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Dr. Cynthia Vuittonet, M.D.
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Dr. Cynthia Vuittonet is an Addiction Medicine Physician in Perth Amboy, NJ. Vuittonet is dedicated to helping patients receive the treatment they need so they can enjoy a positive and fulfilling lifestyle. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Vuittonet is uncompromising in her dedication to the well-being of her patients and strives to provide the best care. In addition to patient care, Dr. Vuittonet is the current Chief Medical Officer of Jewish Renaissance Medical Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center in Perth Amboy, NJ and a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. Dr. Vuittonet has been published in many peer-reviewed journals and is the recipient of many prestigious awards, including the American College of Physicians Young Achiever Award and most recently was selected as a Fellow in the American College of Physicians. Additionally, Dr. Vuittonet is a member of numerous professional organizations and membership committees. She is committed to providing skilled, comprehensive health care in a warm and compassionate environment and seeks to build strong, long-lasting relationships to optimize patient care, education, and outcomes.
12 years
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Dr. Cynthia Vuittonet, M.D.
- PERTH AMBOY, NJ
- Brown Medical School
- Accepting new patients
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Hydrocodone withdrawal?
My advice would be to see a medical professional to discuss options for detox or Pain Management.
What are withdrawal symptoms after using painkillers?
The most common symptoms of opioid withdrawal are muscle pain, chills, sweats, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, insomnia, and irritability
What makes heroin so addictive?
Heroin is made with an additive, called fentanyl. Fentanyl is very cheap, and highly addictive. The reason why it is so addictive is because it creates a euphoria and a neurologic READ MORE
Heroin is made with an additive, called fentanyl. Fentanyl is very cheap, and highly addictive. The reason why it is so addictive is because it creates a euphoria and a neurologic response in the brain. In addition to the neurologic response, the body becomes chemically dependent on the opioid, due to its affinity for one of the receptors in the brain. without this receptor, being occupied by an opiate, individuals will go through withdrawal.
How long do the effects of opioids stay in your system?
Chronic opioid use can lead to hormonal dysfunction and neurologic changes. Each person varies. Some have life long changes from chronic opioid use.
Inadvertent Xanax withdrawal symptoms?
Your withdrawal symptoms should stop after you restart your medication. Typically after the first dose most people have resolution of their withdrawal. There could be another reason READ MORE
Your withdrawal symptoms should stop after you restart your medication. Typically after the first dose most people have resolution of their withdrawal. There could be another reason why you aren’t feeling well. Speak to your doctor.
Dependency to opiate vs addiction
Chemically dependent on a medication requires tolerance and an element of withdrawal when the medication is not taken. “Addiction” or substance use disorder is a term that we use READ MORE
Chemically dependent on a medication requires tolerance and an element of withdrawal when the medication is not taken. “Addiction” or substance use disorder is a term that we use to distinguish an unhealthy use of a substance. In your case, I would talk to the doctor prescribing your medications and perhaps involving your family in that conversation as it pertains to your terminal condition.
Can medications give you a false positive on a drug test?
Urine drug screens can be done on site and read rapidly. There can be false positive or even negatives. All urine tests should be sent to a lab to do a full quantitative analysis READ MORE
Urine drug screens can be done on site and read rapidly. There can be false positive or even negatives. All urine tests should be sent to a lab to do a full quantitative analysis to determine if it was a false positive or a true positive.