Finding Subutex Dr? (Page 5)
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I am really having a hard time finding a doctor who treats with Subutex and not Suboxone. I have chronic pain syndrome and relief-seeking behavior soon became drug-seeking behavior. My psychiatrist put me on Subutex, and my pain was reduced a little, but I wasn't so much into drug seeking anymore. I was treated for 5 years. Then I moved, and I can't find anyone in Ohio who does this. I might have to move back to Chicago! Any suggestions?

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I'm a rapid cycler. I mean, I can swing day to day, week to week, month to month, so when I got this doctor and I stopped all the crazy swings, I did so much better in life and work and everything. My dr was very good at tweeking my medicines to keep me even. I just assumed that if he said there was something I shouldn't have it would affect whatever balance we had achieved. Because besides being bp, I also have high blood pressure, Type II Diabetes and other physical considerations. So, I just don't know what is going on there. But, I'll find out sooner or later. If you really want to research, my bipolar medicines include: Lamictal, bupropion, Straterra, and then my blood pressure meds and meds for diabetes. So, I guess I didn't realize how complicated I was! LOL! I've got an appt on Thurs, so maybe y'all can wish me luck.

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I am sure that this is something you could very easily discuss with your new doctor, they should have some idea if it will interfere with some other medication you are on or other medical condition.

You can also ask a pharmacist and they will be happy to provide you with an answer.

If you can tell me what else you are taking, I can also research that for you to see if that may be the reason.

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I'm not sure why my former doctor preferred me to use Subutex vs Suboxone, because he prescribes both of these for different pts. I'm not sure why he doesn't want me to have the Naloxone, except that he feels it would affect my bp disorder or interfere with one of my other medicines.

Anyway, all the doctors here prescribe suboxone, but I think I've found a doctor who will use Subutex maintenance for me. Apparently he rx Subutex for his pregnant pt. So, I'm sure I'll find out more on Thurs.

I do wish I would have asked my former dr about why no Suboxone, but I'd seen him for 25 years, so I guess I trusted his judgement.

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What is your particular issue with using Suboxone, rather than Subutex?

They both contain the exact same narcotic to treat pain and/or addiction, Buprenorphine.

The only difference is that the Suboxone also contains Naloxone, to help prevent someone from abusing other narcotics, while they are using it.

If you are no longer having a problem with drug seeking, then I am not sure I understand why this is an issue, since they contain the same narcotic and either one will help treat your pain.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Suboxone/­

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Have you tried just discussing your issue, whatever it is, with your doctor and discovering what they say about it and why they may prefer to use the Suboxone, instead?

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