How Long After Taking Suboxone/subutex Can You Take Methadone?
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I tried taking a suboxone 2 days after my last dose of methadone but am now in withdrawal. Can I take methadone now to bring me out?

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Re: sam (# 3)

Or, you did!! I was given a dose of Suboxone. Hit the ground, Puking, knife in gut feeling, lost vision, well, I ended up in ICU for 3 days ..unconscious!! Almost died!!
Found out I have severe allergy to Naltrexone or Narcan.
Very bah bad experience:(

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Re: Harpersmom10 (# 54)

Lol ..you are funny ?? Serious though, I understand the Blessed or Cursed!! Ye ah! Biggime?????

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Re: sam (# 3)

Was given a dose of suboxone and almost died! Spent 3 days in ICU unconscious!!
I had a near death allergic reaction to the Naltrexone /Narcan in the medicati!!
A very terrifying experience:(

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Re: Harpersmom10 (# 54)

WOW, that is weird! Blessed or Cursed, very true. Good luck with your journey, I guarantee you will come thru this. I have and never thought I could, Pills, H, Methadone and Suboxone. Stay strong, Best of luck.

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Re: Jill (# 20)

I wonder why I can take Methadone, subutex, Suboxone in the same day and just feel relief? I’m either blessed or cursed with a fast metabolism?! Weird, right? I can take any combo of either Suboxone or subutex and Methadone, doesn’t matter which is first the same day and be fine.
My old doc were pills not H so I cannot believe I’m soooo opiate tolerante!
Not saying anyone should try it because everyone reacts differently but I’m a freak of nature apparently.
Came across this thread because it’s finally time to go back to the sub doctor and stop this foolishness.

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I took 1 zubsolv today at 4:30pm. I have never taken it before. Can I take my methadone tomorrow morning?

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I've been on Suboxone 8mgs for 4 years and I started withdrawing and all I could find was one 10mg Methadone. It was around 12 noon when I took the Suboxone and 9pm when I took the Methadone. Should this help or make it worse?

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I took my first half of an 8mg strip of Suboxone this morning around 8... How long after can I take methadone? I am self detoxing and of course I didn’t have enough Suboxone but can get methadone... I'm trying to get off the Percocets that have me wrapped around the finger.

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Re: Samantha (# 46)

Hi Samantha, Is it actually Subutex or Suboxone? This is a big difference as Suboxone has naltrexone in it and you will go into precipitated withdrawal if you take if after methadone. I have full faith in you with your mindset you will Succeed,
I have been an Opiate, Methadone and Subutex/Suboxone addict as well as pharmaceuticals which I feel is harder as it goes on for so much longer but if you don't use Benzo's / If you could get some Valium or Clonazepam just use it for relief of severe anxiety/panic etc IT HELP JUST DONT GET HOOKE ON THEM:
The following is what I would do with what you have and I don't know the level of your Opiate Addiction that's a big factor also if you want you can let me know how you're going Here we go. I would probably start with the Subutex that will really help once you feel withdrawals and the secret is with the Tablet Subutex is LESS IS MORE esp if your not a full-time user, so take little bits till you get relief. Make it last you as long as you can then once all Subutex is gone, take the methadone AGAIN make the 20ml last, that's not much really and you don't want to take it all at once but it Is safe to take after having Subutex! it's the other way around that's deadly. I'd use 5ml for the 4 days that's pretty well what a chemist would start you on and if you haven't been on Methadone for a period of time or at all, you will be comfortable on that amount, you may even sleep a little more on those days.I have done all combinations and been thru it all myself so I really am hoping the best for you, So happy you have made the decision, you CAN DO IT, after all my addictions I am for the first time beginning to be able to live without multiple substances, I feel pretty good considering I;ve had seizures before, which are horrific. So IT CAN BE DONE. Another hint: If you can, EAT and Try and do some Exercise even gardening just moving, I swear it makes a difference it's taken me a long time to learn and only hope you have a smooth transition. ALL THE BEST

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I've been on Suboxone for 10 years. Recently I ran out so I took a 40mg methadone. My question is, can I now switch back to the Suboxone without being sick?

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Re: Samantha (# 46)

Samatha, no please don't take Subutex until all Methadone is out of your system!! Long story short you will go into precipitated withdrawals which you DO NOT WANT; 100 xs worse than withdrawal itself. If you can go to a detox center they can change you over safely with minimal withdrawal. Methadone is a very long acting drug and so is Subutex. You need all of the Methadone out before you try. I went 3 days and felt not fantastic but things certainly got better, plus you can get off it easier and quicker if you wish. Good luck, hope all goes well. I know what you're going thru and empathise with you.

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Re: Jess (# 2)

Got that right!!!!! I waited a week and 2 days and still went through withdrawals. You dont want to mix these drug either way. The only time to take one or the other is to make sure the opposite is out of your system the order makes no difference you will withdrawal if both are in your system at the same time. That simple.

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Hi. I am trying to start a fast opiate withdrawal plan. I have 20ml of methadone, a 2ml subutex and three 8mg subutex. Am I safe to take the methadone in the morning when I wake up, then take the 2ml subutex when I start feeling withdrawal? I am trying to come off opiates without any help and with as little substitute drugs as possible as I am starting work tomorrow and my drug use is a secret. I haven't taken methadone before, but I have taken subutex before, just not for long before I have ended up back on opiates. Please, does anyone have any advice or experience? I really would appreciate it. I hate life right now like this, crying just writing this. Thank you.

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I took subutex more than 24 hrs ago. Will I be alright taking 50 mg methadone? I don't wanna go into precipitated withdrawal.

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Re: Crazyman (# 8)

Methadone to Suboxone - wait at least 72 hours so you won't get precipitated withdrawals. It's worth the uncomfortable wait. A guy next to me demanded to take it after 48 hours and was so so so so SICK and there is nothing they can do for you then. But if you're going from Suboxone to Methadone you won't get withdrawals after 24 hours, as your receptors in the brain get saturated. But I don't understand why you would want to change from Suboxone to Methadone. Methadone is the worst drug, ruins your teeth, skin, hair, gets into your bones. I've done it all; now I am on Suboxone and I'm productive and can work. I see a light at the end of the tunnel. Good luck and take care.

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OMG! I am currently working out of town and I attend a methadone clinic at home daily. I take 120 mg. I figured I would not be able to dose for 3 day due to travel. I waited 4 days and took about 1 mg of Suboxone strip IV and it through me into p/w. I have been searching for someone or anything that can income what to do. Some people said take more subs and I did.This didn't improve my situation .I am now waiting to take a flight back home. I have never experienced anything like this. I am not in precepts anymore 24hrs after last dose(total of 4-5mgs IV) but I definitely am not ok. Should I take more subs?

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JD: Yes, you can take Methadone, but if you take any more Subutex, you will be in withdrawals again. DON'T TAKE MORE SUBUTEX/SUBOXONE.

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NICKY: You are ok to take your Methadone. Just DO NOT take any more Subutex! I've been there, I feel for you!

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I took a quarter of a subutex tablet, but I didn't realize I went into total withdrawal as I am prescribed 80ml of methadone. Had the worst night of my life. I feel OK but a little out of sorts. When is it safe to take my methadone? I took the subutex at 9:45pm last night. Please help.

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SUB8YEARS: Precipitated withdrawals have NOTHING to do with "taking it to feel high, or taking it because it's fun". They happen when someone takes Bupe too soon after full agonist opioids. A person's INTENT has nothing to do with it. Please stop dispensing bad information.

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