Initiation of opioid use during a flare of symptoms can eventually lead to chronic opioid use (COU), which can have detrimental effects on a patient’s IBD, as well as their overall clinical health.
C. Andrew Kistler, MD, PharmD
Andy authors Cancer Therapy Advisor's "In the Clinic" column. He is a gastroenterologist with interests in GI oncology, immunotherapy, the gut microbiome, and clinical pharmacology.