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Men who subsequently had chemotherapy (Docetaxel 75 mg m 2 3-weekly or Mitoxantrone 12 mg m 2 3-weekly) had blood samples drawn prior to each cycle of treatment
Why Opioids Backfire With Repeated Use With repeated exposure, the nervous system adapts to opioids, leading to: Tolerance , requiring higher doses for the same effect (33,35) Dependence , with withdrawal symptoms when doses wear off (35) Opioid-induced hyperalgesia , a paradoxical increase in pain sensitivity (33,36) Rather than calming pain long term, opioids can sensitize the nervous system, making everyday stimuli feel more painful (33,36)
Most patients can expect to pay a copay or coinsurance fee , typically $25 to $100 or more, depending on the plans terms