side effects of opioid therapy, what to expect when tapering, and how to taper.
Opioid Dose Calculator
Fill in the mg per day for whichever opioids your patient is taking. The web page will automatically calculate the total morphine equivalents per day.
Opioid Withdrawal Attenuation Combination
This resource provides attenuation combinations for acute withdrawal and anticipated withdrawal as a part of a planned taper.
BRAVO! A Collaborative Approach to Opioid Tapering
This booklet provides primary care providers with guidelines and tools to support them as they work with patients on long-term opioid therapy. It is also intended to provide materials for ...
Effective Opioid Tapering Practices
Overview resource including information on tapering protocol, reassessing the patient and meeting the goals of tapering.
Guidance on opioid tapering in the context of chronic pain: Evidence, practical advice and frequently asked questions
This article in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal provides practical evidence to inform individualized opioid-tapering regimens
HHS Guide for Clinicians on the Appropriate Dosage Reduction or Discontinuation of Long-Term Opioid Analgesics
This guide provides advice to clinicians who are considering or implementing a reduction in opioid dosage or discontinuation of long-term opioid therapy, including information on: the risks of an opioid ...
Opioid and Benzodiazepine tapering flow sheet
Use this flow sheet when considering tapering your patients off of opioids or benzodiazepines
Opioid Taper Decision Tool
Designed to assist Primary Care providers in determining if an opioid taper is necessary for a specific patient, in performing the taper, and in providing follow-up and support during the ...
American Academy of Family Physicians’ Opioid Tapering Resource
Find information on reasons to taper, recommendations for tapering, along with the physical signs and symptoms and treatment options associated with each stage of withdrawal.