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Abstract
Abstract
Buprenorphine is a mixed opioid agonistlantagonist which appears to produce less physical dependence and respiratory depression than typical μ-agonist opioids. These effects suggest its use for analgesia for drug abusers. However, buprenorphine may precipitate withdrawal from other opioids. The present case illustrates the utility of buprenorphine and describes a method to transfer a patient from a μ-agonist to buprenorphine without precipitating withdrawal or interrupting analgesia.