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Medicines naloxone hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

naloxone hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can naloxone hydrochloride cause opioid withdrawal?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Yes. Rapid reversal can cause abrupt withdrawal, particularly after high opioid exposure or in physical dependence.

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Naloxone 400 micrograms/ml solution for injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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