Clinical Note: Use of Clonidine to Detoxify Opiate-Addicted Patients

Authors

Dennis L. Caffrey
Tai P. Yoo

Abstract

This study investigated the utility of systematically administering clonidine to detoxify opiate-dependent inpatients. Fifteen patients received a 0.1 mg dose of clonidine orally at 8:00 am, 12:00 noon, 4:00 pm, and at bedtime. A 0.1 mg dose was also administered as needed if any withdrawal signs were evidenced, but this additional dose was rarely needed after the second day of treatment. Night sweats were the only significant complaint reported. All 15 patients were successfully detoxified after ten days of treatment.

Recommended Citation

Caffrey, Dennis L. and Yoo, Tai P. (1982) "Clinical Note: Use of Clonidine to Detoxify Opiate-Addicted Patients," Henry Ford Hospital Medical Journal : Vol. 30 : No. 3 , 168-169.
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.henryford.com/hfhmedjournal/vol30/iss3/14