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Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia: Recognizing and Managing Paradoxical Pain

• Cheryl Moran
• August 12, 2026
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Learn how to recognize and manage Opioid-Induced Hyperalgesia (OIH), a condition where opioids increase pain sensitivity. Discover the differences between OIH and tolerance, key symptoms like allodynia, and evidence-based treatments including dose reduction and NMDA antagonists.