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Yes There Are Generic Suboxone (Page 2) (Top voted first)
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sean21 Says:
there is a generic Suboxone out now. they begin shipping them to pharmacies the last week of February. also, if you have any type of insurance you will automatically get the generic suboxin. The doctor has no say in whether you get the name brand or generic really. even if he writes a prescription for suboxone, the pharmacist will automatically give you the generics if you have insurance. if you don't have any insurance, you can ask the pharmacist to give you generics because they are cheaper. Plus, R and B has stopped making the name brand suboxin pills. they are only making be films now. So whenever your pharmacy runs out of the original suboxin, there will not be any more.
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I've been paying 60 dollars a week to see suboxone doctor,,on top been paying 150 for script a week..this is ridiculous,,, people need this medication to function,,why not make it affordable,,it's ashame..I can't afford it anymore and do not have insurance......
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Gametime Says:
Not true. Insurance pays for all of mine, the visit and the medication.
BlueCross Blue Shield.
Granted, there is a fairly decent deductible that had to be met ($1000, but that is satisfied after 3.5 vists @ $300 every 28 days)...maybe that is why?
My doc only gives me 28 days worth because, well, i really don't know honestly.
I only take 2 mg buprenorphine/naloxone (2/.5) and i'll tell you what...i'll be on it for the remainder of my life. If you're just beginning this journey...bite the bullet and suffer for a week. It is imperative that you begin your taper immediately (if you're ready obviously)...if you EVER want to be clean.
I've gone 1 FULL month...full blown withdraws and almost died from dehydration and lack of electrolytes (vomit + diarrhea + extreme sweat for an entire month = bad news). I was told I'll never be able to get off so I'm going back to methadone because if I'm going to be on drugs, I might as well take a drug that doesn't block my own body's endogenous opioids (which is what suboxone does; blocks your endorphins so you can't feel ANY pleasure nor will you get that feeling of accomplishment if you do something good with your life because that "pat on the back" for a job well done is created by endorphins (and other NTs) and suboxone blocks all opiate-like receptors...
FUN FACTS about SUBOXONE:
1) less than 2mg of suboxone acts as an AGONIST on the opioid receptor site.
2) 32 mg is the MAX working dose of suboxone (ceiling effect), but the effects are pretty much done at about 12 mg (the increase in efficacy from 1mg - 2 mg is WAY more than 16mg to 32 mg even though the dose is 'doubled')...opioids doses (specifically when titrating down, must be thought of in a "percent change" vs "mg per mg change"...
3) Suboxone trials (and most literature pertaining to the drug and its efficacy) were conducted with the reference data that had a COMPLETELY different delivery vector as what is actually used today (are you really surprised? lol)
What do I mean?
- Suboxone literature clearly states that it was studied as a suspension in ethanol
- Why does that matter? This is insane, but true:
Suboxone's sublingual BA (bioavailability) is increased (as an *additive* increase) AS MUCH AS 70% when the drug is delivered via this etOH suspension, but, pharma now uses a chemical to open up your vessels under your tongue (to "increase absorption") ... and thus the "suboxone film blister" that can arise for some people who use the film regularly.*
*Please don't abuse this information (as drug addicts tend to use information like this for) ...you're on suboxone for a reason (to break that habit and lifestyle), and I doubt it is to feel high. Be smart. Ask questions. Addiction is NOT the drugs fault. Addiction is NOT the persons fault. Addiction is over 90% attributed to the environment a person surrounds themselves with as well as activities the person chooses to participate in to "have fun"...research it, the truth about addiction that is generally accepted is propaganda for big pharma. Now that I'm off my soap box, be safe and take care.
[This isn't medical advice]
*I found the above text, in its entirety, on a napkin in a bar and felt like sharing - because I can*
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Brittany Says:
Can you please tell me what the white ones look like?
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robin Says:
Hi.do you know if all cvs's have the white suboxone?ive been getting the generic orange,and I don't think they do as good,as the white ones!i live in ohio,ive tried a lot of pharmacies,and they just have name brand,or gen.orange.thanks
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nay Says:
i have been getting suboxone strips is it true that the 8s say the same as the 2s they say n8
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Blue Says:
Hello, I am tapering down on methadone so that I can hopefully switch to suboxone. I'm wondering is it harder to get the suboxone pills than the strips? I have insurance but they will only cover a generic equivalent. Is there a generic version of strips? Sorry so many questions. Also anyone know a good doctor reasonably priced anywhere from Lexington, Ky to Knoxville, Tn? I live in between the two.
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Barry Says:
I don't think they make the pill form anymore. That's what my Suboxone dr. told me a year or so ago. That's when she switched me to the film. I've also heard that the generic form , if you can even get it , isn't as good as the brand name. The dr. I see is Dr. Kelly Walker in Knoxville. Hope this helps.
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Blue Says:
Hello again. Thanks for the info. Does your Dr in Knoxville take new patients? And what is the cost? Initial and then thereafter?
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Barry Says:
Not sure if she is taking new patients. The office visit is $225.00. $135.00 for office visit and $90.00 for a drug panel.
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shrinko Says:
Hey people..I could really need a hand here...I've looked up the entire internet for some usefull information on how to taper down on buprenorphine arrow 8mg..I've been using them for almost two weeks now after my not so long period of H addiction lately of three months..guys u probably know by now this aint no magic pill..its kinda hell trying to quit them..please for those who have done this before..could you please help me out with a tapering technique on a week scale? I was thinking quarter a day for 7 days..but then what cut it completly? I'm sure I'm gonna still feel some withdrawls..what's the best way to cut down without any damage and severe withdrawls? Thanks a lot to those who help and good luck to anyone fighting this.
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Subsavedme Says:
I went through the Obama Care application process and found no plan that covered Suboxone. I did not look at the ridiculously priced coverage because I cannot afford it as it cost more than the Suboxone. My doc prescribes the film and I really want to get the generic which I believe is only avail in pill form? Hope he allows this because it is way to expensive. BTW I am in FL too
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jeremy Says:
Sorry this may be to late but Two weeks at 2mgs.
Drop to 1mg. Dose 1mg for 2 weeks.
Keep cutting the dose in half every 2 weeks until your dose is a crumb. Jump after 2 weeks og a crumb. Also skip days when possible.
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Cats68 Says:
Dear sean21, they have generic suboxone in the pill form. I'm on the films, and, there is no generic for them, yet. I'm waiting 4 that.
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Cats68 Says:
Dear Pam, I know this is an old post, but, I came across it. I'm on the films 2. They don't make generics yet 4 them. I heard about the generic pill form. I agree with u about how the films dissolve faster. That's a plus!
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Jeni Says:
Depends on what state you live in. Medicaid covers methadone treatment and suboxone treatment . And they always cover the perscription. The hard part is finding a doctor that can perscribe it and will accept insurance. In my case, only one doctor in my state will accept medicaid for treatment and the place is run like a clinic. Pain in the a s s but it is free because the visits and perscriptions are covered: thos doctor is an hour and a half away as well.
So the hardest part os going to be finding a doctor that will take insuarance. Many want cash for the visit. If you cannot find a doctor, the next best thing is to find a treatment facility or clinic that uses suboxone and they will take the insurance.
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Brandy Says:
Walgreens Pharmacy carries the orange pills
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LeshaRenae Says:
I have passport to and I can't find a clinic that accepts it
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LeshaRenae Says:
I live in Lexington Kentucky and have a passport as well and I'm finding it extremely hard to find a suboxone clinic that accepts passport insurance
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Lesha R. Says:
Subutex is the best I think but if you're trying to stop the I.V use it makes it really hard to get subutex so I went with suboxone. I take the moon's 155 strips as well.. do not get the zubsolv, they suck n are not as strong. Anyway hope that helps n p.s please fight that effin urge if ya have it n chin up. Much luv.
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Shaina Says:
It will only cover the prescription and also only up to 2 pills a day. None of the insurance will pay for the visit. That is out of pocket and they are between 300 to 500 a month.
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