Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Opiate Addiction

Hello, I am recovering from opiate addiction. I am taking Buprenorphine and have been prescribed clonazepam for nineteen years for OCD and related anxiety and insomnia. I take 16 mgs. Of Bup. Daily and 1mg. Of clonazepam. I also have been diagnosed with stage IIIa melanoma. I agreed to be weened off my clonazepam at the beginning of my Bup. Induction as the prescribing MD didn t feel comfortable with the combination of the two medications. Now, with the Cancer DX I am not prepared to go through the inevitable withdrawal from long term benzodiazapine treatment. I am trying to find another doctor. Any suggestions?
Thu, 4 Feb 2016
Report Abuse
Addiction Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
First, the cancer is not necessarily curable and could be fatal and have painful complications along the way. One might want to hold off any decisions until that is determined and prognosis is estimated. Then, long term benzodiazepine being tapered down can be quite significantly risky and might require 2 or 3 days of inpatient observation, but should not be a long time to have the taper.
First, get an oncologist. second, oncologists often prescribe and manange a lot of controlled substances. then there are the other issues.
I find this answer helpful
Psychiatrist,  Dr. Bajrang Lal Dhaka's  Response
Hi dear, with the cancer diagnosed you can continue buprenorphine and clonazepam.dose adjustment will be required for that you can consult a psychiatrist.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Beta-lactam


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Opiate Addiction

First, the cancer is not necessarily curable and could be fatal and have painful complications along the way. One might want to hold off any decisions until that is determined and prognosis is estimated. Then, long term benzodiazepine being tapered down can be quite significantly risky and might require 2 or 3 days of inpatient observation, but should not be a long time to have the taper. First, get an oncologist. second, oncologists often prescribe and manange a lot of controlled substances. then there are the other issues.