Can You Take Benzos While You're On Suboxone? (Page 8)

I've been seeing a lot of posts regarding taking benzos while on Suboxone. It is ok to take a benzo w/ suboxone - as long as you're taking the prescribed dosages you'll be fine. Now if you're taking 3 or 4 8mgs of Suboxone and say 5 or 6 Xanax that's not good, that's where the reported deaths have come from. I've been on Subs for 5 yrs. I've also been subscribed klonopin and am currently taking valium w/ it and it's fine. I'm on a low dose and only take what I am prescribed.

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I'm wanting to go detox on subs.Will they give it to me if I have a mild nerve pill in my system.

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Can you please be more specific about this "mild nerve pill?"

Are you talking about a Benzo like Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, etc..?

Would like to help but need a bit more info, thanks!

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ur message was very interesting I've been on subs and now suboxone film for 9yrs, currently taking 6mg, only 1yr off from how long i was actually using, which feels so bad to say, I've been on so long for that very reason so scared to pull that safety net away and go through withdrawals. wish i never went on the program.

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Does suboxone cover up benzos lyk it does opiates?? I have been on suboxone for 8 months but I can't sleep so my mom gave me her script of xanax she doesn't take!!! I do not want to feel my drug test so does it cover it up??

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Would you please tell me the name of your dr so I can't see if he in my area

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If your urinalysis is anything like mine, the test will show a positive for both Subs and Benzos. I currently take 8mgs of Suboxone (Subutex- the pills) & 4 mgs of Klonopin and they both show up on my test.

My Sub doctor prescribes both so it's not a problem. If you're trying to hide your Benzo usage then I'm afraid you're out of luck my friend.

In my 6 years of taking Subutex I've had 4 doctors who've been aware I've been taking both and it's never been a problem.

And if the question of whether I can give you my doctor's name is directed towards me, his name is Dr. Michael Mahl and he's located in Chandler, AZ.

Good luck my friend.

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Why is this old thread even on here, with such a misleading title? NO, NO YOU CANNOT SAFELY TAKE BENZOS WITH SUBS!!! I say that with a PHD in street pharmacy! And here's why: it's very simple logic & deduction. Very little is actually known about this magical cocktail of Buprenorphine and Naloxone. And, there may be things that are known, but not spoken of so loudly and insistently. If they're telling us this, mathematically the odds are excellent that it is true. Namaste, lol.

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Niele,

Yes, and I repeat, yes you CAN take Benzos safely with Suboxone. I currently see a Psychologist in Addiction Medicine, and although extremely high doses of Benzos with Sub "can" lead to respiratory depression, it's not common. I've been on Subutex and Klonopin for years without issue.

The Naloxone in Sub is clinically insignificant- it's there as a deterrent to prevent IV usage. Again, it's clinically insignificant.

So please don't mislead those who take responsible dosages of Benzos with Sub.

Yes there are Sub doctors who frown upon it indeed. But we shouldn't quantify ALL Sub doctors in that category.

Taken responsibly, under a physicians care, and you'll be fine.

I've been on Subs since 2009 (8mgs) and 4mgs of Klonopin this entire time- I've had no I'll side effects.

Please don't make "blanket statements". They're misleading and misinformed.

Best regards,

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Well, it's not a contest, okay?... sure you "can." I "could" be prescribed an extremely low dose of Suboxone for a very short time for treatment resistant depression. It "could" be almost 3 months off the stuff and i "could" still "be" in withdrawals. My POINT which you obviously missed because you are too busy defending your drug use, is these medications are DANGEROUS & there are no studies on their long term use. Don't be mad at me; I'm a victim too.

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And the don't make blanket statements part:

"Naloxone is clinically insignificant."

Look that one up. There's a lil bit about that one actually. Or no! Do a field study-get yourself a shot of Vivitrol. Then tell me about insignificant; my 30 day shot of the Devils semen lasted over 6 months.

Hey, I bet you can't stuff 12 jelly beans up your nose!

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I'm not going to argue with you.

Physician on top of physician has told me Naloxone is CLINICALLY INSIGNIFICANT! AGAIN, it's basically there to deter from IV Sub use.

Believe me, don't believe me. Either way, it's a waste of time arguing with you.

And it's proven even more so by your ignorant statement at the end.

Get lost. Better yet, keep advising patients the wrong information. That will get you far.

Hopefully, more intelligent members will be online soon. At least they've been a pleasure helping and having mature dialogues with.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion. And that's ALL I'll say on the matter.

Riddance,

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The problem here is the title of the tread and the misleading "blanket statement" is that you CAN take benzodiazepines with suboxone. True, some Drs will prescribe the 2 together but only on a case by case basis and the amount of Drs willing to do so is steadily decreasing. I think the main issue is that the vast majority of people looking up this thread for answers are NOT prescribed both meds under the care of the same physician, and most likely have received one or both medications through other means, otherwise they wouldn't be turning to the Internet to find answers as to the safety of this combination. I had a good friend take Xanax while being prescribed suboxone and he did not wake up. Needless to say this happens more often than it should when a person is taking these meds without properly being evaluated prior by their physician to take into account which type of benzo, which dosage, as well as suboxone dosage and body chemistry.

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Yes!
gkedz, you are 100% right! From now on I listen solely to you, as should everyone! Now, should we consult you before or after you take all your meds? I mean, is there a better time....

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I'm merely advising of my own experiences here. My doctor (psychologist in Addiction Medicine) prescribes me both.

The problem does lie in the fact that many get their combo of meds from different doctors. All of whom are unaware of their intake.

I'm no physician- just speaking upon years of experience.

I'm not asking YOU to listen and agree 100%!

Regards

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I'm glad you calmed down. Why do you want to throw so much personal power, at a complete stranger? Don't let people "troll" you. I'm not sayin I did, but I TOTALLY could have.

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I was on Vicoden ES for 12 yrs!!! I decided it was time for me to stop and my doc put me on Suboxene strips. I have to say that honestly, I would have never been able to stop on my own because of withdrawel. Anyone who is having a problem with drugs, regardless of which one, its important to speak to your doctor. For me, Suboxene was a life saver.I've had NO side effects from it. I have not had any pain meds in 3 yrs, 7, months and 15 days!!!

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You can take your suboxone, but try changing to clonopins instead of xanax. Drs will prescribe that to get you off xanax.. Its safer and clonopins last longer than the other. 12 hrs vs 48-72 hrs.. Same effect.

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First I would like to say thanks for the info!! I'd take ur advise before a doctor just because of the experience. I have a severe leg injury right now and it got infected the doc put me on Percocet and Ciprofloxacn and was told to take the antibiotic with food. When I told the doctor I don't eat breakfast or lunch and only dinner he told me to take the Ciprofloxacn with a glass of milk. When I returned to the doc 4 days later and had no progress he extended the Ciprofloxacn for another week and gave me more Percocet. While getting it filled I talked to the pharmacist about the antibiotic and giving me the "runs" and told me how to take it properly and I quote home "this sounds rude but doctors know nothing about medicine and the reason why my leg wasn't getting better was because milk binds to the Ciprofloxacn and makes it ineffective and to avoid any dairy product two hours prior and after taking it" so for anyone who has questions I suggest you one call a pharmacist not a doctor or at the very least get on google and find someone that has experience in the meds you are mixing. And the reason I ended up here cause I was looking up if I could mix Valium with the percs and Ciprofloxacn. Lol I've been diagnosed with insomnia and I picked the only doc in my town who doesn't prescribe sleep meds and told me to deprive myself of sleep until I fell asleep naturally. Tried that and for a week straight I only slept every other night. Gave that up. haha good luck and God bless

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Thank you i thought the excat same as u

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