Side Effects Of Suboxone
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I have been on suboxone now for just under a month. I think it is an amazing drug, i have had no cravings or interest in returning to opiates, my drug of choice was oxy. I get up every day feeling happy, and am able to take on what ever the day brings me. I am also on lexapro for depression at this time. There is one problem after i take my dose, which is 8 mg. twice a day, I am extremely tired sometimes to the point where if i sit down I will nod off, so I keep moving and can usually fight through it. I am wondering do other people feel this way or does it get better the longer you are on it? Two other things that are sometimes very bothersome are dizzyness and extreme dry mouth. I just wanted to find out other peoples experiences. Thanx

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First me I say I am so happy to hear that you're cravings have disappeared! I myself am on Suboxone for pain management. At first it worked wonders! I do not remember feeling tired but feeling more energetic. The effects of dogs with time and I'm now up to 4 a day of 8 mg. I think either it is the mixture of the Lexapro on the Suboxone or maybe it's just a suboxone but either way that it will get better. I really think it's still just you getting used to the drug.

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Re: ginabird (# 17)

Poor thing. Your Dr knows nothing. I pity you trying to get off that crap. 16 mg is a joke.

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Re: rena (# 15)

Your body will not adjust as they are entirely different. Suboxone is designed so that you do not feel the effects of opioids - that's the whole idea. The withdrawal symptoms from Suboxone are apparently severe. It was designed partly so that more poppy plantations in Southeast Asia could be eliminated by the U.S. government, which means more synthetic crap on the streets. I recently read an article by leading law and medical groups that illustrated how the drug situation in the 60s and 70s were a lot safer and more manageable compared to now. People are frying their brains with substances. Plus, people seemed to be a lot more laid back with real opiates.

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I've been off Suboxone for a year. I got my last shot in July 2022. However, at the inj. spot I still have a lump there and it refuses to go away. Why? I mean it worked and today I feel great. It's just that the lump will not go away and it's starting to concern me.

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It's total brain control,stops you feeling anything that's enjoyable !

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Re: Ptravers (# 246)

It reminded me of Clock work orange a bit too much

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Re: Barbarah (# 247)

You are it's no wonder drug.

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Your on Avery high dose ,not enough is known about it,you will be needing your anti depresants,

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Re: Holly (# 249)

For some reason drs like to over prescribe, in my opinion it's no wonder drug. The depression that goes with this med and withdrawal symptoms are shocking, most drs do my agree !! I pity anybody on this med who needs pain relief as it wont work. !

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Re: Kf3355705 (# 250)

2 is actually the maintenance dose. Any more than 4 & your body just pushes it out, it's pointless to take that many. I have been on Suboxone for 10 years as well & I'm here to tell you that 1 is not always enough! I cut myself down to a half because I was taking Klonopin, but after I stopped taking those, I had to raise my dose back up to 1.75. Your post is incorrect & is worded to make people feel like what hey need is wrong & there's something wrong with them.

Congrats on getting off of subs after that long. Wish I could do that. Just don't say that u know what is best for everyone because everyone is different, everyone requires different doses to get them to the place they need to be & just because 1 worked for u, does NOT mean it's gonna work for the next person.

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Re: Krista (# 228)

In my experience with Suboxone, if you are experiencing that much fatigue, your dose is too high. Not a doctor, just my experience. Good luck!!

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Re: Rose (# 8)

Glad it's good for you,see if you feel same way,when you want to get off!!

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I was taking Suboxone for more than 10 years and eventually weened myself off of them a year ago. I have taken various different doses prescribed by a Doctor, of course and I'm here to tell you & anyone else reading this comment... One Suboxone a day is enough for any patient. If you are taking more than one, you are taking more than what is necessary & sufficient. That's the bottom line. One Suboxone is effective enough to prevent any withdrawals within a 24 hour period. No if, ands or buts about it.

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I've been on 4 MG, 2x daily for only a week and a half. Side effects are horrible - profuse sweating, major headaches, and and overall feeling of withdrawal, including fever. I have used it in the past and never had any issues. Nothing is getting better, I feel like it's getting worse actually. Has anyone else had this problem, and if so, what did you do? It's also affecting my mental health, I don't know what to do.... HELP, please

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You're just high. Lol. Break the subs up into halves & take 1/2 in the am 1/2 after lunch another 1/2 around 4 or 5 & the other about an hour before bed. That will eventually go away. With me, I've been on sibs for 10 years, they have taken away all my energy. I'm coming off of them now & am starting 2 feel a little better each time I'm lowered.

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Re: Liss (# 18)

That’s my question too. Since I’ve been on sub I can eat a salad and gain weight. I’ve been on sub now for a month and a half and have gained 20 pounds!!! Feel like I’m blowing up!!

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Re: Christine (# 19)

Agree 100 percent to your post. I went through same thing. Only on it 8 months. This is a very powerful medication.

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Bubba Gump (# 238) -so true !! Not a wonder drug ,just turns people into robots they can control, kinda bit like clockwork orange ,IV heard.

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Re: Florida Liz (# 2)

Not going to prescribe those with Suboxone; I know because as a true Narcoleptic I was on Provigil and Sub dr discontinued due to possibility of serious interactions

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Dianne, IV seen people coming off opiates with methadone and subs ,I don't think drs know enough about Suboxone or subutex at least with methadone they have experience in dealing with withdrawal, for starters 8 mg a day is way too high,you must feel like a zombie, in my opinion it should be used when methadone dose is down as far as possible and used for no longer then 2-4 weeks and nothing like 8 mg a day,for some reason over here in Australia people are told how easy it is to come off ,I do not believe this,IV seen people in a terrible state trying to get off it.also what happens if you have accident and need pain relief? Nothing will stop pain or ease pain in an emergency ,and forget about enjoying anything ,IV heard people say it took a very long time before it was out of your system,so even a trip to dentist has problems,it seemed to stop people enjoying anything ,this is my opinion and everyone is different, 8mg is way too much ,unless you've spent last 2 yrs in an O den in Asia,take care be patient an don't believe everything . especially new wonder drug info.

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