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Taking Suboxone While Positive For Hepatitis C (Top voted first)
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Lestat692008 Says:
I have been on Suboxone since 2007 and it has always done wonders for me I started out on it for Opiate Addiction But am now on it for Pain management and they said I would be on it for the rest of my life. But Recently I have been getting bad pains in my side where my liver is and it makes my tongue raw and my throat swell, So I had Blood work done and found out that I am Positive for Hep C. Will this allow me to be switched to Subutex instead of Suboxone? Because I have been taking Subutex recently and they Dont give me any issues with my tongue or my throat or hurt my liver, Does anyone know if this will allow me to be switched to Subutex?
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Hep C positive, in 2008 I did a six month course of Pegasus Interfuron. Yes it was six months of feeling as if I had the worst case of the flu possible, but now I test negative for Hep C. I was on Subutex before treatment, during, and still am to this day. It was the Hep C diagnosis that had my addiction specialist/pain management doc switch me from Suboxone to Subutex which I feel works far better for pain. I have been on the same dose for almost eight years, 12mg a day, and it works as well now as it did when I began taking it. Best wishes and heart felt prayers for your health.
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Lee Says:
I see a pain/addiction specialist - a kind and very ethical man who knows his stuff. i started on Subutex post chemo/full on pre-mature menopause after trying a number of anti-depressants that did not work. Due to the pain from the chemo (major bone pain) he put me on Dilaudid. I take the Sub at 6am - the Dilaudid at noon, 6 and midnight and start all over again. This has not been a problem for me - I have minimal pain and I do not feel high from the Dilaudid. Most docs would look at you if you were out of your mind if you asked for this - just sayin' - it can be done - I have done times 6 years now and it works for me. I am lucky to have a doc who thinks out of the box, is fair and he understand that I do not wish to be high. However - were I continually losing my pills and going in for refills too early he would stop me right away.
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Sameoldbs Says:
Rachel
Honestly ANY medications especially those known to be harsh on hepatic system is certainly not going to aid your condition.You will probably receive a hundred different opinions on here but something as medically complicated like this should only be discussed with a skilled medical professional that specializes in diseases of the liver.Most opiate assisted meds have shown a tendency to be cause toxicity issues with the liver in SOME susceptible individuals so yes you should be concerned enough to seek medical consultation sooner rather then latter. All the best to you. Kenie....
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michelle Says:
Ive gone from 8/2 suboxone to taking an extra 2-3 strips as my pain suddenly got severe . Am i taking too much ? I will call my doc tomorrow but since yesterday when i saw him im in severe pain.
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S owen Says:
There are a cure for hep c now only 12 weeks of meds with the only side effect being sunburn if you get in the sun u will blister bad and quick
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Adrienne parker Says:
Unless its something really bad, I think you will be OK...I have only recently 3/4 months ago cleared the Hep C virus with a six month Harvoni program, the virus is gone but i have chirrosis and possible Hepato cellular carcinoma, the results of these tests im slighly in fear of....however i had the c virus since the 90's or so and i dont think the suboxone was involved in any of that....my GP is a fearless crusader in these treatments and she assured me that suboxone would not seriosly affect a regular liver...who really can be sure, i was never an alcoholic, only drug issues...i hope my experiences have or can help you decide what is best for you? Discuss it heavily as you need to with your Dr....wish you the best in your endeavours....ap......
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Rachel Says:
Thanks ap... I have changed my life...my entire circle...im engaged to a pastor and have been born again. I only take 2 strips a day 4mg total.... My goal is to taper off by nov 2017...i have hope and faith that God will give me the strength to come off. Thanks so much for ur reply.
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ZYDOT Says:
I know this is old, but wow. YOU took Subs for 7 years and you are going to judge someone else who takes it as well? Some people have zero empathy and I'm glad you aren't a doctor.
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diva Says:
I'm on subutex at a pain and addiction specialist office does that mean he deals with both addiction and pain ? So I am addict he has me on subutex I'm also in pain can I ask him to perscibe pain meds or well I be judged ?
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Daveliss Says:
Yeah. Subutex is an opiate. Your doctor probably thinks it works for pain also. It does not work for me. Not an addict. Your Doctor will def. judge though he should not!! And he will most likely not change your prescription, but he may increase it. Good luck and leave if you are not getting pain relief and your Doctor does not care. My doctor threaten to take me off opiates altogether, which I find funny, because I don't feel like subutex is an opiate. It does not work half as well as the others for my 15 plus your pain and I will be on pain meds for the rest of my life also. It has too many side effects and people who have Hep C I read from of the other post, you need to get off buprenorphine all together it is not just then the locks in that attacks your liver it is the buprenorphine itself. If you are a recovering drug addict, I am sure there are other possibilities for you and you will most likely have to do a lot of u/a and be under close scrutiny, but if you actually have a chronic pain diagnosis you can no longer take buprenorphine if you have liver damage! Get out and get saved for your own good. Most doctors are now just prescribing this medication to cover their own butts. They take a three day course they get a data 2000 exception and then they can write it. A lot of doctors are not really specialized in chronic pain. My current doctor soon to be ex, is a physiatrist. He knows nothing. You cannot prescribe buprenorphine to somebody who has levoscoliosis in the thoracic region and you cannot prescribe it to someone who has kidney disease and you should not keep prescribing it to someone who is having seizures because of it. Buprenorphine lowers the seizure level more than any other opiate and it can cause seizures. It is causing them and me and that's why my doctor is fired. Good luck to all of you and I hope that all your needs are met eventually.
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Smiley Says:
When you jumped off what mg were u at and how bad was the withdrawal? Thank I in advance. I've been taking morphine 60 mg- 120mg a day (not prescribed) for 3 months and would like to stop! So I'm very curious
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Jeri Says:
That is what I would like to know!! Have been on Suboxones for 3 years and just recently found out I have Hep C!! So now what?? Are they going to cut me off?? I'm scared to death, and not because of the Hep C , because I might not be able to receive anymore meds for help with my addiction!! Please there has to be a way!!
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Tippy Says:
I was in pain management for 15 years i have distimic n disticular luous. Sarcoudosis, bone diske degenitive disease along with sooo many more illnesses. I stopped pain management cuz i have cancer in stomach n brain nothing they can do plus my pain doc was pressuring me into inj's. 3 times a month physical therapy twice a week for god knows how long n he wanted to operate n put permanent pain pump but my infectious disease doc wouldnt sign off so my pain management doc was pissed and took me off pain meds inbetween running out n next pain man i was able to get n was over a month gab didn't wanna do the bs all over n go through withdraw symptoms waiting so my family doc of 13 years also is suboxone doc i figured hey y not try it. So i got put on 2 8mg strips a day since june i have 3 types of neurophathy which is beyond any pain ive ever delt with n thats saying something 4 major back surgeries so many other surgeries 6 times ive had shingles n im 39 i wanna ask my suboxone doc bei gs i just got diagnosed with this neuropathy will he raise me one more 8mg strip ler day my sister was on two n they raised hers 1 more a day and she was getting them for crack addict. Can anyone tell me if they know how to ask n if any body had. Thanks
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Rachel Says:
Should i get off the subx because of my Hep C ? I don't want to damage my liver Anymore than i have to... Im scared. Please someone be honest with me.
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Tjuggz Says:
Hey I don't know if you'll see this but if you do please get back to me imidiatly.
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Kit Says:
There is only if your hep c is bad enough then your insurance will pay for it but if it's not bad enough and you can afford the treatment then you have to wait for it to get bad.....
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Shellz Says:
No need to switch medication. I know many ppl w hep c and stay on suboxine . Subutex is for pregnant woman. Zubloft is commonly mistaken with subutex.
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vortexmatch Says:
Re: Tippy (# 13) 
How long have you been taking the two? Because if you just started say in last few months, I don;t think it will be a problem
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Tlynn79 Says:
Re: Jeri (# 12)
I ws put on the subutex instead,inform your dr.if he dnt listen take your blood test in then he will.
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