Original research
by
Luba, Rachel et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Fentanyl is a highly lipophilic mu opioid receptor agonist increasingly found in heroin and other drug supplies that is contributing to marked increases in opioid-related overdose and may be complicating treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD). This study aimed to measure the influence of body mass index (BMI) on fentanyl withdrawal and clearance.
Findings/Key points
High body mass index (BMI) status (overweight or obese) appears to be an important predictor of slower fentanyl clearance and higher SOWS maximum scores across the inpatient period than lower BMI status.
Design/methods
Secondary analysis of an inpatient study (n=150)
Keywords
About PWUD
Withdrawal
Drug checking
Transitions in care/treatment
