How is Lucemyra Used?
Lucemyra is a relatively new medication that works by effectively blocking the release of norepinephrine and in turn reducing the more severe symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal. Norepinephrine is a vital hormone that is widely thought to play a role in certain bodily functions like sleep regulation, blood pressure, alertness, and stress response. When an individual is undergoing opioid withdrawal, he or she will experience a wide range of physical and psychological symptoms that can be partially attributed to an excessive release of this hormone within the brain.
Lucemyra and Opioid Detox
Lucemyra is a non-opioid prescription medication used to treat the symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal – however, it is important to note that this medication is not a standalone treatment for opioid use disorder, and it should only be taken by men and women over the age of 18. Seeing as this medication is relatively new to the market, there has not yet been extensive research done on its potential side effects – however, adults who have taken this medication during the opioid withdrawal process have reported decreased severity of symptoms and a shorter amount of time spent detoxing.
According to the official Lucemyra website, the medication provided the biggest improvement in symptom relief on Day 2 and Day 3 of opioid withdrawal when symptoms were often most severe. The studied timeline is as follows:
Day 1: Patients reported feeling some relief from more severe withdrawal symptoms.
Day 2: On the second day of treatment, patients began to experience a noticeable improvement in symptom relief.
Day 3: By the third day of treatment, patients reported feeling an even more significant improvement in symptom relief and a noticeable decrease in symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal.
This medication, along with many others, can be exceptionally beneficial when it comes to effectively treating the more severe symptoms of opioid withdrawal.
Does Lucemyra Help With Opioid Withdrawal?
Individuals who abuse potent prescription painkillers and illicit opioids like heroin are likely to experience symptoms of withdrawal after just several weeks of heavy and repetitive use. While symptoms of opioid withdrawal are not generally life-threatening when treated in a medically monitored detox facility, they can prove to be extremely uncomfortable when Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is not utilized. Medications like Lucemyra often proved to be an essential component of effective MAT, and are exceptionally beneficial when combined with intensive therapeutic intervention and proven holistic treatment methods. At Agape Treatment Center, we focus on providing our clients with highly integrated and individualized care.
Some of the more common symptoms associated with opioid withdrawal include:
- Agitation and irritability
- Moderate to severe anxiety
- Insomnia another sleep-related issues
- Flu-like symptoms, including increased tearing, profuse sweating, runny nose, and low-grade fever
- Excessive yawning – this is the most common during the first few days of the withdrawal process
- Severe abdominal cramping
- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
- Uncontrollable body tremors and shaking
- Other mild physical symptoms, including goosebumps and dilated pupils
In most cases, symptoms will take hold within the first 12 hours of the last prescription painkiller dose or heroin usage, and will last for between one and two weeks – depending on how quickly and effectively they are treated.
Agape Treatment Center and Opioid Addiction
At Agape Treatment Center, we believe in the far-reaching benefits of medications like Lucemyra when it comes to effectively and efficiently treating opioid withdrawal symptoms. Upon admission to our treatment program, you will undergo a thorough and personalized medical and clinical evaluation, which will help our team determine if Medication-Assisted Treatment is beneficial for your unique case. If it is determined that MAT will make symptoms more tolerable and short-lived, you will be prescribed medication by a clinical to assist you in the recovery procrss.
Once physical stabilization has been achieved, our team works to develop an individualized aftercare plan, ultimately helping each client transition into the next appropriate level of clinical care. For more information on our comprehensive, multi-phased program of addiction recovery, reach out today.
