Buprenorphine versus Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy

The New England Journal of Medicine·Nov 30

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Research suggests that buprenorphine may be a safer treatment option than methadone for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Studies have found that buprenorphine is associated with similar or better outcomes for infants compared to methadone. The comparison of buprenorphine and methadone for treating opioid dependence in pregnant individuals is the subject of various medical studies and reviews.

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