2005
Buprenorphine tablet versus liquid: A clinical trial comparing plasma levels, efficacy, and symptoms
Chawarski MC, Moody DE, Pakes J, O'Connor PG, Schottenfeld RS. Buprenorphine tablet versus liquid: A clinical trial comparing plasma levels, efficacy, and symptoms. Journal Of Substance Use And Addiction Treatment 2005, 29: 307-312. PMID: 16311183, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsat.2005.08.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTrough concentrationsPlasma concentrationsOpiate-dependent volunteersIllicit opioid usePeak plasma concentrationBuprenorphine doseBuprenorphine tabletsOpioid useWithdrawal symptomsBuprenorphine levelsPlasma levelsTablet doseClinical trialsLarge intersubjectLiquid formulationStudy participantsIntrasubject variabilityPlasma samplesPeak concentrationTablet formulationLiquid dosesDays of maintenanceSymptomsDoseConcentration curve
1999
Plasma concentrations of buprenorphine 24 to 72 hours after dosing
Chawarski MC, Schottenfeld RS, O’Connor P, Pakes J. Plasma concentrations of buprenorphine 24 to 72 hours after dosing. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 1999, 55: 157-163. PMID: 10402160, DOI: 10.1016/s0376-8716(98)00192-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose scheduleWithdrawal symptomsPlasma concentrationsDaily buprenorphine doseHigh-dose scheduleThrice-weekly scheduleAdministration of buprenorphineOpiate-dependent subjectsHigher plasma concentrationsUse of heroinBuprenorphine doseDaily administrationOutpatient clinicPlasma levelsSublingual administrationAgonist effectsOpiate useHeroin useLow doseHigh doseBuprenorphine solutionMg/70High dosesConcentration 24Dependent subjects
1997
Three methods of opioid detoxification in a primary care setting. A randomized trial.
O'Connor PG, Carroll KM, Shi JM, Schottenfeld RS, Kosten TR, Rounsaville BJ. Three methods of opioid detoxification in a primary care setting. A randomized trial. Annals Of Internal Medicine 1997, 127: 526-30. PMID: 9313020, DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-127-7-199710010-00004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrimary care settingOpioid detoxificationCare settingsBuprenorphine groupWithdrawal symptomsDouble-blind clinical trialOpioid-dependent patientsHeroin-dependent patientsPrimary care clinicsWithdrawal symptom scoresSevere withdrawal symptomsDrug treatment programsSubstance abuse treatmentNaltrexone groupCare clinicsSymptom scoresPharmacologic protocolClinical trialsTreatment protocolClonidineTreatment retentionBuprenorphineNaltrexoneTreatment programAbuse treatment