Suboxone And Iv Versed For Mild Sedation

I am having minor surgery in about eight days. I have been taking about 8mg of Suboxone for opiate addiction for the past four months. The sedation for my surgery typically requires iv fentanyl and iv versed, however since I am taking Suboxone, this combination will not be effective. I was advised to take more than my usual dose of Suboxone the day of the procedure and will only be administered the iv versed. I was told the higher does of sub WITH the versed will make me comfortable enough to tolerate any pain. I am very scared this is not going to help my pain and I will feel everything!!! I know the versed will help anxiety, but will upping the dose of my sub really work for pain??? If so, how much more should I take?

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Usually, a person is told to stop the Suboxone for a few days, before a procedure requiring pain medications.

Who told you to just alter the dosage?

As to how much you should take, that is something that only your doctor can advise.

The FDA warns that Suboxone carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and constipation.

The Suboxone, does help some people with pain, but it doesn't work well for everyone.

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