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I have very bad anxeity and panic attacks. i am currently on suboxone and want to ask my doc for a xanex scrip. benzos are really the only thing that help me.. I just am worried that my doc would not want to give me benzos for obvious reasons.. ## Your best bet, actually, is to see a general practitioner, or a mental health specialist. It is unlikely that a doctor who specializes in treating with Suboxone is going to be willing to prescribe anything else. Have you considered consulting a different doctor for this?

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Saboxone by far is the best and safest treatment for opiate addiction I have ever tried. Why on earth, is it the hardest treatment to get on? Why cant you get help from the government or insurance to use it? Most opiate addicts I know, when they are knee deep in addiction aren't trying to use to get high, they are trying to use to stay straight so they can work, and live. Why is it more expensive than using Heroin Oxy`s or any other opiate? Why not make the treatment and cure the easier road to go down, rather than the addiction? ## The reason it is so hard to get into a Sub treatment program right now, is because it requires special study and training to use it, so a doctor that wishes to provide has to be willing to take these special classes and devote significant time and resour...

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I just started a new job that doesn't test on initial hire but rather between 1 and 4 months after you start and there's no warning when it's coming. I was on Oxycodone 30's, between 2 and 3 a day for quite a while. I can't work in withdrawls but I needed to kick it because I became dependent and it actually made my back pain worse after a while. So I got a handful of methadone and dosed daily at the following numbers: Day 1: 40mg, Day 2: 30mg, Day 3: 30mg, Day 4, 20mg, Day 5, 20mg, Day 6 20mg. Nothing past that. That got me through the oxycodone withdrawls pain-free and I had no withdrawls from the methadone at that dose for that period of time....though I know treating with methadone is dancing with the devil. I expected it to be out of my urine around 7 days past ...

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Hey guys. i just took like 1mg of suboxone (monday) and i have a urine test on thursday. i know that they will test me for buprenofrin. is there any chance it will get out in 3 days? if you got personal experiences of this, please tell me. ## Like most other narcotics, the Buprenorphine in Suboxone is usually detectable for approximately 4 to 5 days, after last dosing. There is, however, no precise time frame, because individuating factors are always going to play a role, such as your overall health, metabolism, activity levels and fluid intake. Are there any other questions or comments?

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I found a pill which is very small, medium brown, round, with a 10 on it. I have never seen this pill at home and I am also a nurse and never saw this pill. My husband recently passed away from unknown reasons. only question is sleep apnea and a normal dose of methadone. ## As I'm sure you're aware, that's a very vague imprint and I am not aware of any tablets meeting this description with just a 10 on them, I also can't find anything listed in our U.S. prescription drug resources. I am very sorry for your loss. Do you mean they have no idea what caused his death, at all? ## My condolenses in your loss!My brother had a benigne (sp) tumor that was removed and he was perscribed10 mg morphine which seems to fit the your description. His tablets are coated colored brownish r...

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I was told this Pharmacy would give me narcotic pain patch that starts with a B could u tell me about it? ## Herbie are you referring to Buprenorphine patches? Is that the correct name? If so, then you can read more about this medication at: Hope this helps!

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what can I do to get a 26 year old girl off of roxie cotton? and percosets ? ## To start, you are already on the right track to helping her, just by posting on here. There are many users within this forum that have the personal experience of tapering off these medications. Usually for drugs like this the safest way to stop taking them is to tapper off them, if possible. Some medications can be taken in fractions (actually cut into pieces) and these smaller pieces can be taken in place of the regular dose for a period of several weeks until the body is no longer dependent upon them. I think the thread below can provide some helpful advice on withdrawing from these medications (suboxone, norco, and methadone are also mentioned as being helpful in the case of very serious addicts): If this...

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i,m on subixone medicade oaid the first 6 months now they said they can't pay anymore what do i do how can i get help ## I'm sorry, but the only assistance program available for Suboxone from the manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser is for people that have no prescription insurance, whatsoever and I am not aware of any other way to get help to purchase it. Have you spoken to your doctor about it?

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I was hoping someone has experience with the following or there is some expert that knows what he/she is talking about that can drop some advice. Thanks in advance. How long does suboxone stay in your system and how long do the effects of the drug hinder intake of other pain meds? Also, how long does suboxone show up in a drug test? This stuff is WAY TOO expensive and not covered by my insurance. My doc has me on suboxone since dbl knee replacements and low back pain. He said he would put me back on 5/500 or 10/500mg hydrocodone (what I had after surgery) once I was clean of suboxone. I have been taking suboxone for only about 2 weeks (over $215!!!!)but the script has refills for up to 3 months and I guess he doesnt want me filling both. Not that I would do that since it cost me $5 for ...

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WILL METHADONE ROXANE THE RED LIQUID SHOW UP ON A DRUG TEST? ## It depends on the type of test being done, there are a few basic ones that don't look for it, but most of them do. Thus it would be wisest to assume that it's a broad panel test that will check for it. Have you already had the test?

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Does anyone no how long suboxone stays in your system? ## The half-life of Suboxone is anywhere between 24-72 hours; so I would suggest giving yourself at least a week or longer if you think you are going to be testing "specifically" for Suboxone. I know this isn't a 100% direct answer, but I hope it helps! There's really just not much information online regarding "exactly" how long it stays in your system. If you do think you are at risk for it showing up on a drug test, I would suggest informing them that you are on it, under a doctor's care. But from the majority of information i've read on the subject, you shouldn't be too concerned about it even showing up, since it's rarely tested for. I hope this information helps!

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i trying to find a doc that prescribes methadone in northern nj..if anyone can help me and tell me where one is i would really appreciate it... ## If you are under treatment for addiction, a private doctor is not allowed to prescribe it for that. There are very strict federal laws governing the use of Methadone for addiction and they require that it be done in a clinical setting, with a limited number of take home doses. Are there any other comments or questions?

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found these in a 10mg methadone bottle, what could it be/ ## I believe the imprint you're looking at is GG 190 and the tablet contains 500mgs of Methocarbamol, the active ingredient in Robaxin, it is a muscle relaxant. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and dry mouth. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have disc issues from L1 to L5 and I was on Oxycodone for 1 1/2 years starting at 5/325 4x's a day and ended @ 30mg 6x's aday so I decided to get off the Oxycodone with Suboxone, started @ 8mg Suboxone 2x's a day then tapered to .25.g Suboxone 1x a day over a 5 mos period, here's the problem in the 5 mos period since I wasn't on pain meds my pain came back full force and I started taking the Oxycodone 10mg 6x's a day for the last week, so I wanted to know if I was to stop taking the Oxycodone would I still go into withdrawal as though I had never stopped, the proiblem is in the last 5 months I lost my job and Medical insurance and I can't afford the Suboxones (oxycodone is a lot cheaper when prescribed than Suboxone ) I need an operation so in the mean whil...

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im curently in methadone clinic had bad week ive been clean for almost 3 months i had to take a colonzapam and now they want a urine screen onestly i need to be clean i need methadone more than i do nerve pills please help because me and my counsler are working on getting me back on colonzapam sincerley r m ## How did the test turn out? For future reference, Clonazepam is a Benzodiazepine and these are actually quite problematic for drug tests, because they can be detected in a urine sample for as long as 6 weeks, after taking them. ## If you can prove you were on these previously, you can always tell them that you found about 3 or 4 in an old bottle, and you were hurting and stressed from other situations as well,, and didn't see any reason why you couldn't use it because they ...

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day, 7/24/2011 7:47:42 PM I have been taking 80 mg of methadone everyday for about 2weeks I have a huge problem with opiates I do anything I can get my hands on when I can't get H , can I switch from methadones to suboxanne instantly or would I have to w/d from methadone first? The methadones have strong after life so would I have to wait longer than 24 hrs to take suboxane? If I longer than 24 hrs to take suboxane? If I can do the transaction? ## You have to be in full withdrawal from all other narcotic/opiates, before you can start taking Suboxone. It contains the active ingredients Buprenorphine and Naloxone and the Naloxone is used to neutralize other narcotics and prevent their abuse, while someone is being treated with it. So, if you aren't already in withdrawals, it can t...

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I am currently perscribed 20 mg of Saboxone a day. Have been taking it for four months. I Want to have another baby and I am trying to find out if Subutex is safer than Saboxone. My rehab clinic's doctor isnot much help. He suggests talking to OBGYN. They say talk to him. So that's how that went. I know that neither one is reccomended during pregnancy but would rather this than use. Any suggestions? ## I was in almost the same situation as you. I had been taking suboxone for several months and then I got pregnant. My doctor who was prescribing the suboxone changed my prescription to the subutex right away. In the United States there is no studies done showing the side effects of suboxone while pregnant so the FDA has not approved it for use, however in other countries there are ...

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my daughter-in-law is pregnant(12 to 14 weeks),she has been taking Cyboxin for the past 6 months. i know nothing about this drug and the effects it can or will have on the health of our grandchild. she has only been to see her OBGYN 1 time and neglected to tell her that she is taking this drug. what concerns should we have and what if anything should we do? ## She should definitely consult her doctor. Suboxone contains the narcotic Buprenorphine and Naloxone, which is added to prevent the abuse of other narcotics, while someone is under treatment with it. However, it has not been studied for use during pregnancy, so at this time, it is not known whether or not it may cause problems. Are there any other comments or questions?

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hello,i have to see my suboxone dr. tues. i messed up i took 12 roxys 15mg tab. i ran out friday have to drug test tues. ok im also took beno's couple different ones my last dose was last night .i drug test it will be like 48 hours .how long does beno stay in stsyem /ALSO IS 48 hours enough for the pain pll to be out. im also concern that this test will show the past thirty days useage is this possible say i use two weeks ago will it show when and a level of use.not saying i use weeks ago just want to know how this drug testing wrks.he charges 250 each drug test.i wuld think its not a normal plain jane drug test.thanks for any help ## There is a chance that you may fail the test. The Oxycodone in the Roxicodone you took can be detectable in a standard urine test for 4 to 5 days, aft...

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I ran out of my oxycodone pills and I took some suboxone for about a week and a half so that I would not get withdrawl symptoms. About a week later I started back on oxy but it was the new pills which I did not like so I went back to the Oxy 30's. Now that I am taking them, I feel nothing anymore. No Euphoria, no pain release, no high, nothing. Could you tell my why this is happening? I know I have built up a toloarance because I am able to take 5-6 pills at one time and I still feel nothing. Any advice on how to get back to the day one feeling? Total relaxation and euphoria and most important PAIN FREE!!!! ## Suboxone contains a combination of the narcotic Buprenorphine and Naloxone, the naloxone is used to neutralize other narcotics and prevent their abuse, while someone is under ...

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