Suboxone Not Working

I was put on suboxone almost a year ago because a new pain doctor told me if I didn't switch to it then he couldn't help me. It was the scariest thing I've ever done but I did it. For the first 3 months I hated it. I had horrible insomnia and nausea. Then I go back to the NE pain center and my new pain doc no longer works there!!??? They set me up with another pain doctor but everyone everywhere assumes I got put on suboxone because I was an addict. Anyway I got through it and within a few more weeks, I only felt 100% complete pain relief and was full of energy! I lost 60 pounds! Out was great. Now nearly 6 months later it's like the opposite. I'm not taking it regularly cause it's no longer making my pain go away and my depression is completely out of control. T...

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Has anyone noticed that the 8-2 sublingual strips have not been working as well for the last 3 months? Well they recalled them about 10 days ago! I noticed they were lighter in color and some of them were starting to crack. Help! ## Have you informed your pharmacy? In most cases you have to return to the source in order for a recall issue to be handled and to receive a replacement. For example, if you own a Ford and they issue a recall, you have to take your vehicle to a Ford dealer in order to receive a repair, or replacement. The FDA warns that this medication carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Has anyone else experienced problems? ## Wtf. Me too. Something is wrong.with this batch. Its ...

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I took a suboxone today. Is it safe to take talwin tomorrow? Will it work? ## Hello, Kiki! How are you? Nope, the Naloxone in the Suboxone will most likely block it from working. Usually, you have to wait about 3 days, unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. The FDA classifies this medication as an opiate, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I live in australia I was taking up to 300-500 milgrames of oxcotin a day or as much as I could get my hands on I had a few overdoses. After not being able to funtion like that I went to the doctors and I got on a suboxone programe I'm telling everyone who is reading this that was the best thing I ever did I take 16 millagrames a day I've been on the program for 2 years and when I'm ready to cut down I can.it's way easer to get of suboxone than methadone if anybody has any questions I will be more than happy to answer them or help in any way. ## Hi Kelly! I am so glad that you found a solution that's working so well for you. That's fantastic! Your post about your experience is also greatly appreciated! Does anyone have any questions for Kelly, since she has so ge...

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day one quit suboxone any idea on anything other then vitamins or specific type of vitamins to help with aches and pains ??? ## Dear Patrick, I heard that clonodine and Tramadol help with the withdrawals. But, u have 2 get them from a doctor. ## ok thank u but thats not happin no doctor i have Quetiapine (Ceriqual) not sure if thats correct spelling but its for sleep. No Natural stuff ?? ## Check out addiction survivors.com and their tapering off and post taper section for ideas. ## Hi Jolter, how r u doing? I finally got my kitten. It has helped me so much with the loss of my Hannah. No more cravings and feeling down and out. I took your advise on spreading out the times I take my suboxone. It's working out pretty good. Catch ya later .

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I've been using percocets for 2 years. for my fibromyalgia pain. I was taking 30 milligrams a day. now I am detoxing on suboxone for 2 days. my doctor currently gave me Savell. can I do both together or should I wait after I detox.. ## Hello, Tina! How are you? Are you just working with your regular doctor on this? The Suboxone likely isn't appropriate for someone taking just 30mgs a day, it's meant to be used to treat hardcore drugs addicts, not someone that's just been dependent on something for pain. And are you referring to Savella? In respect to it, what instructions did your doctor provide you for when to start it?

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I need help badly. Don't know where to turn. Myu nephew was on street drugs for about 18 years. They put him on Suboxone about 2 years and now can't find a Doctor who will prescribe these to him. He has no insurance. He's got bad withdrawals throwing up, the runs, body ackes and can' sleep. PLEASE HELP US> Live in the Zip Code area of 60073 We don't know where to turn. Can he die under these circumstances? Please E-Mail me any information on this. ASAP I'm afraid and don't know what to do. Thank You Barbara ## I am taking 1 80mg oxy a day or an average of 10 norco 10/325 a day and am really wanting to quit. I dont have much money and dont like going to treatment centers that treat me like a low life. I am a hard working citizen that is looking for an hone...

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was taking the white round suboxone with moon on it for terrible opiate addiction and doing well. Last prescription refill was given peach colored round ones and they DO NOT work as well. I was working my program with minimal cravings and now it is a different story. These generic ones do not work the same. Will continue to fight the fight and stay clean-one day at a time ## I completely understand you i have been taking half moons all along ...until tonite my Local Cvs told me they are no longer dispensing them?? So with no notification i got home to find out I was given brand Roxanne Peach 54 375?? I am unsure of these and have not taken 1 yet...i am praying they are not like the orange AN 415 ...those are terrible do nothing for me. Half moons have been working very well for me....i ...

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I've come off methadone and on suboxone but after several days I'm still sick. When will this stop so I'll feel better. I have a family and I'm not doing my usual jobs to keep my home working like I want it to. ## Hello, Angela! How are you? Have you contacted your doctor? You may need the dosage of your Suboxone adjusted. It can sometimes be difficult, at first, to get it just right. It will most likely need to be raised, for awhile, then it can be lowered, once you're feeling better and things are back under control. This medication is listed as being a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. What dose are you currently on? ## It has been 15 days o...

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"I've been using 8mg of Subutex for about a year now and it no longer gives me any type of relief. Would increasing my dose help or is there another medicine I could take that would help my anxiety and cravings without using a benzodoazapine? Please help! ..." ## Hello Bpaul! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. You may require a dosage adjustment, the maintenance dosage to keep a patient from experiencing withdrawal symptoms can go as high as 24mgs, according to the information provided by the FDA. This is a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Have you consulted your doctor about the issue? ## I was on suboxone for withd...

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I HAVE BEEN ON SUB FOR ABOUT THREE YEARS NOW. i can say that it saved my life. it is truely a miricle. i would tell everyone out there. be persistint, bug your doctors to get a waiver to prescribe it. there is all kinds of free info on suboxone.com they will send to your home. then share with your doctor. it is not that complicated to become a subscriber of sub. goodluck. your life as you remember can come back. what a blessing. jerry ## Hello Jerry! How are you? I'm very glad that Suboxone is working so well for you, it has been a literal life saver for many. The FDA does warn that Suboxone carries the risk of being habit forming, and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, constipation, and dry mouth. Ref: Suboxone Information

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I used to take methadone primarily. Before that perks. My access was to liquid methadone. I would take approx 25 mgs in the morning and an additional 10-15 mgs at dinner. Enough was enough and I got in a suboxone program. Now I know opinions will vary on the best way to get clean. I feel this is currently my best option. I run a store, working 60+ hours a week, 6 days a week. Unfortunately I've already missed 4 days due to the flu and being dope sick. I was suppose to get my script for suboxone last night but the pharmacy messed up. So I ran out and got 2 perk 15s. I took one at 12:30 to help me sleep. Then took half at 9 and the other half at 10:30 or so. When can I take my suboxone? Dr suggested I wait till either last night or this morning but that was before the pharmacy messed ...

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I have a 10 year old injury that required me to take various types of narcotics for pain control. However, my doc was arrested and lost his license to practice in calif and went to prison due to patients deaths..I immediately went into withdrawal from Norco 10/325 with dilapidated as a breakthrough med..a new doc and only doc in my area able to prescribe suboxone prescribed the sublingual strip of 8/2 three times daily with Ativan also 3 times daily..my doc had me on suboxone for 13 months..my pain levels were off the chart!..mostly bed ridden and unable to live my life as I knew it..he kept me on suboxone for pain control which wasn't working..my injury includes 21 knife wounds from a stalker/home intruder..nerve damage with post is the result.. Finally this doc decided suboxone is...

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Iv been on Suboxone for almost 2 years now , and iv tried every single manufacturer you can think off, starting from the very first orange oval shape ones which are the original ones not generic ones , from that to strips ,an415 orange round , white round moon imprint to, white round lemon lime ones to bupes, which are the small round ones and have a 8 logo on the front and a arrow logo on the back , and in my opinion those are the best ones because they have no naloxone in then just 8 mg of buprenorphine, those ones work the best but they are not given out much because or abuse, I am on the round peach ones right now imprint 54 375 and they are working perfectly for me , as a matter of fact they work really good for me way better then the white round ones with the imprint if moon on th...

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I am currently taking subutex cause I am allergic to something in suboxone. My doctor just asked me if I wanted to try something called subsal. Its new and I guess its a mint flavor tablet.... What is it ## Hi leah, Sorry to hear about your allergy to Suboxone. However, I haven't been able to find any specific details on any medications by the name of Subsal. Did your doctor mention anything else about what it's supposed to be used for? If the Subutex is working well as an alternative option, then in my honest opinion it may be best to stick with what you already know, since different brands can still effect each person differently. So switching medications is somewhat of a gamble in that regard. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Subutex Details I hope this help...

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Need a lou,ky doctor that will prescribe subutex instead of suboxone. I have no insurance and cant afford the strips please help ## I was on oxi,prkoset,plane,dillada,methadone..anything I could get my hands on.when I got pregnant I went into a pain clinic inohio and simply told them I hav chronic pain and I'm knocked up. initially they said the wait was 2 months jus to get in. untill I brought up pregnancy.they saw me next day.and prescribed subutex instead of suboxone..it worked great, no withdrawl, no pain.now that I've had the baby my Dr.switched it to rev.suboxone strips.I hav no idea why they would do this when the other was working great.now I think about oc.all the time I feel sick and hav no energy. I guess I was just wondering if anyone knows why they'd switch me t...

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I went to pick up my suboxone strips and was given the little white pill instead which I have read is the generic form. I normally take 1/2 strip twice daily and took the entire 8mg. tablet and did not have any of my normal effects from the strips. I then took another tablet a few hours later and still nothing. I read that this form of suboxone does not work and can cause you to go into withdrawal. Is this true? Why isn't it working? What can I do. The pharmacy told me that my insurance only covers the generic form, and not the orange ones or the strips. I'm obviously concerned about this and not sure what I can do. Any feedback would be appreciated. ## What are the markings on the tablet in question? Can you please post back and clarify? What effects are you expecting it to cau...

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Can you take 50 mcg fentanyl with suboxone? Any replies from anyone please get back to me. Thanks. ## Hello, Baconbob! How are you? The active ingredients in Suboxone can also prevent Fentanyl from working as well, just as it does for other opiates, so you should mix them, unless your doctor has specifically told you it's okay to try it. The FDA classifies this medication as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Also, can I cut the patch in half?? ## Suboxone does not block fentanyl. Fentanyl is to strong and knocks the suboxone off the receptors, I have done this many times. Just have to be careful not to overdose. The...

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This is simple. I've been on suboxone for five years. I'm clean. I took opiates for thirty years. Methadone was the kinky way out and frankly doesn't work for the same reason subutex rarely works. You can still take opiates on top of both. Suboxone has a blocker. It is easy knowing you can't feel high. I still go to therapy and meetings. Beats being deaf. Good luck. ## Hello, Anfy! How are you? Actually, Subutex can still block other opiates from working, so many people do have good luck with it. It contains the active ingredient Buprenorphine, which tends to cling to the opiate receptors in the brain much stronger than most other opiates, so it can also cause precipitated withdrawal, if someone has been taking any recently. The FDA classifies it as an opiate that is mos...

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i had several surgeries and pain meds were not working.Every surgery was a disaster so I sought out a doctor and he prescribed suboxone when no one knew really alot about it.I have been on it for 5 yrs and it is given to me for pain.take 3xs a day as needed.Every year need prior authorization.I call I speak with doc and every year it is a hassle due to pple forgetting to do it.My daughter flipped out a hospital because she knows I suffer so doctor went to 28 day script to 30 day script I recieved a script on 1st of month can someone tell me is it 1st of month every month thank you ## This is honestly something you would have to confirm with your doctor, since the timing of refills and the amount given can be different on a case by case basis; at least from my own understanding. Everyone...

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