Can You Take Benzos While You're On Suboxone? (Page 9)

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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Who's your doctor and are they in Utah. I would like a good doctor that can work with my problems.

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Sorry to hear what your going thru with your leg. That really sux! I've been on Cirpo before, and yes, taken it with milk, but never had an issue. ANY antibiotics can give you the runs and cause stomach issues.Thats why they say take it with milk-to coat your stomach.You can try Mallox instead of milk.Have you ever had issues with milk in the past?If your still not showing any signs of healing, I would request a new antibiotic. Not every antibiotic works the same for every person.
I would be VERY careful mixing any pain meds.They all cause breathing to slow down and if taken wrong could actual kill you. Not to scare you, but true.
As far as your sleep, I feel your pain. I use Melatonin. Its over the counter and works very well not only for me, but also my kids. Melatonin is what your body naturally makes to help you sleep, if its low, you cant fall asleep or stay asleep. This works.
Hope this helps out a bit. I hope you feel better soon!

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I have been on sub's for 6 months now. I was on methidone and xanax for 8 straight years, thank god I'm clean now but my anxiety is threw the roof I need klonopin or something for my nerves, I don't think my Dr is gonna allow that and that scares me cause that means I could get it else where. Don't know what to do.

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I have been smoking around 5 ten pound bags of heroin per day for 12 months but now its time to stop. Thing is I only have ten Valium's, one 8ml suboxone, one mirtazapine and two 2ml subitex to help me stop. Any ideas on the best way to use these to help me stop

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Thank you for your reply. My Dr put me on pristiq and klonopin with my subs and I'm feeling alot better even the I read pristiq will have with drawls when stopping. I feel it's a never ending battle.

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If your truly taking that much medication, I suggest you speak to a dr, and possibly go into a rehab for a bit. I stopped taking Vicoden & Xanex & other drugs on Sept 1, 2011 & have not had a relapse thankfully. That being said, its NOT easy by any means. I wasn't taking nearly as much as you, and it was tough. I don't know what state your in, but in NY there are a lot of programs that are either free or on a sliding scale based on your income if you don't have ins. Personally I think you may be past the point of doing it on your own. I wish you well, hope this helped a little bit.

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I am currently on a suboxone program and am also prescribed xanax for anxiety. Two days ago a had a horrible migraine which is common for me so my wife gave me two of her klonopin to basically knock me out until the migraine ran its course. I went to my sub Dr appointment yesterday and when they did the u/a test to make sure I'm taking my subs as directed they came back and said I tested positive for the klonopin and since I'm not prescribed it, they threatened to kick me out of the program if I don't come back in a week and take another test to show there is no klonopin in my system. I'm very nervous about this because I have read so many different things about how long klonopim stays in your system and if I go back next week I'm afraid the klonopin will still show up and I can't afford to get booted from this program, it has changed my life for the better in so many ways. Can anyone give me a direct answer as to how long the klon will remain in my system and does anyone know how to speed up the process of getting it out quicker?

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I can't give you a specific time frame- that would be irresponsible on my part. What I can share with you is that I'm currently prescribed 6mgs of Klonopin/day along with my Sub and based upon some of my past urine drug screens, I've tested negative for any/all Benzos after 3-4 days.

My personal opinion is that in a weeks time you should be clear of the Klonopin, provided you don't take any more. The only way(s) I know of to expedite getting it out of your system is to drink alot of water, or go to your local GNC and purchase an herbal cleanser. But unless you have unusually slow metabolism, I can't imagine you'll have any problems after a week.

This opinion is only based upon my own prior experiences, it isn't medically factual. I've been on Klonopin for a number of years and am familiar with how my body metabolizes it. I'm comfortable giving you the opinion that you'll be fine after a week.

I wish you the best.

Regards

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Klonadein is good an an Imodium will help along with alleeve but suboxone is a great drug for people that really want to come off drugs.....that's just my opinion

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Just tell the truth. Same thing happened to me but it was Valium. I was having a stressful week took a Valium to help me sleep every night for about 7 days. The Valium stayed in my system for about 2 months. I just told my doctor I needed to sleep and I was under a lot of stress and needed it. I'm careful now. I myself would be lost without Suboxone it has helped me kick my habit.

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what does Immodium have to do with Sub??

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Immodium, although over-the-counter, is an opiate but one that does not pass the blood brain barrier. Therefore it provides no relief to withdrawals except to help minimize intestinal discomfort. It's good to have in your medicine cabinet while going through opiate withdrawals.

Hope this helps.

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I'm not insinuating that you're false, but that is a much longer time for that, kind of Benzo to stay in your system.

My experiences with Valium have been they've helped for a few days, maybe into a week- but THAT LONG? I've never heard such a claim.

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I believe you meant to write Clonodine, a non-habit forming blood pressure medication that helps to ease some withdrawal systems. Immodium will only help with intestinal discomfort.

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I was told by my phy. That federal law will not allow him to give me xanax while I'm on zubsolv..he said the Dr had to give them both. To me an he quit giving me xanax..is this true

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My dad overdosed on methadone and xanax. Don't mix nerve pills with synthetic opiates. Please

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My sincere condolences for your loss.

And you're perfectly entitled to have the opinion you do.

But, taken responsibly (key word "responsibly") Benzodiazepines and opiates can be taken together without issue.

Again, my deepest sympathies.

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Those who respond to this subject feel passionately about it, and that's fine. No, the majority of us- including myself- are not medical professionals. We're Suboxone/Subutex patients that are also prescribed Benzos for anxiety disorders, panic attacks, etc. And they are prescribed by our Sub doctors, and I'd like to think that most of us take the dosages as prescribed, but I'm not naive. There will ALWAYS be those who will abuse these privileges- hence the strict guidelines. And it's a shame.

IMO, the best way to approach this controversy is to simply share what our own experiences have been, and how it's affected us individually.

For me, I'm presently on 16mgs generic Subutex, 4mgs of Klonopin, and 20mgs of Brintellix (for depression). I have been on this regimen for almost 6 years now and I haven't encountered a single negative side effect. AGAIN- this has been MY own personal experience.

I'm not telling ANYONE to follow my regimen. I'm telling you this has worked for me for a number of years and I have been absolutely fine.

So, IMO, my treatment is very effective for me! I know my own body, how I tolerate medications, and I'm very happy and live a successful life- both interpersonal and in my career.

Doctors are under an enormous amount of pressure from the medical boards- they must justify what they're prescribing. So a majority of them are very cautious.

Bottom line- take your meds responsibly and according to the dosage instructions. Build a relationship with with your doctor and always be honest with them.

Again, I respect the differences of opinion on here.

Supplement your medicine regimen with counseling or something- meds alone won't (IMO) achieve the best results.

I wish you all the best in your journey. My journey has been remarkable.

Take care everyone!

*Also, please try to refrain from attacks towards other members. Use the phrase, "IMO....." instead- it comes off as less controversial and not a personal attack. Just FYI.

Regards!

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150 mg of perc. Is minor league, I was doing 30 to 40 80 OC A DAY FOR LIKE10 YEARS , STARTED SUBOXONE 5 YEARS AGO ,4 8 MG PILLS/FILMS AND I TAKE 5MG OF XNAXX A DAY ,IT'SBEEN 5 YEARS I FEEL GREAT SO SUBOXONE&BENZOS WORK WELL TOGETHER FOR ME ANYWAY

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I'm on 30 mg of oxycodone's, 40 weekly from a pain management clinic. I want to taper down or get on Suboxone. I've been on 0.50 mg of Xanax for the last 10 years for anxiety. Does anyone know if I can stay on my Xanax if I go the Suboxone route?

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