Has Anyone Heard of the Drug Suboxone?
Question by SHELTIELUVER: Has anyone heard of the drug suboxone?
I’m currently on methadone for opiate addiction and have to go to a clinic every day for treatmen. Supposedly, suboxone is like methadone and some doctors can prescribe it. Can anyone fill me in on more about this drug?
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Answer by TIMOTHY D L
http://www.google.com/search?lr=&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&q=suboxone
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Answer by Billy
Buprenorphine and naloxone
Brand Names: Suboxone
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.
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.
The buprenorphine and naloxone tablets should be placed under the tongue and allowed to dissolve. This will take 2 to 10 minutes. If more than one tablet is prescribed per dose, your doctor may tell you to put all of the tablets under your tongue at the same time, or put 2 tablets under your tongue and allow them to dissolve completely, then put the next tablet or tablets under the tongue right away.
Buprenorphine and naloxone may cause withdrawal symptoms if taken too soon after a dose of heroin, morphine, or methadone.
Your pharmacist may have additional information about buprenorphine and naloxone written for health professionals that you may read.
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