What are your preferred non-benzodiazepine therapies for the hyperactive/agitated phase of methamphetamine withdrawal, both in the hospital and in the office?
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Psychiatry · SaVida Health
In our outpatient substance use disorder practice, we tend to use lisdexamphetamine (Vyvanse) at fairly high doses off-label for patients with meth withdrawal. We establish a buddy system preferably with someone who lives with them, provide Suicide hotline phone number, describe reasons to transport...
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Hospital Medicine · Baylor University Medical Center
From an inpatient perspective:
- Dexmedetomidine [Precedex] IV if in the ICU or stepdown/transitional care unit that allows the infusion. It is well tolerated and, when effective, is a great tool to get the patient through an "acute" phase of his/her care.
- Ketamine IV [infusion] - there may be outpa...