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Because it won't dissolve in your stomach.

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Q: Why does buprenorphine have to dissolve under your tongue?
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What kind of substance is buprenorphine?

Buprenorphine is a type of medication substance used to treat opioid drug addiction. It is taken as a pill that one allows to dissolve under the tongue and is available in either Suboxone or Naloxone form.


Do you dissolve Viagra tablets or swallow whole?

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Can the buprenorphine in the patches be extracted?

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Is sublingual tablet same with orodispersible tablet?

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What are the ways in which you can take a tablet?

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What is subligual?

Literally: 'under tongue' If you have to take a pill or some type of other medication (nitro perhaps) sublingually, you place it underneath your tongue and let it dissolve.


Why are some vitamins left under the tongue to dissolve?

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Should you swallow the spit after taking suboxone?

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How long for suboxone to kick in and take away the pain?

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