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Is suboxone a good thing to use temporary to relieve withdrawal symptoms from opiates such as vicodin and percocet?
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Yes, Suboxone (buprenorphine) has been successfully used as a detoxification protocol to wean patients from opiate usage while minimizing withdrawal symptoms. Its molecules have a similar affinity for the same receptors as opiates but cause a less strong addictive potential, thus blocking the opiates and down-regulating the receptors for withdrawal. It may be used alone, or in combination with benzodiazepines (as Ativan, Xanax) or clonidine.
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2mg of suboxone would equal how many percocets?
2mg of Suboxone = 0 percocets. They have a completely different "feeling" and contain a totally different drug. Suboxone does not get you high. It only alleviates the negative symptoms associated with opiate withdrawal. Suboxone is also not an opiate, therefore you cannot create a standard such as "1 Suboxone = 1 Percocet" or whatever. Apples and Oranges.
Will you get withdrawal symptoms from taking suboxone one time?
If you're asking if you get withdrawal from the sub itself, you wont. soboxin (not sure of the correct spelling) relieves your withdrawal symptoms from narcotic drugs.
How is opiate withdrawal treated?
Two basic treatment approaches are used for managing opiate withdrawal. The first involves treating the symptoms of the withdrawal with appropriate medication
Addiction to suboxone...Is it true?
Buprenorphine is an opioid, and can produce the same withdrawal symptoms as any other opioids such as Oxycodone (Oxycontin, Percocet), Methodone, and Fentanyl). It can be physicaly and mentaly addictive just as the substances above can. Buprenorphine is the component of Suboxone that produces this effect. Suboxone however, is commonly used to treat opiate dependence in an outpatient setting.
Can you get sick if suboxone is out of your system for 24 hours and you take methadone?
No, you will not get sick. As long as the Suboxone is out of your system you will not feel any withdrawal symptoms.
How can you go through heroin withdrawal without the use of Suboxone and methadone but maybe the use of Klonopin or Xanax?
Klonopin and Xanax are not opiates, so, they will do nothing to alleviate the symptoms of heroin withdrawal. Only another opiate can alleviate the symptoms of heroin withdrawal.
What drug is available to help withdrawal symptoms of suboxone?
Gabapentin 400 and clonidine and ibuprofen 800 and Hydrochloride 25 And Seroquel
Can you take Demerol with subotex?
No. The naltrexone in suboxone will cause you to have the same symptoms of opiate withdrawal (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, disphoria.)
What is a synthetic opiate that blocks the effects of heroin and eliminates withdrawal symptoms has a proven record of success for people addicted to heroin?
Suboxone
How long after you take methadone can you take suboxone?
You can take methadone after suboxone but do not take suboxone after methadone. If you have any opiates in your system and take suboxone, you will go into withdrawal......
If someone on Suboxone maintenance slips can they be remedicated at a maintenance dose once their tox screen is negative?
Yes, but it is absolutely essential that you wait until you're seriously in withdrawal from the other opiate, before you go back on Suboxone (like, a good 18 to 24 hours, at least). If you go back on Suboxone before you're in withdrawal from the other opiate, you will have the worst, most horrible withdrawal symptoms you've ever felt.
Your boyfriend is a heroin addict you know not very smart but he can only get rid of the withdrawal symptoms when he takes Suboxone where can you get Suboxone from?
From a doctor. Not all doctors are licensed to prescribe buprenorphine (the active ingredient in Suboxone), so see the Related Link below for a Buprenorphine Treatment Center Locator.
