- Successful Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (OWS) management can help both physically dependent and OUD patients through opioid withdrawal
- When treating patients with OUD, LUCEMYRA should only be used in conjunction with a comprehensive management program for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
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Hear from an HCP and patients about their experiences with LUCEMYRA
Opioid Withdrawal Management: Patient Case Profiles
The following seven patient profiles represent patients who may be appropriate for treatment with LUCEMYRA. These include four patients with physical opioid dependence and three patients with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
Physical Opioid Dependence

Kaitlyn J.*
50 years old
Physical Opioid Dependence (Pre Procedure)
Medical History
Medical history is significant for degenerative disc disease in the lower spine, which was diagnosed two years ago by an osteopathic physician.
Over the past two years, the patient and physician tried a variety of therapies for pain relief, including ibuprofen, as well as physical therapy.
A year ago, the patient began to receive epidural corticosteroid injections every 90 days due to increasing pain.

Daniel T.*
28 years old
Physical Opioid Dependence (Post Surgery)
Medical History
Surgical history significant for surgery on left forearm, during which time internal fixation was utilized to repair multiple fractures to both the radius and ulna.

Leonard D.*
25 years old
Physical Opioid Dependence
Medical History
Surgical history is significant for two surgeries on left knee to repair anterior cruciate ligament tears and a torn meniscus.
Current medications include hydrocodone and acetaminophen.
Patient is employed full-time as a landscaper and plays basketball in a local league.

Tracey A.*
48 years old
Physical Opioid Dependence
Medical History
Medical history is significant for lumbar disc disease due to trauma, dysthymia, and anxiety.
Current medications include duloxetine, alprazolam†, and oxycodone.
Patient is a high school teacher and a guidance counselor.
Opioid Use Disorder

David O.*
42 years old
Opioid Use Disorder
Medical History
Medical history is significant for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), which was diagnosed three years ago.
He currently sees a psychiatrist for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Timothy C.*
40 years old
Opioid Use Disorder
Medical History
Medical history is significant for Crohn’s disease, depression, anxiety, and a prior diagnosis of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) five years ago.
Current medications include infliximab and citalopram.
Patient works as a short-order cook, but with periods of unemployment.

Julie-Kay M.*
35 years old
Opioid Use Disorder
Medical History
Medical history is significant for fibromyalgia and depression.
Patient was diagnosed with fibromyalgia prior to current PCP assuming her care. She works full-time in administration at a law firm.
Reference: 1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Calculating total daily dose of opioids for safer dosage. https://www.cdc.gov/drugoverdose/pdf/calculating_total_daily_dose-a.pdf. Accessed January 13, 2021.