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My doctor's office has just started doing mouth swab drug testing to see if im taking my prescription adderall, and I was wondering if the suboxone shows up on these tests, and if they can tell the levels of suboxone in your system from the mouth swab test? ## They just started the same with me.cut my test always show a blue cooler,don't no what that means.d ## The test is for suboxone and they just see to send it to a lab ## They just started the same with me.but my test always show a blue cooler,don't no what that means. ## The blue Color just means that you have enough Saliva on it to be able to test...my doctor's do the same with me... I haven't taken my Suboxone in like 4 days.. but if I take one in the morning Do you think it will show up on my test at 2:00pm t...

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Broke my back, broke my hip, both legs broke and my shoulder pain is through the roof. I need help. I live in Calgary. PLEASE HELP ME. ## Hi Cindy Lee, I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through, unfortunately, no one can really know ahead of time what a doctor is or is not willing to prescribe. That is based on the doctor's discretion and not just on someone else's previous appointment (especially since many doctor's are now worried about losing their licensing for prescribing too many narcotics). Some advice I can give you is to not specifically ask for any 'specific medication' when you see a new doctor. Just make sure to transfer or take a copy of all your medical records with you. Then, the best approach in my opinion, is to discuss up front and h...

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I am in a suboxone program and have been since last March. I have been taking otc sleep aids for well over ten years, but NOTHING else. I get urine tested every Tuesday at my doctor. I have never failed a drug test before. The nurse asked what medications I was taking and I told her just my suboxone and tylenol pm... She said it showed positive for methadone and antidepressants. I was in shock! I am so careful that I have suffered thru two horrible colds (bronchitis once) and refused to take any cold meds. I called the office later to tell the nurse that I did take melatonin a few nights ago, thinking maybe that was it since it was the only different thing I've taken. She said no, that actually my tests have been positive for a while but they can't read any levels, it just shows...

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Then went to my liver lung and brain. I take methadone 10, Oxycodone 5 and after January 1st,2013 I won't be able to get my hydrocodone 750`s. I have constant pain. Do you have any ideas to get rid of this pain. ## Hello, Lola! How are you doing? I am so sorry about what you've been going through. You might be able to just get the lower dose and take an additional Acetaminophen tablet, or half of a table with it. Have you checked with your doctor, yet? They will be able to let you know if it is safe for you to do that. ## Have you considered alternative treatments? Try the Jim Kelmun baking soda and molasses recipe for pain reduction. Go to the "Cancertutor" website for ideas. Listen to the "Truth about cancer" videos that are free online.

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I took 80 mg off methadone on Sunday morning at 1:30 am and have a urine test on Friday at 11am.... Will it be out of my system ## And then another 120mg on Sunday at 4pm and have the same urine test on Friday at 11am so that's a total of 200 mg will it be out of my system By Friday...... I'm 250lbs and 5ft 6in. Plz help me... ## hey..i just read your message and concern..i know it was a while ago but i was wondering how your outcome went because im in the same position now....?? Pls answer asap if you could..Thanks so much!!! ## Unless your being tested for methadone, its a separate test and it's expensive. Random test do not have methadone on them. There might be a couple variables, like being caught with done's so they look for It. ## I took one 10mg and it showed up ...

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I have been on Suboxone for several years. For me it's been a wonder drug. I had been on the high powered pain meds for years, but no longer wanted to take them. I was put on Suboxone and it helps me with the pain, without the side effects. My doctor got busted for over presribing, not to me, but to others. Now I'm totally out and can't find a doctor that will write it for me. I live in Walker, LA and it's been a nightmare trying to figure this out.

I need to find a doctor in san antonio tx.that prescribes suboxone and takes amerigroup insurance ## I need a Dr.That takes amerigroup, Star Plus Medicaid.I have been on norco,fentanyl etc.For pain management off an on since 1988.Please help me.Thank you

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ok--I really want some documentation regarding these deaths caused by the use of Suboxone and benzodiazepenes ie; Ativan, Klonopin, etc., concurrently. I want to know because I have been taking Suboxone with Librium for months, and now am taking Suboxone with Klonopin. I only take 2mg of Suboxone, mind you the high end 'range' is 32mg a day! Does anyone really know 1) documentation and proof of these deaths that so called have ocurred, and 2) why am I still alive after taking these two drugs concurrently for over a year? Whoever can help me on this one is a GOD-feel free to email me at xxxxxxxxxx with any and all info you can muster up, it is ticking me off when i read people talk about this specific issue but I see no PROOF??? ## I take subutex and max out on xanax. I take abou...

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I took a Methadone today, I'm not sure if it was a 5 or 10 mg. How long will it take to get out of my system? ## Hello, The half-life of Methadone varies greatly. Wikipedia notes that it is anywhere between 24-36 hours, while more credible sources estimate that it can range from 15-55 hours. Keep in mind though that the length of time following drug use for which a positive result may occur is dependent upon several factors including the frequency and amount of usage, metabolic rate, excretion rate, drug half-life, and the drug user’s age, weight, activity, and diet. Having said that, it truly depends on the rest of your lifestyle as well. Below is a link to another thread on "how long methadone stays in your system"; you may find it useful in determining ...

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I take subutex for opiate addiction but I'm still in chronic pain. Will oxymorphone be blocked by buprenorphine in subutex like it blocks other full opiate agonists? ## Hello, Robin! How are you? No, it isn't the Buprenorphine that blocks anything. I believe you're actually thinking of Suboxone, which contains Buprenorphine and Naloxone, it is the Naloxone that blocks other opiates, not the Buprenorphine. Subutex doesn't contain the Naloxone, so it doesn't block them. Oxymorphone is also a very potent narcotic, so you shouldn't take it, without your doctor's approval and supervision. If you're being treated for addiction, it may also be against the rules of your treatment contract. Is there anything else I can help with? *These medications carry the risk ...

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I was given a white round not a small pill medium size. Only half of the pill I was given said it was suboxone.. It has Kel printed on the top end half and 00 on bottom of the 00.. Which is also printed on the second half of the pill.. I took it twice and it made me very very sick.. What is it? ## Why would you take medication that you don't know what it is or for? Plus, if you have the internet you can look it up...

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I took 15 milgrams of methadone after not taking any in over 2 years am I ok to take a piece of a suboxson ## The answer to this may be different for each individual (as far as how long to wait), but if it were me I'd probably try to wait 3 days for methadone to be excreted, due to it's long half-life. Other patients on here may feel differently though. Based on your situation I have a feeling you'll be alright to take suboxone sooner than later, but if in doubt I would still encourage you to contact your prescribing doctor first, just to be on the safe side. Hope this helps!

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From 2009 thru 2012 I was prescribed methadone and roxicodone for chronic back pain. Which was very effective. The clinic closed down and I've found it difficult to find a doctor who will prescribe methadone. My current doc gives me five 30mg roxicodone a day but I don't get the pain relief I had when taking methadone and the occasional roxicodone for breakthrough pain. Can anyone reccomend a pain doctor in the Nashville area that prescribes methadone and roxicodone for pain control? ## Hello, Jim! How are you? I'm sorry that you're in pain. However, there is no listing of doctors according to what they will or will not prescribe that I can refer to for you. The only thing you can do is see a doctor and discuss your treatment options with them. Many won't want to pre...

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Ok I was on subutex an now supposedly a state law n Tn that they can only prescribe tex to pregnant or nursing women. I now am prescribed suboxone tabs and many pharmacies turned me down even though they were on my list from the dr. So I went to Wal-Mart where I had been going and they had to order the tabs. When I got them they r called buna and r the half moon 155 white round pills, but they r like 8 something a piece! I tried using the GoodRx coupon but the pharmacist said they will only take coupons from the manufacturer and I don't even know who or what to look for. Can someone please help! I love feeling normal but its costing so much money! HELP! ## I have gotten the same spiel from my doctor about Subutex yet no law exists to support this claim. I have been on Subs for over ...

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I have a 15mg methadone if I take it Friday at 5 pm will it be out of my system Monday? ## 5 days ## how does long does 10 mg. methadone stay in your blood and urine tests ## I was smoking meth until 12 days ago steadily I have a fairly high metabolism iive been drinking water and took urine test this morning will I pass? ## I'm betting 12 days will be sufficient. 5 days minimum so 12 doubles that plus 2 more days.....let me know. ## I will ## I have a high metabolism as well and its been 2 weeks since I smoked meth and weed to would it be possible to still pass urine drug screen? ## Marijuana will be your worry. It can take a minimum of 30 days. Be honest with yourself and know that if you are a regular pot smoker then you most likely will test positive for MJ. On the other hand if...

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I recently tested positive for opiates at my PO office. I did not take any opiates but I did take a suboxone film the night before. Can the ua test false positive for opiates? And when they send it to the lab will it still test positive for opiates? ## I just experienced the same thing! I don't know what's gonna happen . My whole life is at jeopardy and I haven't taken anything but suboxone in years. I have 21/2 yrs of jail time to look forward to if this confirmation test comes back positive. I'm so freaked out! Someone please tell me what to do? I have not taken any opiates or any drug other than suboxone. And yet I have been told by my p o that my taking suboxone has no bearing on the positive result. What BS ## It won't be a false positive. Suboxone is, in fact, ...

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I have had 7 spinal surgeries, 2 bulging discs in neck,DDD, Spinal Stenosis, faccett disease, narrowing of spinal canal, 2 more herniared discs in lower back, orthoarthritis,failed back syndrome, nerve damsge, muscle weaknessin legs & neruopathy. Was on oxycontin 80 mg 3x for about 10 years. Put on 40mg 2x for two months. Had no withdrawn symptoms. Just put on Suboxone 8mg 2 at a time the strips that go under the tongue. Feeling a little relief...nothing to write home about. Does this Med build up in your body over time? Seeing the doctor again on Monday morning. If still no great improvement will they up the Rx until pain level gives me better quality of life? ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? Suboxone does contain a narcotic, which is Buprenorphine, but it is a very weak one and doesn...

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I was taking oxycodone about 90 mg a day and ran out. A friend gave me 3 fentanyl 50mg patches which I use for 5 days, I've been clean now for 54 hrs. Have had sweats and chills some leg cramps and restlessness. As well as diarrhea. About an hour ago I took apprx 1mg suboxone. I am very fearful of precipitated withdrawals. I feel no difference yet. Is it safe to take more suboxone? ## Hello, Storm! How are you? What did you end up doing? Before taking Suboxone, you need to be in full withdrawal from everything else, otherwise there is the risk of experiencing the dangerous precipitated withdrawals. Thus, you may have been taking it a bit too soon. 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 f...

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I have been on Methadone for 8 years! My first few months in the methadone clinic a came up "dirty" due to being scared of withdrawal but since than I gave had almost 8 years of clean time. I have "earned" all 6 of my take homes( in PA your only allowed 6 at a time) and have had them for years now. In November,2012 I get a call from my counselor telling me that methadone didnt show in my urine, I was current on 48mgs. I also had an UTI at the time and was getting over Bronchitis and pneumonia, so I was on medications I normally wouldn't have been taking. I had them call the lab to see of those meds or a combination of the meds would interfere with my urine, of course the answer was no. They also told me my creatna(sp??) was lower than normal, 83 but that was still ...

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Are there many people on this board that are going to a private Dr for pain meds? It seems almost every one is forced to go to a pain clinic and these clinics are horrible with all their rules and the way they treat chronic pain sufferers that are in need of pain medicine. And even worse is a methadone clinic. ## Not all pain clinics are horrible, but yes, some of them are and Methadone clinics are not intended to treat pain patients, they specialize in treating drug addiction. Learn more Methadone details here. Many private physicians are reluctant to treat chronic pain, because they are not specially trained in doing so, which means on top of the legal concerns, they also have to worry about mismanaging someone and being help responsible for that. Are there any other questions or comm...

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