Ultiva Withdrawal and Detox

Ultiva is a prescription medication used as an analgesic agent for patients in intensive care units and for adults in postoperative periods who are under direct supervision of an anesthesia practitioner. The medication is indicated for intravenous administration.

The most common side effects associated with using Ultiva are nausea, hypotension, vomiting, and muscle rigidity. Other possible side effects of Ultiva which are less common include bradycardia, shivering, fever, dizziness, visual disturbance, headache, respiratory depression, apnea, pruritus, tachycardia, postoperative pain, hypertension, agitation, chills, warm sensation, pain at the IV site, and hypoxia.

This is not a complete list of possible Ultiva side effects. Call your doctor for more information if you believe that you are experiencing a side effect of Ultiva that is not listed above.

Patients who no longer want to use Ultiva should schedule a meeting with their doctor to taper off their Ultiva dosage. Tapering off the Ultiva dosage gives patients ample time to adjust to less and less of the medication in order to prevent severe Ultiva withdrawal symptoms from occurring.

Ultiva should never be stopped suddenly or “cold turkey.” If you are addicted to Ultiva and you suddenly stop using the drug,  the risk of experiencing enhanced, unwanted withdrawal symptoms will increase. You should never adjust your Ultiva dosage levels or treatment schedule in any way unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor or pharmacist.

Common withdrawal symptoms of opioid medications like Ultiva include restlessness, watery eyes, runny nose, yawning, sweating, chills, muscle pain, dilated pupils, irritability, anxiety, backaches, joint pain, weakness, abdominal cramps, insomnia, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, high blood pressure, fast breathing, and increased heart rate.

All patients experience Ultiva withdrawal symptoms differently. This is because your age, organ function, genetics, your Ultiva dosage levels, Ultiva usage frequency all influence how quickly medications are processed in your body.

For some patients, withdrawal symptoms of Ultiva may only last a few days. For other patients, this timeline may be extended to 7 days or longer.

Patients who are having difficulty managing Ultiva withdrawal symptoms for any reason should seek a medically assisted detoxification program to support them during this potentially difficult time. This type of program allows patients to completely detox from Ultiva in a safe environment. They will also be able to ask medically-trained staff questions about the withdrawal process.

All patients experience withdrawal differently. Do not be afraid to seek support during this time if you need it.

Patients using prescription medications should always have an updated list ready of their current medications, herbal products, or over-the-counter drugs they regularly take, and share this list with their doctor. This is important as many different types of medications and substances can cause interactions with Ultiva. Some medications may reduce the effectiveness of Ultiva while others may produce a dangerous or even deadly interaction.

Products which have been shown to adversely interact with Ultiva include benzodiazepines, sedatives, hypnotics, anxiolytics, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, general anesthetics, antipsychotics, opioids, alcohol, mirtazapine, trazodone, tramadol, monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors, butorphanol, nalbuphine, pentazocine, and buprenorphine.

Choosing an Ultiva treatment center to support you during your recovery process is a key step to live a happier, healthier, substance-free life. If you have questions about what kind of Ultiva center is right for you, set up a meeting with your doctor to discuss which features you should seek in an Ultiva rehab center. You may also want to consider how long you have been using Ultiva and your Ultiva dosage levels when you are making this decision.

If you or someone you know is suffering from an Ultiva addiction or another type of substance abuse disorder, you should seek professional help as soon as possible. The Recovery Village offers a variety of resources and treatment options that can be tailored to fit each patient’s unique recovery needs.