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i have been taking the original orange suboxin for about 1 year and a half.went to the pharmacy to fill my suboxin script and recieved the generic suboxin.i did try them and 1 it taste worse to me than the orange suboxin and 2 it barelly worked for me.i have been having slight withdrawls and it has barelly helped at all.how do i get the original suboxin back.i cant teke those generic.they are horrible!! ## If you have insurance, most companies demand that you be given a generic first, if one is available. So, if this is applicable, then you'll need to inform your doctor of the problem, because they can designate your prescription as 'brand medically necessary', in order to get them to cover the name brand for you, again. The other alternative, if you're paying for it you...

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Due to the new WA state laws, I have been taken off Oxy 10s and put on Buprenorphine which is not working. Need to find a doctor in Oregon. I currently live in Seattle. ## If you live in WA and have a WA identification, then a doctor in Oregon isn't going to be able to prescribe you a controlled substance, either. The same laws have been put in effect throughout the U.S., not just in WA. If you require something such as Oxycodone for long-term pain treatment, except for in rare cases, you'll have to see a pain management specialist for treatment. There are new restrictions on what any general practice doctor or surgeon can prescribe. Learn more Buprenorphine details here. What type of doctor have you been seeing? ## I was a CA resident, moved to OR and WA and neither state physi...

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I apologize if this isn't the right place to post this, but I need some help, and information. I'm on Suboxone Sublingual films. I have been for 6 months. Every month, I get my prescription filled at the local Walgreen's, and I have always played out of pocket (absolutely NO insurance, benefits, or anything else). It's incredibly expensive ($500/m), but this is the first time I'm really struggling for it. My prescription is ready for pickup, and I need it. But I won't have any money until Tuesday. There's absolutely nothing I can do about that. Is it possible to get the prescription, and pay for it at a later date (just a few days)? Obviously, this has never happened before. I've always played it, one trip, in cash. This is the first time, and I'm rea...

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I have a sampe of clean urine, I used this last month at my clinic and everything came back negative except for methadone which im supposed to have in my system because i go to a methadone clinic, but they test for creatinine levels in the urine and if i use the same sample this month than both samples will have the same creatinine levels which is almost impossible unlikely. So is there any way to change the creatinine levels by maybe adding a small small amount of water to the urine sample i have? I dont want to dilute the sample because it is clean i just need to change or alter it a little little bit to make it seem different than last months sample..

I'm on 20 mgs of suboxone for 2 years my body seems to kick the drug out fast I always fell sick after about 6 hours after each dose I fell withdrawal symptoms. I lift weights alot I started taking a pro hormone and now I'm really sick for a couple of days no matter how much I take I keep going into like full withdrawals my question is can these hormones cause your metabolism to eat up the drug out of my system could it cause withdrawals I'm in desperate need of info. And please no comments on how dangerous taking them are or I shouldn't mix it. Thanks so much for reading and hopefully your answers ## Based on my research there aren't any drug interactions listed between Suboxone and Prohormones of Testosterone; deeming them safe to take together. This does not neces...

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Hello, I'm starting the prerequisite withdrawal period before my first suboxone appointment. I would desperately like to know if I can take a xanax or maybe a soma during this period to ease symptoms? Thanks so much for your time... ## Due to the nature of your question, this may be something best answered by your doctor who can make a more informed decision based on your medical records, current health, age, weight, whether or not you're taking any other medications, etc. However based on my research, as long as you're not taking the xanax or soma with suboxone at the same time, you should be fine. Reason being is that there are drug interactions between those medications that may result in increased side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. ...

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ON METHADONE FOR 8 YEARS FOR BACK, NECK AND SHOULDER INJURY. Doctor keeps lowering dose so am looking for new Doctor that prescribes Methadone. ## NEED DOCTOR THAT PRESCRIBES METHADONE IN SEATTLE/FEDERALWAY ## @Dana, I may not have a doctor I can refer you to, but I did end up coming across a few pain management doctors in Federal Way, WA who are known for prescribing methadone and other related medications. You can try calling any one of them to set up an appointment: Vuthy Leng, M .D. 32114 First Ave. South Suite 203 Federal Way, WA 98003 (253)838-4140 Sam Slonim, M.D. 34616 11th Place South Suite 5 Federal Way, WA 98003 (253)927-6500 Nitin M. Karnik, M.D. 2025 South 341 Street Place Federal Way, WA 98003 (253)874-2030 I hope this info helps!

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I go to a methadone clinic and my cardiologist, put me on some new medication,which is just beta blockers, but i know how dangerious methadone is and my cardiologist even said the beta blockers are o.k. to take with the methadone, but i want a second opinion from mabe someone who takes beta blockers as well as i.I have congerstive heart failure,but i've not had any problems in nine years with my heart.Now the medication they put me on is Carvedilol 6.25mg and Ramipril 2.5mg.Will this hurt me in any kind of way being that i am on methadone 40mg.Someone please get back to me as soon as possible.I've not started the Beta Blockers yet,until i hear from someone who knows what they are talking about.My cardilogist is a great heart doctor,I just wonna make sure i'm gonna be o.k. if...

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6 years ago I suffered 3rd & 4th degree burns from a terrible electrical accident. I was away from my AA program for 12 of my 15 years of sobriety. I started drinking heavily and using coke to anesthetize. I volunteered to rehab & dr put me on Suboxone for my pain. This drug was designed for long long treatment of chronic pain. I weed off Suboxone and am currently on Ultram, my pain laughs at this drug. Drs tell me I will need to be on pain meds rest of life. Last three Drs will not touch me because I had been on Subxone. Anyone know how I restart with a Dr with low level of narcotic that will understand or ignore my Suboxone ordeal? ## Hi Craig, From an outside perspective, it sounds to me like the best way to approach this situation would be to discuss up front and honestly wh...

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Methadone, helped me manage my life for three years, lost insurence, got it back and the 7.5's hydro's are not enough I'm turning to other stuff, to fill in the void, I'm becoming unstable were as for three years on 100mg of methadone was a form of completiness, sounds bad, but childhood was no cake. ## Hi John Collins, Here is a link to a site that may be able to help you find a prescribing methadone doctor in your area: methadonedocs.com/home.aspx Once you get a prescription from a doctor, there are a number of legitimate online pharmacies that may be able to fill it for you. I personally haven't used this method for getting a prescription, but I know there are a handful of sites out there that are safe and legal to order from amongst the swarm of bad ones. To find...

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Where can I get methadone pills prescribed for opiate addiction. I live in Michigan and all I can find is clinics not doctors who will prescribe the pill form. Please help I have tried everything. Thanks ## You can't go to a doctor and get methadone for opiate addiction. Only clinics are allowed to prescribe methadone for addiction, Doctors can prescribe it for pain only, What opiates are you addicted to? If you don't want to go to a clinic for whatever reason, suboxone may be a better choice for you. If you need anything else, please post another question..I believe the Moderator has the website for suboxone doctors who may be in your area his/her name is Verwon...Good luck friend..Let us know how you are doing, ok?? Pat ## My brother takes suboxone and it really helped him. he...

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I have been on methadone for 2 years. Started to take sub. Stopped for 50 hours, took 1/2 mg. of sub one day, waited till the next day for another 1/2 mg to rid the excess meth out of system. Feeling much better on 4 mg of sub. Was on only 20 mgs of doan when stopped. How long will this doan stay in my system? I feel as though I'm still withdrawling and would like to know how much longer until I feel as though the withdrawl symptoms are gone? Out of my body completely so I can quit sub as well. Any suggestions? ## MATE I HAVE BEEN ON AND OFF OF METH FOR A LONG TIME SORRY TO SAY IT WILL BE IN YOUR SYSTEM FOR AS LONG AS14 DAYS HOWEVER YOU WILL BE OK ON SUB AND STABLE WITHIN A FEW DAYS HOPE THIS HELPS MATEREFWE ## Sorta... Appreciate it! But need a bit more info. Been 9 days, still fee...

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Can you store dirty urine in the refrigerator I'm taking methadone and Vicodin and my be tested for pain management next week if so how long ## I have stored clean urine in fridge and used it a week to week and half later no prob. Just put it a small container before ur test and put it under ur armpit for 40 min. To bring it to body temp. If ur test has a temp. Gauge Should work for dirty I would think

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i am 52 i have been legily been percribed methadone 130mg p d when i was taking the med at chemist i found it wasnt holding me so i had both orally and heriov by needlei haave 130 ml addiction to methadone also 3.00 a day on herion i am very nieve and upset that i in ethier position never done drugs in my lifei have a worse problemuntil 4yrs ago now i asked someone i know i just want to be on the meth prob gramme and not herion as well they said simple stop the herion keep on the methadone but start using speeed i beleive them so i did now i have 300 doolar a day speed habit plus 130ml meth and my legs are 3 times the size went to drs they put me on fled tabs been on a week now getting worse theyp burning nstining burning i feel terrible i dont know what the hel to do im in one state my...

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Got clear tanish capsule white powder inside was told they are 10 mlg methadone capsules what are they ## Are they any types of markings or imprints on the capsule as well? I probably wouldn't trust the person who gave that to you if you even feel the need to question what that white powder could be. Unfortunately every prescription drug in the U.S. is required by the FDA to have some sort of marking that distinguishes it from other pills. The possibilities can seem endless without that information. It sounds like someone just bought a pack of clear empty capsules and filled them with baking soda or some other illicit drug. Certain websites do offer lab testing for a hefty fee to identify a pill's ingredients, but that may be your only other option if you want to play it safe. I...

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I am questioning a pill. The doc said to my friend it is a new suboxone however i cannot locate it anywhere. Its is a round orange pill with an orange flavor with the imprint of a dagger on one side i think and i cant see what the other side says. it may have a coating of sorts on it. Has anyone heard of this new suboxone shape? ## normal suboxone 8mg tablet is kindof big, octogon shape with small cross shape on one side as well. It is not a "new" suboxone tablet, however. If you bring it to any pharmacist and show it, they will confirm what it is. They won't take it from you either. Hope this helped. Thanks, Grace Patient Services Manager ## the newer generic suboxone pills that are round instead of octagon and dont have the cross on it either, they are definitely suboxones...

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I have attended a treatment clinic since 3/22/11 and have been doing awesome. It has really helped me. I would like to find a regular doctor that can possibly prescribe to me so I don't have to travel twice a week to the clinic and it also costs me $330 a month. Can you help me?? ## Hi Jay, If you run a google search for "methadonedocs" you should be able to find a webpage that helps you find these types of doctors within your general area. I was going to go ahead and post a few names from there, but wasn't sure what city you're in? You can also give this other page a try too if you just want to search for regular pain management specialists: wellness.com/find/pain%20management%20specialist I hope this helps!

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I have been taking subutex for 3 months, this past week my mom washed half my script. I got a suboxone strip today, but havent taken it yet. Got to go back for my weekly visit Tuesday, sometimes they do random drug screen. I am getting sick from not having my regular subutex. Can I take the suboxone? And if they test my urine Tuesday, will they tell the difference between subutex and suboxone? ## Anyone with the knowledge about these two meds, could you please help me out on this? I am starting to feel withdrawl symptoms. I have the suboxone strip on hand, just hesitant to take any of it, due to to random drug test. ## Uh yeah subutex and suboxone are two completely different medications. Suboxone has an opiate antagonist in it and subutex does not. If you get tested you're gonna mo...

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My husband has been on this drug for over a week to kick o.c.s. and feels like he's still in withdrawal. He's very weak and says he would be alright if he snorted an o.c. So is there another medication besides this drug and Methadone? ## laura i have been on sub for 3 yrs. it is a miracle drug. how much was your husband abusing and what is his daily sub intake? ## Maybe he needs a higher dose. Also, if he's taking any other opiates, it will react with the suboxen and he will go into withdrawal. ## He may need a higher dose. I started on 8mg twice a day. Make sure he lets the whole thing dissolve under his tongue. There are some meds that will have a bad reaction with this drug. I take a narcotic for migraines and I can't take it with Suboxone. I know that I shouldn't...

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i just moved to long island ny from florida and i was seeing a dr for methadone thought when i got here ide get a dr to perscribe it for me but i cant an im missing work do to withdrawls i have no friends or help up here if any one can point me in the correct way i would be in big time det john cavallo 516-{edited for privacy} ## Have you tried looking for a clinic? In some states, private doctors can only prescribe it strictly for pain treatments, because they aren't trained in its use for addiction and other conditions. ## Email me {edited for privacy}, I'm having the same problem too, but maybe can help.

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