Opioid Dependence

This page contains the most recent discussion threads pertaining to Opioid Dependence, as well as a list of all of the drugs falling within this category.


Opioid Dependence Overview

Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a substance use disorder characterized by cravings for opioids, continued use despite physical and/or psychological deterioration, increased tolerance with use, and withdrawal symptoms after discontinuing opioids. Opioid withdrawal symptoms include nausea, muscle aches, diarrhea, trouble sleeping, agitation, and a low mood. Addiction and dependence are important components of opioid use disorder.Risk factors include a history of opioid misuse, current opioid misus...

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Round orange 970 suboxone

My pharmacy recently switched to a round orange Suboxone with the numbers 970 on it and it burns my mouth pretty bad and doesn't seem to be as effective as my old ones. Has anyone else had this problem? Why does it burn? ## Hello OhioKing, Sorry to hear that you are having so much trouble with your medication. I was taking a look into it and I've read a couple of other users that said they had a similar experience. It seems that most of these stories boiled down to either an allergic reaction or that their doctor had them taking too many dosages a day and that in the end the doctor had them go from 4x a day to 2x a day. Either way I suggest that you consult your doctor immediately in case it turns out to be an allergic reaction to the medication. Burning of the mouth is definite...

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Rhodes/Purdue buprenorphine hcl 8mg RP b8 vs Roxanne 54 411

I have made the switch from the 8mg films to 8mg buprenorphine tablets only. With all the research I've done and experience I do my best to stay away from actavis mylan and nowadays sandoz. I noticed everyone has enjoyed the Roxanne now westward generics amongst hi-tech coming in second/mylan. I have no experience with mylan bup and don't want to take the risk even as mylan has always been a waste imo. I'm not a fan of allergan (actavis) taking over watson so depending on the drug dispenses I most stay away. There are as of now 7 manufacturers of generic buprenorphine hcl 8mg (generic subutex). They are in order of my preferred with not much experience except with brand name: *roxanne (now westward pharma)- 54 411 *hi tech- 8 ^(arrow) *mylan- M924 *teva (allergen/activas own...

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Suboxone and Valium

I have been on valium for approximately 12 years for severe anxiety and because of a severe back problems i was also put on percocet for years. Someone told me about suboxone. They said suboxone will help with the pain. So i went to a sub doc and told him i was on valium. He did not give me a U/A till months later. Doc said you are on a benzo. l said is that the valiums? He said yes. I said i told you i was on valium. He said you have to go off them. I was told if i go off my valiums i could have a seizure. I have been off the valium for a week. I am shaking and can't sleep. I feel sick. I was doing great with suboxone and valium. Now i am just sick. Please, someone help me. ## Suboxone is not going to help pain. Suboxone is another addiction. Go to your doctor and tell him/her that...

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Need To Find A Pharmacy That Fills Subutex Asap!!!

I have been on subutex for 9 months now. But i have a very big problem next month k mart pharmacy will no longer carry subutex. I live in the tri cities in tn. I have called about 35 pharmacies around they either do not take new people getting subutex or do not carry it at all. I have no insurance i found 1 that cost 340 which is way more than the 215 i paid at k mart. Also some pharmacies I know only carry the small ones which to me do not work as good as the bigger ones. Huge difference. I go back on the 8th next month, so if there is anyone that knows of a good pharmacy in my area your help would be greatly appreciated. ## Hello, Scott! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. However, if you've called the pharmacies, then you've likely not actually rec...

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New Subutex laws

I went to see my doctor this week and he told me that the FDA and the DEA had passed a new law for prescribing Subutex. As of July 1st 2015 Subutex can only be given to pregnant woman or to someone with documentation saying they can't take Suboxone. If you don't have that you will be put on Suboxone. ## They Are Both the same thing. Better yet, stop doing narcotics, get off opiates completely. Do you focus on school and work as much as you do opiates being controlled By the DEA??? ## Jim, not that it's any of your business, but yes I do focus on my career now that I'm off the opiates and taking subutex. I received my B.S. in molecular biology and am currently completely my 2nd year of medical school. So now that you know a little about me, what about you? Since I'm s...

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Orange Subutex 153 half moon

I use these and they work great. I was on the Roxanna Pharma ones that were circular in size and these orange ones work way better. Wish I had been on them from the start. ## I just got those oblong orange ones today with Half moon - bottle says it's Subutex. Has anyone had these? Are they better than the white ones? I don't know, do I take them the same? ## Are these new orange subutex time released? ## Can you please post a picture if you can. Thanks! ## @post #1, Reviews from the following discussion thread do "suggest" that it works better than the white ones as well as the strips: Discuss/orange-subutex-153-half-moon-286803.htm @post #2, No, these one's are not time-released... they are sublingual though. @post #3, Navigating google, I wasn't able to locate ...

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Suboxone Implant

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any information or experience with the Suboxone implant and if so, would you please share any & all information with me as I am extremely interested in possibly having one implanted in my arm. If I could possibly have one implanted, seems it would be very convenient and eliminate several issues associated with simply being a Suboxone patient. Thanks in advance for any information given. ## The implant Probuphine contained Buprenorphine, but not Naloxone, so it was equivalent to Subutex, not Suboxone, and it was removed from the market in 2020. The FDA warns that Buprenorphine carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and constipaton. Ref: Buprenorphine Information Is there anything el...

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Dr prescribing subutex in kentucy

I have a history of drug abuse and have been on suboxone. I have M.S. and have terrible pain. I have been clean for 2 years suboxone just doesn't help much with my pain. Does anyone know of a dr. That will prescribe subutex. I live in ashland Ky. The drs here will only give subutex to pregnant women ## Hello Dawn! How are you? Suboxone contains the active ingredients Buprenorphine, and Naloxone, while Subutex contains only Buprenorphine, thus there is no difference between their analgesic ingredients, so if one doesn't alleviate your pain, it is doubtful that the other one will, either, and if you have a history of drug abuse, doctors will be very, very reluctant to prescribe Subutex for you, and it's pretty universal throughout the U.S. to only give Subtext to pregnant wome...

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Methadone 25 mg alternatives

I am down to 25 mgs of methadone from 120. If I go down 5 mgs a month, at what point could I convert to something else that would not be as hard to withdraw from and what should it be? I understand subutex is just as difficult to come off of. Any help would be greatly appreciated. ## Well, Methadone is actually the hardest to get off of, that's why most people who start it never fully become drug free, they end up needing a lifetime maintenance dose of the Methadone. Subutex/Suboxone, however, do usually allow people to become drug free, by slowly tapering off of it. The FDA warns that both these medications carry the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Ref: Subutex/Suboxone Information What advic...

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Methadone and cold meds

I've been on methadone for 7 years now, I was at 160 mg and I am now at 60 mg and going down still. I only wish I knew the horrid side effects and other issues that came with this medication before I ever took the first dose! Detoxing is not bothering me thus far thank God but I'm going down real slow bc I want to not bc I have to or I've done anything wrong. I just wanna be clean n sober and lose the 30 pounds I gained and feel like me again. Reading everyone's posts I am terrified! I had bad RLS before I got on a MMT so I know that's gonna be horrid. I'm thankful for it in a way bc it got me out of the life I was barely living but I traded one demon for another and wish I had more knowledge before I started on this stuff! It's truly not something I would of...

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Opioid Dependence Medications (33 results)