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Old 07-05-2007, 10:48 AM
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Lightbulb People who drink ALOT

of water AND use diuretics and the drugs are more at risk.

When sodium is restricted, then, the hyponatriemia may occur. I had a patient a couple of years ago who was on high dose morphine sustained release form, and
had this happen. But he had poor habits, as well, and that may have contributed.

Tramadol is not an opiate exactly...but there is information about it and hyponatremia:

http://www.australianprescriber.com/...7/4/artid/495/

I think those using the drugs I listed above should learn the signs, just for safety's sake. You may never have it happen, but who knows?
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