I have been on it for about 2 months now, it works pretty well, but sometimes I still want to get high, and will take a few more milligrams of Sub. to get a buzz. Does anyone else do this, I thought suboxone was supposed to supress cravings!
2007-09-02 08:30:54 · 2 answers · asked by Oregon2Texas 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Buprenorphine is similar to other opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin however, it produces less euphoric ("high") effects and therefore may be easier to stop taking.
SUBOXONE - Base drug - Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. If buprenorphine and naloxone is injected, naloxone will block the effects of buprenorphine and lead to withdrawal symptoms in a person with an opioid addiction. When administered under the tongue as directed, naloxone will not affect the actions of buprenorphine.
Buprenorphine and naloxone is used to treat opiate addiction.
Buprenorphine and naloxone may cause withdrawal symptoms if taken too soon after a dose of heroin, morphine, or methadone.
Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Buprenorphine and naloxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Buprenorphine and naloxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking buprenorphine and naloxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.
Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
* slow breathing;
* dizziness or confusion; or
* liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine, light colored stools (bowel movements), decreased appetite for several days or longer, nausea, or lower stomach pain.-
2007-09-04 22:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jayaraman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Suboxone actually works by preventing withdrawal symptoms, since its ingredient -(the buprenorphine) is actually a type of narcotic (opioid) itself.
It is proven effective but remember that it is a narcotic too. Hence, there is high possibility of misusing this as well. The manufacturer is doing the surveillance for that.
There are quite few side effects that is quite a concern but you are given this because the benefits you may gain are believed to be more than its risks imposed. So, you should help yourself by adhering to what is prescribed. It is indeed a quite difficult task but only you can help yourself. Taking a few more mg can possibly end up in having more mg which won't be of help but will put treatment useless and will put you in danger instead.
2007-09-02 11:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋