Generic Subutex/buprenorphine. Ranking From Best To Worst. (Page 2)
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This is for people who actually take Subutex for the intended purpose for which it is used. So if you actually take the medication sublingually, this thread will help you. I have been taking buprenorphine for three and a half years now. This is what I have found: (8mg)
Best: Actavis 153/half moon (orange)
Middle: Roxanne 54/411 (white)
Worst: Hi-Tech 8/arrow
Again, this is for people who take medication as prescribed. You can actually break the medication in half and put it and the front of your lip like dip & chewing tobacco. It will take longer for it to dissolve like this but you will get much much more of the bupe.
Let me ask BD do you think the medication lasts longer then the expiration date
Re: Roxanne64 (# 170)
The mind is a powerful thing, so are the ingredients in each different generic. We don’t look close enough, but 1 ingredient or “inactive ingredient” could affect someone differently without even knowing that’s the cause. Reading this thread has made me realize that. I have a brand I prefer, and have taken ones that didn’t act the same for me, however. They are some people’s favorite, so that tells me, they work and have the bupe in them, however for one reason or another, a brand that doesn’t sit well with someone, is other peoples favorites. So would you not agree that’s reasonable to say the other ingredients are a factor? I exclude Sun Pharma, those don’t work for anyone, could be an ingredient, just from the 99% reviews I’ve read, those give people the same side effects. And when you read 99% of reviews that all basically say the same thing, maybe it’s something else. This is a company that’s notorious for getting sued for sketchy practice. And of course we want the best that works for us, we pay good money for these, and it’s what has kept off us off dope, so why dog on someone for wanting to stick with what’s worked for them? And ya, we’re addicts, kind of what these are prescribed for. I just feel there’s more to it than what you listed.
Re: Moemoe1983 (# 184)
Everyone but those are about the same size sadly. They are all bigger, white and round and very close to the same size, besides the orange ones, I forgot the brand. They have a half moon on them, but I thought I read those were recalled, I could be wrong. Given that info, you’ll be fine with anything other than Sun Pharma. Rhodes/Purdue is the best by a mile IMO. I wish you the best of luck.
Re: Moemoe1983 (# 184)
Exact same situation. Idk what to do. I need something small as well.
Re: Aranica (# 188)
Yes because akorn / hi-tech was all recalled
I disagree akorn/ hit tecs were the best for me but they were just completely recalled and now I have to switch I am majorly stressed I dont like the hikma or sun or actavis
Re: Roxanne64 (# 186)
I also disagree. Hikma and Rhodes were the 2 best for me the orange one was the least
Re: BigDaddy8484 (# 8)
Rite aid , I got mine yesterday and was told this is what they switched tok
I have been on subutex, not suboxone, since 2009. Last year I decided I was ready to be totally drug free. I started out on 16 mgs and I’m down to 3 mgs now. I now get the 2 mgs tablets. I haven’t had a single problem dropping down until this week. I had to get my new prescription at a different pharmacy cause mine was out. This pharmacy gave me subs from Sun Pharma and I’ve never even paid attention to the manufacturers because I’ve never had a problem. This past week started out ok but the longer I’ve been on this TRASH the sicker I’ve gotten. I could go 36 hours on just 4 mgs. Now with this crap I can’t even go 6 hours! I feel like I’ve been in withdrawals the entire week. Today has been the absolute worst! Horrible migraines, can’t breathe, restlessness, need a pill every 6 hours, nausea, diarrhea. You name it, I’ve had it. Expect relief. I wanted to know if anyone else has had this reaction to Sun Pharma? Thanks for any info.
I must disagree with the #1. I still go for the hikmy (sp.)??? Please elaborate on your reasoning for Actavis. sorry for typos. I'm curious why you think that. I've followed your q for years. Thanks.
Re: Subman (# 173)
To my knowledge and I even just googled it, it still doesn’t come in a strip or film. Suboxone or generic suboxone are the only one that comes in strips. Subutex only comes in sublingual pills. They recently made suboxone generic so maybe your bupe/naloxone mixed up for being the film. I could be wrong, if so I’d like to know.
Re: Roxanne (# 176)
I have been taking the AKORN brand (the arrow and 8 symbols) they done well for me. I have dry mouth it's horrendous. So I have a hard time dissolving pills they just sit under my tongue and taste like crap. Well AKORN filled for chapter 7 and I can no longer get them. Which tech would you all recommend? I need something small if it can be found
Re: Roxanne 64 (# 178)
I just got the Purdue ones today after taking hi tech for 3 years. I def like them more than hi tech. I thought the hi tech ones were good too tho. There def is a difference. I just hope my pharmacy keeps these.
Re: PETEY Pete (# 166)
Almost always it’s required for the doctor to write the brand specific on prescription. Pharmacies will push back and deny other non preferred brands by way of saying they can get their preferred brand.
Re: Christina (# 61)
It’s so much weaker 900µg max dose subutex 8mg to me it’s 8 times more medication…correct me if I’m wrong.
Re: Laura (# 46)
I’ve been on klonopin since I was 16 for seizures, if you tell them that they be so if for that they will keep you on them. I get klonopin 1mg tid and Subutex 8mg tid. Also my phyc meds. My phyc also knows I take both. She don’t care either.
Re: Mr Tee (# 164)
They sold out to Rhodes but they still have R P on one side (Rhodes/Purdue). I just got the Hikma. I’m gonna give them a try. They have to be better, my pharmacist charged me more for them.
Re: Always looking for the best (# 167)
No, I'm saying it's the best. If you were on the Roxane brand years ago then these are the same, just bought out by Westward and Hikma. A lot of chain pharmacy will not take the time to help. Find a small mom & pop. Good luck.
Re: Always looking for the best (# 168)
Absolutely. You know Roxane has been sold out to Westward yrs ago. Looks the same and same logo. Tell your pharmacy to order Hikma Westward. I add both words as manufacturers. I am honest most generic are garbage. If you have a good rapport with your pharmacy let them know the others aren't effective. I use a mom & pop bc they want my business and don't ask questions really. Good luck
Just to add I find your msg a bit judgmental and that's really nuts! You aren't chatting to idiots ! I'm sure some may abuse but that's with anything involving addiction. Anyway...
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