Acute Pain Management in Patients on MOUD: A Clinical Guide
August 2026
Treating acute pain can be challenging in patients taking meds for opioid use disorder (MOUD)...buprenorphine, methadone, and naltrexone.
You already know that adding opioids to MOUD can increase the risk of side effects, overdose, or relapse. But undertreated pain can also worsen outcomes...including returning to opioid misuse.
Balance pain management with patient safety...while emphasizing realistic goals, such as improved function over complete pain relief.
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