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In reply: Opioid therapy and sleep apnea (June 2016)

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Dr. Geller makes some excellent points about sleep and opioid use. Opioids pose risks,[1][1] just like any other type of medication. In particular, opioids have been linked to sleep-disordered breathing,… Click to show full abstract

Dr. Geller makes some excellent points about sleep and opioid use. Opioids pose risks,[1][1] just like any other type of medication. In particular, opioids have been linked to sleep-disordered breathing, which affects 70% to 85% of patients taking opioids.[2][2]–[4][3] Other options can be used

Keywords: opioid therapy; apnea june; reply opioid; therapy sleep; sleep apnea; june 2016

Journal Title: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
Year Published: 2017

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