Palonosetron and Hydroxyzine to Reduce Opioid Withdrawal
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Opioid medications are commonly used for pain relief. When given over time, physical
dependence can occur. This results in unpleasant side effects--such as agitation and
nausea--if opioid medications are suddenly stopped. We are interested in knowing if a
medication named Ondansetron can help ease or prevent symptoms associated with opioid
withdrawal. We are also interested in knowing if a similar (but more potent FDA-approved
drug, palonosetron) can more effectively treat withdrawal symptoms with or without
combination with an antihistamine called hydroxyzine (vistaril).