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I have severe anxiety and ptsd why cant i get perscribed xanax ## Hello, Bob! How are you? If you're in a clinic being treated with Methadone for an addiction issue, then doctors are going to be very leery of prescribing you any medication that also has to the potential to be addictive, which would include Xanax and all other benzodiazepines. What else have you tried to treat your issues? There are several antidepressants that can be used to successfully treat these conditions, which don't carry the risk of being habit forming.

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Is there a peach colored round suboxone with 54 375 imprinted on it? ## Good question. I'm wondering the same thing. The doctor in charge of my suboxone clinic has decided to stop the program and is making everyone taper off. I guess she is the suboxone god, taking charge of everyone's decision about the length of their recovery. Anyway, when I went to fill the script she wrote to start my detox it was this new colored and numbered suboxone pill. This pill is peach colored, my old pills were orange. I have no idea what the difference is, but these new ones say 54/375. I would have liked a "heads up" but I guess she doesn't think that is important. ## Hello, Just to confirm, a round peach colored tablet marked "54 375" is in fact a generic suboxone pill, conta...

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I am on pain management. My back was fractured and my leg was shattered from a motorcycle accident. I take oxycodone 15 mg and recently the doctor added Fentanyl 75 mg and dropped my monthly oxycodone prescription to 4 times a day instead of 5. The Fentanyl does not stop the intense throbbing pain, and I no longer receive social security because I went back to college and with the medicine they said I can function, which I could. A month ago, I tested positive for suboxone. I have never taken suboxone in my life other than one time several years ago, when they tried it for pain management and I became violently ill and never touched it again. My doctor immediately cut another 30 of my oxycodone and was going to cut another 30 of them. I insisted on another drug test but it was 2 weeks l...

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A friend was given an orange jell type med an told its suboxone, has anyone ever seen this? An what are they really ## Yes, there is a Suboxone that meets this description, they are usually thin, orange strips. 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. I can't say for sure that's what your friend received, but there are some available like that. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My son is addicted to H. my friend told me about subs. he has no insurance so I get them off the street which is hard. I live on disability but he is worth it I called this friend cuz I had some worries about a few things after telling her she replied she doesnt want to ...

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I need a doctor in baltimore or Pittsburgh i live in Garrett county I'm willing to drive please somebody out there help me I'm trying to be on a subutex before I go to court if anyone nose a doc please leave the name n number thank you so much ## I dont no the name of the place but i no its in pittsburgh pa and its on forbes ave and his name is Dr. David

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was on 5mg Norco 3x's a day, was put into pain management, put on 5mg butrans patch, little or no relief, first script, patches kept falling off, even with tegedern tape, second script, open to get a patch, there was none in there. Have fibro and back issues. I got 3 free patches from manufacture, but who will believe this missing patch. Can't believe I am the only one having issues with this patch. ## Hi Bessan, Sorry to hear about your challenges with the butrans patch. With all the effort you went through to make this work, only to come out with no relief, it sounds to me like it may not be worth the trouble. When you mentioned that there was no patch in the second script are you saying that they left you completely empty handed at the pharmacy? I haven't heard of that ha...

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I'm looking to stop using Methadone. I currently use 60mg methadone and was wondering how many mg of MSIR i would need to take a day so that I do not get uncomfortable. I need to stay on the MSIR for 12 days before I can start Ibogaine therapy. how many mg of MSIR is Equal to 60mg of Methadone..does anyone know the facts? ## Not being a patient I can't pretend that I know all the facts, but to be honest it sounds like you should probably consult with your doctor first about achieving proper conversion rates between methadone and MSIR (morphine) before attempting to take an "equal" dose based on these comments alone. However, I did want to share a PDF page I came across that discusses conversion rates in more specific detail. Apparently when you go from methadone to morph...

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My question is I have taken suboxone for awhile now and for the past few months I've been tapering off of them I'm to the point of where about a 4mg strip will last for probably around 10 days. My question is, is that even enough to be helping me or is it all just in my head? I'm just wondering because I'm quitting one way or the other and just want to know if the withdrawals will be as bad as others because of my low doses or if anyone else has tried it this way? All help is appreciated. Thanks... ## If that's all you're taking in a 10 day period, then you most likely won't have any withdrawal effects from stopping. It seems you've already tapered yourself far enough to be done. However, you should know to watch for any withdrawal symptoms, such as chill...

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It was told to me by a friend that it is subutex 16mg is he correct ## Hello, John! How are you? Subutex is not made in a 16mg dosage, nor can I find a listing for anything with this marking. Can you please double check the imprint and post back? Thank you!

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I took suboxone on sunday and Wednesday. Will it be out of my system by Monday 8:00am? ## Hi francis, Because of Suboxone's long half life, an accurate answer to your question will also depend on how much you took as well as how frequently you take it... or if this was just on those two occasions only? However, I can say that from what I've seen on various detection charts, that buprenorphine can still be present in your urine for up to 7 days after you've taken it. Just keep in mind though that this is only intended to be an estimate since levels may vary based on several individual factors as well (i.e. things like - age, weight, metabolism, diet, kidney problems, etc, etc). I hope this helps!

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I'm really gtn desperate to get on computer and talk bout my addiction. I'm in MS and use take 15-20 pain pills a day if possible n if I cldnt gtm ID tourture you if u was near me n loved me til I did. Well I'm single 38 n gt my son raised and gt divorce n ADDICTION STILL HERE. Anyway I use get suboxone and I only had take one strip a day although ID gt 2 n my insurance is Medicare n it paid for my meds but not doctor. But I lost my doctor and I really have tried NT take nthn n go to NA meetings n I find myself gtn them on street n I dnt need gt no more trouble or ill be gone 20 yrs(just a fear of mine.)I am lil paranoid cuz I moved bk to hometown n its full of snitching punks and bk wen I was growing up if u did that ud end up in another state next to gud olSip n noone find...

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i have been on suboxone maintenance for a yar and a half now 3 8/2 mg 3 x a day i had the suboxone ere to helpprogram paying for the whole 90 for a year now i dont ave it i cant afford to pay this anymore i need to switch to methadone or something ive gone3 days now first time in 16 months ## Hello, Brad! How are you? If you need to switch to Methadone, you'll need to go to a treatment clinic. That is the only way it can be given for addiction/maintenance treatment. This medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness and constipation. What is your general location? Someone may know of a clinic in your area.

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Looking to find others like me to become friends. Also looking particularly for north central Louisiana methadone patients experiencing methadone clinics such as Choices in Alexandria, Louisiana. ## Hi Slick, If you need any help looking for other methadone patients in Louisiana, I think the link below may be able to point you in the right direction towards finding other patients here on the site: search.asp?q=Louisiana+methadone Those are just a few other forums that people have started; some being more active than others, with regards to how many replies they have. In either case I do hope this helps you find others to connect with who may be in a similar situation! ## I really appreciate it David. If I can help you somehow let me know. Thanks ## my name is JJ, i go to choices in alex...

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hello, I have.been on methadone for ten years and allergic to suboxone so I need to find a Dr. that writes for methadone for painccan't afford clinic anymore. ## Hello, Kim! How are you? I'm sorry, but if you've been going to an addiction/maintenance clinic, then that is your only option. It is illegal for regular doctors to prescribe it for that. Even if you need it for pain, the fact that you went to the clinic is in your medical records, so no one will be able to prescribe Methadone for you. 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. What are you allergic to in Suboxone? Have you ever tried Subutex? ## Thanks for ur reply and I have talked to two d...

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I have chronic back pain from a sports injury several years ago. Since the suboxone tablets are being discontinued and my doctor cannot subscribe the medication for pain management any longer, he wants me to switch to fentanyl patches. My doctor is also unable to subscribe suboxone film which is replacing the tablets. How do you switch from suboxone to fentanyl patches, when suboxone blocks all opiates? Do you just stop one medication then start another one? Do you have to get off suboxone then start taking fentanyl? ## Yes, the Naloxone in the Suboxone can neutralize other opiates, so you'd have to stop taking it for several days, then start the new medication. Learn more Fentanyl details here. What type of doctor are you seeing? ## can I take suboxone and then fentynol a few hours...

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Its been 24 hours since I've had mtnkast dose of suboxine can I taken a vicoden? ## Hi sue, Depending on how much you've been taking for the year that you were on Suboxone, a lot of patients seem to suggest waiting at least a few days to a week or so until it is out of your body before you can receive the full effects of something like Vicodin. If you took the Vicodin too soon, it's possible that you may not feel anything from it at all, essentially wasting it. Suboxone's long half-life of 20-73 hours (according to wiki) means that it will probably be an estimated 3-7 days before you're in the clear... Though the keyword being "estimate". Have you talked with your doctor about this as well?

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To whom it may concern, I was in a serious motorcycle accident at the end of 2013. I went to my doctor to b checked out and I was in such excruciating PAIN. My life was changed and filed with pain and I've got a Great DR. who has helped get my life back to as close to manageable. I have great insurance but before that I had to pay cash and they we're charging 800$ every month. I would appreciate any help you can give me. I've got all my documentations. I've been on Methadone 10mg every since I had my MRI. Also my dr wrote me oxycodone 20mg for break through I take more meds. but I also take anti-imflamatory ## I'm sorry, but you haven't actually stated what help you are seeking. It's very hard to provide you with an answer or any information, without knowing ...

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need doctor that gives methadone for pain near Athens ga. or a dr that will do it online. its the only med that truly helps and doesn't mess me up. can not go to clinic bc cant drive anymore. will someone pls help me. if anyone could help it would be deeply appreciated. pls contact me as soon as possible {edited for privacy}. ## Hello, Koda! How are you? There are a couple of issues that you should be aware of… The first is that such a medication cannot be prescribed online. Law requires that a doctor evaluate a patient, in person, regularly, before prescribing controlled substances. The second is that if you have already gone to a clinic, then that is in your medical records and no regular doctor will be able to prescribed it for you. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has t...

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THAT GIVES OUT METHADONE FOR PAIN. I BEEN GETTING 80 MILLAGRAMS IN MORNING AND 80 AT NIGHT TIME THAT WORKED FINE, NOW THIS NEW DOCTOR DOES NOT KNOW MUCH ABOUT METHADONE. HE GIVES ME ONLY 80 MILLS ONE 1X A DAY. I END UP SPENDING $500.00 GETTING METHADONE ON THE STREET. THIS DOCTOR IS TREATING ME LIKE A DAMM DOG. I LIVE IN JERSEY ## I been on methadone for six years an lost my doctor I am in really bad pain an spend a lot of money getting them on the street.

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I took 6 methodone 10 mg pills last thursday around 12pm. I only did them a total of 4 times in the last 2 months. Im semi active. Im 5'9 n 205 pds. Will it be out of my system today by 2pm?? I have a instant urine i have to take. ## Hi Ron, you SHOULD be fine if it's been 8 days. The half life of Methadone can be up to 59 hours, so if you multiply it by 2 (118 hours) and then divide that by 24 (hours in a day) you end up with approx 5 days. How did it go for you?

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