Tag: opioid side effects

Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: How to Spot and Treat It
Lee Mckenna 2 2 December 2025

Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: How to Spot and Treat It

Opioid-induced hyperalgesia (OIH) is when long-term opioid use makes pain worse instead of better. Learn how to recognize the signs, why it happens, and what treatments actually work - from tapering doses to ketamine and genetic testing.