Over-the-counter Withdrawal Aids
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, and the following is NOT medical advice. It is merely a list of things that have helped others get through opiate withdrawal. Before starting a regiment with any kind of medicine, it is imperative that the patient discusses his/her plan with a licensed medical professional. Some of the medicine listed can react badly with certain foods and other medicines.
Other Names |
Symptoms |
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| 5-HTP | — |
Depression, insomnia |
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| Diphenhydramine | Sominex, Tylenol PM |
Insomnia |
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| DLPA | D- & L-phenylalanine |
Pain, depression, etc. |
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| Ibuprofen | Advil, Motrin IB |
Muscle/bone pain |
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| Kava Kava | — |
Anxiety, insomnia |
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| Loperamide | Imodium A-D |
Diarrhea, etc. |
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| L-tyrosine | — |
Depression, energy, mood |
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| Melatonin | — |
Insomnia |
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| Milk Thistle | — |
Liver health |
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| Multivitamin | Centrum or generic equiv. |
General well-being |
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| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | — |
Depression, general health |
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| Valerian Root | — |
Insomnia, anxiety |
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| Vitamin B6 | — |
Energy, depression |
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| Vitamin B12 | — |
Energy, brain function |