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I am on suboxone and have been for 1 yr. I havent taking anything other than my subs and over the counter allergy meds and tylenol arthritis. I have had to take 2 drug test in the last 2 weeks and both came back positive for morphine. Now doc dismissed me. May God strike me dead if i am lying i didnt take anything other than what explained above. Why is this happening??? I need to find new doc and am scared to death to put anything in my mouth. I need help and am at a loss. ## Morphine can come up as false positive from a lot of things. Tylenol PM, I've had a false positive for methadone from that. Tell them to send it to the lab for a more IN DEPTH test. I can't remember the names of the test but it will clear all that up Another thing that I seen happens was they mixed up a fr...

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I cant take subutex of any form because I'm allergic to it, and I was on methadone for the four yrs about. But both the doctors are retired. And I'm unable to work, make money, and so simple tasks. ## Im also having bad reaction to subutex can i ask what reactions were u having? Every time i take it im burning eyes Red! Increased pain face chest burning and turning red also pain. Every time i take it! Cant think clear anxity so high. There more . I also had bad reaction to suboxone. How did u get them to switch you ## What area are you in?? I didn't notice the area and this is very important.

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Hello, I recently got a job bus driving for my local school district. The same district my kids are in. I've been on suboxone for awhile now and I've searched the Internet for hours and I'm just making myself a nervous wreck. I need to know if they will approve my cdl being on subs. My dr has already said he will sign whatever I need him to as he knows I'm very responsible with my medication. I'm scared to death I will fail the physical and my kids school will then know. It's a very small town. Everybody knows everybody. I'm so excited for this opportunity. But I don't want it to affect my kids. I'm on Ohio. Thank you in advance

Today is the start of my third day without any pills. Last thing I took was 60mg of Roxy, and a 10mg Methadone, which is far less than I'd normally use in a day. I have my Subs here and wondering when to start them or, if I even should. The only withdrawl symptoms I have at this point are tearing in my eyes, somewhat fidgety/ restlessness, frequent yawning and mild diarehha (spelling). Not sure if the Methadone is holding off most of the symptoms because it is longer acting or what. Not sure if I will even go through withdrawls. I have been using x4 months daily with mostly oxycodone, sometimes loratab, morphine and Methadone. I've been hunkered down waiting for the bulls*** to start but nothing so far. Took a long walk yesterday which eased my anxiety and pushed fluids. Also ta...

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Just need to know is subutex a triplicate prescription,can it be refilled in a different state? ## Hello, Susan! How are you? No, according to current regulations, you actually have to physically see your doctor and take a written prescription to the pharmacy. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Anyone on workmens comp. can get there medications mailed to your door by IWP (INJURED WORKERS PHARMACY) new meds get mailed overnight. I've been with them for over 4yrs and not once have i had any problems with them. They mail you envelopes to mail your Rx, they send your meds and they deal with insurance, but you nev...

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I took about 1mg or 2 of suboxone havent done anything else and was completely clean before that i took a test 24hrs later is there a possibility i may be clean? Please answer asap ## Yes. It will show up in drug tests. But only certain types of test specifically testing suboxon. But if you ingested it ,it will show up. And it doesn't matter how it got there ,thru kissing ,taking a half etc.. Its in your system and it will show in a drug test.

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my son has lost all his id and cannot get into methdone clinic around here was wondering if there is any dr. in south jersey that perscribes it ## Your son will have to have his ID to be seen at a clinic or at a drs office. Private drs aren't allowed to prescribe Methadone for addiction maintance, so he will have to go to a clinic. Private drs are only allowed to prescribe Methadone for chronic severe pain. But, he won't be treated anywhere without proper ID. ## He can go to any methedone clinic but he must have some ID that's definitely a must! There's a toms river clinic that will take him on 37 east

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I have stupidly run out of my suboxone. i have been on 3 strips a day for over a year and somehow this month i have run out. I really think my brother stole them, but that is another story. I cannot get a refill for 8 days and have only taken 1 a day for the last three days. i am down to a half of a strip and already i feel shaky, no appetite, no mental focus, tired (like a truck ran over me), and ache bad all over. I have fibromyalgia real bad and TMJ and some other things. My pain is kicking in and I don't know what to do. I don't think I can last 8 more days. I have to work and have a 2 year old, 3 year old and 4 year old to chase and take care of. What can I do to get through the withdrawal for the next 8 days? ## hi, i have been on suboxone and methadone and withdrawals arn...

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I apologize if I say something that is out of line/unable to disclose-not my intention at all, please let me know. I am seeking a general practitioner just because I need a doctor. I didn't realize how much I depended on my pain management doctor to handle all of my medical concerns. He's written me antidepressants, called in an us for a kidney stone, diagnosed a minor heart condition, and many other things. I was recently dismissed for violating my pain mgmt agreement and when I asked what I should do, I was told my only hope is a methadone clinic or suboxone. I had a future appt that was cancelled and was not given a final script. I've seen the research and I feel I'd rather marry my worst ex than start taking suboxone. I'm not trying to trade one for another. I al...

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I have read articles on Methadone. I started in 1970 and came off a few times and went back. I was 90 lbs and went to 300 lbs, now I can not walk because my knees have been eaten away by my drug use. I threw away my Methadone, but my doctor says big yes and writes me a prescription for non-generic. She says it is not as strong as the generic version. I now have a problem with this medication. My endorphins are asleep, and I can not feel pain when taking Methadone. It is so crazy, I hate the day I got on this drug. ## I too got on it in 1970 and it didn't ruin yours or my life. It's 41 years later and you are alive! As far as getting like a porker, that's because you're not running the streets any more for drugs. I gained 70 pounds by pigging out! I just lost 85 and back ...

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I took 8mgs of Suboxone this morning because I couldn't get my other script filled until tomorrow morning. How long should I wait before taking a dose of Percocet? ## Hello, AJ! How are you? Usually, it takes about 72 hours before other opiates will be effective for you, again, unless your physician instructs otherwise. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Are you on any other medications?

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I have never used suboxone, so had no idea 20mg was too much.Ended up so dizzy and stumbling around with vibrations in my ears and head.What the hell was he thinking?So tired and dizzy the next day so i went back to his clinic and saw the other Dr. there, she immediately sent me to the emerg.I have now been prescribed 2mg a day and wondering why i feel crappy still.Am i going through perc withdrawals or Sub withdrawals. ## That's not necessarily a mistake, they have to gauge your dose based on what drug you were abusing, how much of it you were abusing and how long you were abusing it, which means there is still a large margin for error, because there's no way they can guess how any individual will actually react to the Suboxone. Sometimes, they get it right and sometimes they d...

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Not to sound uneducated. Lol im on suboxone it works for me and has since day one ...wonderfully I might add ive tried just a bout every option before this in-house detox out patient rehabs methadone (the worst mistake ever) im just wondering what the 8 + 2 means does it mean its 8 mg strip that can be quartered or something else silly question right ## Hello, James! How are you? No, it means that it contains 8mgs of Buprenorphine and 2mgs of Naloxone, the latter is added to help prevent the abuse of other opiates, while someone is being treated with it. The FDA classifies this as an opiate that is most commonly used to treat drug addiction, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there...

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I took 4 methadone on Wednesday or Thursday... And I'm getting drug screened today which is Tuesday for probation. I took the methadone for my back and I did it because I can't be seen by my doc till next week... Will the methadone still be in my system? A lot at risk... Could get violated for the first time on probation in almost 8 months and I don't want to go to jail... I got 4 kids. Scared to death to fail this screen... Anybody know if I should be alright?

I really need too know how is it possible to get addicted to methadone?i thought it didnt give you a euorphic effect! I am worried and need too know what too watch for since im taking it longterm for severe pain. I havnt been taking it much cuz ive dealt with addiction before,but I know at this point its the only solution I have left! please help,what are the signs and symptons I need too watch for? ## Just like any other drug, Methadone can affect everyone differently, so some people may get euphoria from it, which could encourage them to abuse it. And Methadone is very well known to be habit forming, even in people that don't abuse it and only use it exactly as prescribed. This is actually called dependence, not addiction and it can occur with anything that you ingest regularly on...

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I just found out I am pregnant and im an addict. I have an appointment with a dr to get detox meds which will be either subutex or suboxone but ive heard one is better than the other for when you are pregnant. Does anyone have any info to help me out please!? ## Hi, Amber! Congrats on the pregnancy and getting help with your addiction! As to which is better, I did some research and found out that both have been used successfully during pregnancy, though Subutex is often preferred since it doesn't contain the Naloxone that is in Suboxone, so it's one less risk to the baby. You can find Suboxone details here. The Naloxone is really the only difference between them. The best thing you can do is discuss all of your concerns and any possible risks with the doctor, so they can help yo...

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I broke my left hand yesterday & had stopped suboxone the day before. Paramedics treated me , but I won't go to ER because I was afraid I couldnt take narcotic. How long to I have to suffer before doctors can treat me? ## Broken hand. Dc'd sub 2 days ago. Treated by Paramedics. Afraid to go to ER cause I don't know if I can take narcotic yet. How long do I have to suffer? ## Hello, Angel! How are you? I'm sorry about your injury! It usually takes about 3 days, before other narcotics will work for you. The FDA classifies this medication as an opiate that is most commonly used to treat drug addiction, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can he...

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I have been taking subs for a long time. Before I got in to see my dr i had adhd and was taking adderall. I sliped with my meds and took some of my old meds with the meds in it. They moved me to sateri which isn't a controlled med but on and off I keep testing positive for methamphetamine. I have now got two dirty drug tests. One more and i am out. Can my doc cut me off without a taper and why are my levels not right? They're always low but say this week I test clean, next week dirty and then clean and i've not taken anything I shouldn't be taking. It makes no sense to me. I need help here.

I'm in a methadone clinic and have slowed down my herion habit a lot. I got it down to 1 or 2 days a week but can't get any clean urine which is putting me in jeopardy. I have had anywhere from 3-7 days in between not dosing and taking the test and they all keep coming up dirty. I don't even take that much and the herion is black tar so it's not anything special. These people at the clinic think I'm full of it and lying to them but it's the truth. I don't know if something is wrong with my liver or metabolism that it stays I'm my system for that long but I pretty much gotta quit all together before I get kicked out.

On methadone for chroic pain 4 10mgl a day still sufferm so I tried a 50 dollar herion in a 2 day peroid I snorted it YUK! It don't help and made me ill. Serious nasty dirty stuff and I want it out of my system. How long will it take? It was like 7 lines. ## It depends on ur weight,how good the stuff was,and how good ur metabolism is.For me it takes a week to get herion out of my system,it should only take 3/4 days just drink a lot of water and ur be good in 3 days

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