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There is a term some pain docs like to use "Drug Holiday".

Believe me, there ain't no 'holiday' about it! But basically, in trying to keep tolerance levels down, backing off the meds is the only way to do it .
Easier said than done......that's basically why i went further out on a limb by asking about 'Naltrexone' .....and MrsD had some good info on these type meds (further up on this thread). The websites she provided explain the advantages/disadvantages.
There ARE options out there. The hard part is getting the right Doc to really sit down and individualize our situations and chemical makeup. Even at that, it's up to US to be the real detective.

Getting support from other pain sufferers has been the BEST medicine.