What Not To Say During Suboxone Appt (Page 8) (Top voted first)

My boyfriend has battled with heroin addiction for at least 2 years now. He was prescribed to before, but couldn't afford the maintenance program and ended up banging heroin again. He went back to his doctor to get a script for suboxone again last week, and the doctor wouldn't prescribe it to him. I found another dr who can prescribe suboxone nearby, and want to make sure he gets a script because he will die if he doesn't quit using. Does anyone know any reasons why a dr wouldn't prescribe suboxone?
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I have a question...Due to a job loss I am now on Medi-cal and without "real" insurance. The state put me under LA Care Anthem Blue Cross, but they will not cover my medications, not even Cymbalta or Celebrex. I made an appointment with the doctor's office the state sent me to, and when I told her about my needing Suboxone she told me that I would have to pay $300 for my first appointment, and the medical clinic would complete a TAR asking Medi-cal to cover my medicine. She said that each subsequent visit is going to be $75, but when I spoke with LA Care and asked them why I would be charged by the doctor's office they told me that I should not be paying anything. Is this a way for these doctors to make money? I don't feel right about this. I don't have a job or any income, but they are willing to allow me to use my credit card to pay for the visits. I have a prescribe that still have refills, but they didn't fill it today because it is not covered, and I didn't get the message in time to call the Costco pharmacy to find out how much it would be if I paid cash. I figure it would be a lot more than $300. Does anyone know how this works, or if this is legitimate or not? Is there a better way to deal with this? Any advice would be helpful.

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You have to be Licensed to to Rx suboxone...And the doctor can only see a certain number suboxone patients so that in itself has alot of doctors w they're hands full
Secondly,why would you NOT tell your doctor your taking methadone????? The two main drugs suboxone had in mind (well,all opiates really) but mostly heroin and methadone.

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methadone is a way to rid society from undesirables!!!!! killed my love

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Because they are afraid you will use with suboxone, and it can kill ya, I didn't understand either, I studied a lot for a friend went through it, but he went for pain not addiction because it works better then pills that kill your tummy.... Very sad they wont prescribe for pain!!! it would do away with most addiction!!!

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I can help you with that. All Drs do not agree someone should be on suboxone or take it. Yes, his dr. is a suboxone dr. for whatever his reason is he didnt prescribe it to him. I been on subs for almost 3 years strait. Its not just something you take and it will keep you clean for life. You must get a sponsor. You must go to meetings. You must stay away from ALL people who you used with and all people who do use. Some people need counseling etc. Maybe your boyfriend was dishomest with the dr? Maybe the dr is a pure ass! I believe anyone on heroin that wants subs should be able to get a prescription! Dont give up helping your boyfriend. There are other drs out there that will help him! I hope this helps you. Keep in touch.

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Just wondering if you have an update? Sad story and very heartfelt. I'd like to know.

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Suboxone can be abused. There is no way to quit unless you use it right and that's on you.

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It's simply because he missed his appt. To get good sub's. Now I'm not saying this may be it but you can't miss your appts. For your med . If your jumping off and on the "wagon" you can't expect the Dr to keep trying to help you. He is way smarter then you thin . He is looking at like you only come to him when you can't afford to dope. Now if you don't have health insurance and you pau for your script then I'm just thinking the Dr is looking at it like you just missed you appt and at any Dr office you can't just missed without either paying some type of fee or them dismissing you from their practice.

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Your boyfriend needs to take care of his own sobriety.I know you are triyng to help him,however,its his addiction and he needs to take care of his own business. If you want to help him thats great! Maybe give him a ride or go to his appointments with him.He needs to speak the truth! All drs are able to access ALL his prescriptions ! Go to the appointment with him and explain to the dr. what you have witnessed with his drug use! Let him make the appointment! He needs to be responsible! Dont give up on your bofriend many people in recovery have relapsed many times! i hope this helps! Honesty is important ! however at same time dont open can worms

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If u don't mind me asking who and where is the doctor that will prescribe suboxone?????

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who killed your love? the subs? so sad! my boyfriend died to heroin

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I just began taking subs as an alternative to percs for pain and im so much happier and more positive. What an incredible medicine. How much does joining the program cost monthly?

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there are many free insuarances for the program! However most drs are $200 for visit which is usually once a month and if you take 2 per day and pay cash around $8 per sub! thats around $20 per day for EVERYTHING! More importantly please go to aa meetings and stay away from yor using friends!

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Don't lie and say you get pain med's or barbituates. Mist good Dr's (including mine runs a Casper the same day you see the Dr.

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Hang in there? Are you kidding, I feel like there isn't a doctor who gives a s*** about me wanting to get sober, ive been trying to get in to a suboxone dr. for over six goddamn months and not one doc has come through with prescribing me it. I got discouraged for a few months on trying to get sober, specifically because I have never found it to be so hard to get on the suboxone as I have been on it two other times throughout my 11 year addiction. Was sober for three years, relapsed this whole year here in 2015, thought it would only be for three or four months max, but nope its been 12 months exactly which is why im just pissed off now! Suboxone.com ha what a joke, I called every single doctor in Wisconsin and was very repetitive and there was always some bulls*** excuse. Now Im not knocking the suboxone, Im knocking all the doctors that are on that site, because if you have state insurance, they don't want you, they want cash paying customers, cant tell me Reckit-Benikiser isn't kicking pay outs to these doctors. The suboxone works great, but putting a small limit on how many ppl they can prescribe is bulls***. If we are in a heroin epidemic, which we are, why wouldn't there be more psychiatrists taking the 8 hour course and they would be making ten fold in money, we need at least 10 times the amount of suboxone doctors that are out there right now, this is f***in bulls***, jumping through hoops for months, just because I want to get sober and still don't have what I need to get sober.... yes im a pissed off individual and this is why I get discouraged... oh if you really want to get sober you will find a way to get prescribed the suboxone, oookay that's a false statement as I have tried so hard, so much time put into calling docs, still with no avail.. like I said bulls***.

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I've been on every drugs for ab 6 years. I want to quit but can't I have a sub appt next week. Don't know what to say to them an don't know with I will get in for subs. I hope..just don't know what to say?

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Alice,

I don't know if you will receive this as its been so long since you posted it. I am an Army veteran and was deployed to Iraq twice for a total of 2 1/2 years. I lost 23 friends and have so many other brothers in arms who are battling the aftermath of war. I feel for them and all the other vets of past wars who are still suffering and of course the ones who are still currently fighting. I am also saddened by your story because I have relatives who have gone through severe sexual abuse similar to yours. You are in my prayers. I almost killed a man who sexually abused my niece when she was only 7 and carried on for 2 years. I am looking for help in any way. I have been addicted to heroin and for the first time checked myself in to the va hospital. I am here at the hospital as I type this and am so scared. I wish God hears my prayers so I can have the strength to quit and take care of my wife and kids. You can email me at {edited for privacy} if you would like. I have to go. God Bless you and I hope you are still ok to this day.

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I cannot believe the doctor turned him away..I know with my doctor if you relapse of fail a drug test, they want to see you 3 times a month rather than once..which becomes costly! However, it is what they have to do. They have guidelines to follow. I do not know of any reason why they would not prescribe it to him, but you need to be with him, and explain to the dr. That he will die if he does not get treated! You should have no issue! Good luck!

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It is for opioid dependence methadone is for kicking herion even though methadone has only destroyed my life and now i seek saboxone treatment dah this should be easy to get and afford.

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Suboxone is the much better choice methadone is just a cheaper buzz. Try coming off the done odds r u will kill ursef or atleast wanna die.....stick to suboxone take for a week and then u be good. Don't get hooked or it was all for nothing

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