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Can anyone out there help me out.. im ready to get off this oxys. I actually tried h for the first time and i cant belive i did it.. i want to try the suboxone to get me off this crap.. i dont have insurance.. dont judge me please. Just trying to see if there is a way that I'd be able to try Subs before having to invest in a full package.

I am on suboxone program will hydrocodone and oxycodone show the same on a urine test ## Dear B1234, sometimes the subs will show up positive 4 hydro and Oxy ( opiates) but, a lot of Drs and clinics will test 4 both things. Some do a whole panel of drug testing. (Like my Dr) hope this helps u.

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Do they make 12 and 16 mg suboxonne for the public. My frientold me about a 12 and 16 mg suboxonne ## Dear trey, I've never heard about it. If that was the case, I think the Dr would give people the16 instead of two 8s. It would then b easier 2 take 1 instead of 2. You get what I mean? But, maybe it's something new. I'm on 3 (8mg) a day and if they had 16, I would only have 2 take a 16 and an 8. 2 instead of 3. Again, it might b new. ## This is brand new. I've been told by my GP that he wants to put me on 12 mg per day to start lowering my dosage. Most pharmacies don't carry them, but can be ordered and you receive them within about 3 days. ## The maximum listed available are the 8mgs, as Cats68 has stated. Other doses are usually done by using several of them, or cu...

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I take 160mg if methadone I am tapering from 190mg and I feel awful by end if the day. Is there any OTC meds that can make it last longer?? I heard grapefruit juice but had no luck ## Hello, Crowe! How are you? I am sorry about the problem that you're having. Have you consulted your doctor about it? Jumping down 30mgs might just be too big of a drop for your body to handle and you may need to go a little slower. However, Methadone is notoriously hard to get off of, so it is likely that may always experience some withdrawal effects. 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. ## Dear Crowe, I was on 110mg of methadone and decided it was time 4 me 2 taper down. ...

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Pm put me on valium2mg,methadone2.5 mg at bedtime also take 4 norco 10 a day,have copd and chronic pain scared to take anyone have any experience on this? ## Hello, Gigi! How are you? Narcotics can cause CNS depression, but the real question is how bad is your COPD? That's a very low dose of both medications. Though they all carry the risk of being habit forming and can cause side effects such as nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and drowsiness.

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Hello, everyone! I've heard stories about how some people stay on methadone 4 many years 2 life. Does anyone know if this is true? I've been on subs 4 almost 8 years. And, i was addicted 2 Oxy. (Heavy duty). I m just so scared if I got off that I would b back at a pain management addicted, again. Due 2 my severe pain from many medical problems. And, I DONT ever want 2 b in that situation, again! I'm sure a lot of u people understand that. Thanks 4 you're input. ## P.S. I lost my train of thought a bit, there. Meant 2 ask if anyone has heard of being on suboxone for years or life? ## My sub doctor said that I might have to stay on suboxone for life. I disagree with him. Suboxone is solely used for getting off of opiates, and other reasons. That way you won't go throug...

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i take anywhere from1/2 to a whole suboxene daily.How long are they in your system? ## Buprenorphine.com, a non-profit division of the U.S. National Institutes of health, states that Suboxone has a half-life of 24-60 hours. This means that the drug has the potential to control opioid cravings over that time span. Half-life here means that, say, 30 hours after ingesting Suboxone, half of the active amount will be gone. This doesn't mean that 30 hours later, though, the other half will be gone. At that point half of the remainder will be gone, then another half after the same time interval, and so on, until the drug is eliminated from the body. Many medical experts agree that after about 5 half lives, the drug is completely out of your system; although I'm sure it varies to some d...

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I take suboxone and im on probation.I haven't ate any opiates since on subs since befor Christmas. My probation officer said I failed to swab tests since January for opiates and I haven't done anything but subs. I know subs shouldn't come up in a swab test for opiates but I did finish subs right befor going office to be tested . Could this cause a false positive for opiates. ## Dear Andrew, I've heard this happening 2 a lot of people, lately. I would definitely talk 2 your Dr or the supervisor and let them know what has happened. I get a urine test at my Dr and he tests 4 everything. I've always been negative 4 opiates and positive 4 the subs. (Thank God) but, like I said " u r not alone" GOOD LUCK

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I live in Harrisburg, PA. I'm looking for a pain management Dr. or doctor who will prescribe methadone. I've been on the med for several years. Just moved here. ## I am not familiar with doctors in that area, I used to live in PA, but never there. I am not sure if they will prescribed it for pain management, but there is a website that lists treatment centers near you: Methadone Treatment Click Here Does anyone else have any ideas to help? ## my family dr has prescribed me methadone for over 3 yrs she says i think you need to see a pain management dr will just prescribe me the meds she has been giving me ## Thank you for your reply. Right now my family doctor is prescribing my meds, but wants me to find a pmd. So I'm still searching. Finding a pmd is not the problem though. ...

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The half life of suboxone is approximately 36 hours...... That being said who ever is saying you well fail a standard drying test doesn't know what they're talking about at all......the text for suboxone is very very expensive........That being said 90% of any places probation or pre drugs tests for a job you are absolutely fine....... I report to federal probation once a month and test and every single time I walk in I'm on suboxone so no worries....most of theses ppl on here don't know what they're talking about

I was on suboxone but had 4wheeler wreck and I started using pain pills again and quit suboxone program. Can I get back on program or will they not let me since I didn't finish the program the last time ## I don,t see why they wouldn,t let you back in sub program. Last time I went back it took awhile to find a doctor because they can only have so many patients and they were all full. ## Dear Colt, there shouldn't b a problem with u getting back on subs. My son went on and off, 2. He was on pain pills and went on subs and started using, again and then went back on subs. He just called his Dr and they put him back on. They won't refuse u treatment if u want it. If not where u were, then find another Dr or clinic.GOOD LUCK!

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WHAT DO THEY LOOK LIKE ## Hi, Sue! How are you? Do you have a tablet that you found somewhere? If so, what are the markings on it? Can you also please include the shape and color? The reason I'm asking is because Suboxone is available as both a name brand and a generic, so it is manufactured by several different companies, thus there isn't one set of tablets on the market that I can describe for you. There are far too many to list them all. ## Is IP/253 a suboxone

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Found a small white pill in my sons room it has a larger 5 in the middle with either a dash or a period followed by a smaller size 7. What is this pill?? ## Hello, Tyzach! How are you? Yes, this is similar to Subutex, it's called Zubsolve and contains 5.7mgs of Buprenorphine and 1.4mgs of Naloxone. This is a narcotic, 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?

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Anyone know if u can ever feel the good feeling of opiates after being on methadone for 2 yrs. Then buperenorphine for 3 days to beat methadone addiction.? I'm doing great it took 14 days to detox off of methadone. I've been off for 3weeks. And only took bupe. To get off meth. For 3 days been off that 4 five days#

Have had chronic pain and totally disabled for 10+ yr. Need new private care Dr. that prescribes methadone Perfer Lowell,MA area. Will drive farther if nessarry. Thank you,Kathy ## if you haven't sought out "Pain Clinics" in your area do so, as that's your best chance, do search online for your area ..... i know it is difficult because I'm still having trouble with the new dr in my smaller towni just moved to; I'll find out in few days if he's going to give me the meds i need and have been on for 13 years now because of 2 failed spinal surgeries back then, left me in coma for about 10 days and woke up to the worst nightmare in my life with a severed right main leg artery, which they tied off, and in trying to find the severed leg artery, digging, etc. they pe...

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If I'm a everyday user - use a 20 or more of Dog a day & I have a UA that I have to go to on Thursday the 10th (this month) will I pass if the last time I shot h was yesterday morning & if I use today will I still pass on Thursday? I'm 57 years old bout 5"10 & weigh bout 150 lbs maybe. Please comment..

I have been on methadone for about 3 weeks now. I started at 30 and I a currently on 60. The problem that is bothering me is that I am tired and will nod a lot. Is this just because I just started this program or is my dose to high??? ## I have been on Methadone for over 10 years now. if I knew then what I know now I wouldn't be on such a high dose as I currently am. If you're nodding, then your dose is a little too high. My suggestion to you is to cut back 5 or 10 mg a day and see how that works. I promise you, the higher you go the harder it is to get off meth. If you are really serious about being drug free, develop a good relationship with a PCP (Personal Care Physician) and let him know what’s going on with you. That way you can strategize as to what the best detox ap...

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do I have to be in same room of doctor to do a wee test for methadone treatment? cause I cant wee with someone watching me ## Hello, Jason! How are you? You will need to check the specifics with the treating doctor, since it can vary and I am only familiar with the laws that are relevant to the U.S. 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? ## It depends on the clinic. I quit my last clinic when they changed management and started observed UAs . That is a fair question to ask before signing uo wit a clinic. ## Verwon my daughter just started methodone she has taken about six but is afraid to take anymore cause of what she ...

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I AM A CRONIC PAIN PATIENT FOR 22 YEARS, WAS TECENTLY CUT OFF METHADONE, KLONIPIN, PERCACET, LYRICA, NEURONTIN, AMBIEN,ULTRAM AND ECT. BECAUSE MY PAIN SPECIALIST SAID MY URINE SCREENS FOR PAST 6 MONTHS DID NOT SHOW ANY KLONIPIN. I HONESTLY TOOK THIS AND I FEEL SO CHEATED.. I AM IN SO MUCH PAIN AND I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO??? ## The time it remains effective in the body and the time it is detectable in drug screening tests are quite different and, in this case, his suspicion is understandable. The reason I say this is due to the fact that the Klonopin contains Clonazepam, which is a Benzodiazepine and these are usually detectable in such urine test for approximately 6 weeks after taking them. The duration of time can vary slightly from person to person, depending on your metabolism, overal...

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I was told this was a 2mg subutex, however I can not seem to find an answer. The pill is white, round and has an imprint of a triangle with a little pentagon attached to the bottom. This imprint is on both sides of the pill... ## Hello, Stephanie! How are you? No, I browsed through both the name brand an generic tablets of Suboxone and Subutex that are in the databases and there aren't any that match this description. Nor can I find anything else with this logo on it. I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you. Does anyone else recognize this tablet? ## bumb i found this too

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