Follow these steps exactly, every time
Not every patient is an appropriate candidate
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Caution must be exercised in prescribing these agents in patients with an increased risk of side effects, such as excessive weight, comorbid severe depression, dependence issues and compromised respiratory reserve, particularly in combination with opioids
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