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Withdrawal from fentanyl can be more intense than withdrawal from other opioids. When appropriate, your clinician prescribes comfort medications alongside buprenorphine. This can help manage common symptoms of stopping fentanyl use, including nausea, muscle aches, and trouble sleeping.
We send you an at-home urinalysis kit through the mail so we can monitor your progress. This convenience is part of what makes telehealth treatment more accessible for individuals in rural areas without a nearby clinic or lab, as well as people with inflexible work hours or unreliable transportation. Urinalysis results help your care team fine-tune your dosage and catch anything that needs attention early.
OUD is all we treat. This focus means our clinicians understand how fentanyl affects the brain and how specific factors like tolerance, dosing history, and precipitated withdrawal risk affect your treatment. Your care team is prepared to adjust your dosage and treatment plan as your needs change.


Yes. Buprenorphine, including Suboxone, is FDA-approved to treat opioid use disorder. Buprenorphine reduces cravings and eases withdrawal symptoms when stopping fentanyl and other opioid use. However, starting this medication after using fentanyl requires more careful timing than other opioids.
Precipitated withdrawal happens when buprenorphine is started before enough of the fentanyl has left the body. Because fentanyl is stored in body fat and clears more slowly than other opioids, starting too early can trigger sudden and severe withdrawal symptoms. Ophelia clinicians plan your induction timing carefully to help you avoid precipitated withdrawal.
The wait time depends on your body and how much fentanyl you've used. However, the washout period is typically 16 to 72 hours. Your clinician assesses your symptoms and guides you on when it's safe to begin.
Yes. Dealing with common withdrawal symptoms like nausea, restlessness, and trouble sleeping is part of what makes fentanyl addiction treatment so difficult. Your clinician can prescribe comfort medications to help manage these symptoms while you wait to safely start buprenorphine.
Not usually.. Most Ophelia patients complete their washout period at home under guidance from their clinician. In rare cases, your clinician may recommend detox or a different level of care, and they’ll work with you to create a plan that meets your needs.
Ophelia clinicians meet with most patients for evaluation within one to three days of them reaching out. Since treatment is entirely virtual, you don't need to search for “fentanyl addiction treatment near me” to find providers accepting new patients in your area. Instead, you can meet with a clinician virtually from your phone, tablet, or computer.
Many insurance plans cover telehealth treatment for opioid use disorder, including Medicaid, Medicare, and most commercial plans. Because coverage can vary by plan and state, our team checks your benefits and walks you through your options before your first appointment.
Yes. Your treatment is private. Ophelia is 100% committed to your privacy and confidentiality, and we will never share your information with anyone without your permission, including your employer.
