Generic Subutex/buprenorphine - Which Manufacturer Do You Prefer?
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Hello All,

I recently just got changed from suboxone to subutex due to a pretty bad allergic reaction to the naloxone in the suboxone. Basically my question for everyone is which generic do you guys prefer? My pharmacist can order any kind for me so at the moment I just got the Roxanne ones 8mg - they are white round tablets. This is my first day using and am already noticing my migraines are starting to subside, not fully, but starting to. So yeah if anyone has any suggestions please let me know all the ups and downs that you guys have been experiencing, thanks!

Good luck to one and all!

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I am in total disbelief right now!! Since Akorn's Buprenorphine recall they are no longer making the Hi-Tech and no pharmacy in my area has any left at all!! Those were the only ones I can take as I have had a lot of trouble with other generics from other manufacturers!! Is another company going to take over making them? Does anyone know!? I have no idea what to do right now!

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Re: Roy (# 283)

CVS , or you can special order any generic brand from any pharmacy. It can take up to 5 days but they WILL fulfill your request for a different brand if you say the current one doesn’t work for you. I requested the Roxanne for years when my pharmacy was only providing Teva. The pharmacist told me they can “special order” any brand for any medication.

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Re: Ny has the best (# 281)

The best way to take Subutex is at about 9pm at night when you wind down to watch a show and sleep. The feeling will last until the next night. I have used Roxanne (Hikma) , Teva, Mylan, and even name brand Subutex. They are all great. You never need more than 1 or 2mg per day. With Subutex there is a saying “less is more” and it’s very true. There is a ceiling effect on this drug and over medicating is not better with this type of drug.

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Re: Andrew (# 282)

Is it a major chain pharmacy or mom n pop? Mind sharing the name and location?

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Re: Bb2021 (# 280)

My pharmacy has them.

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Goober great job breaking I all down I've been holding a full 120 bottle of rp b8 thinking that it made my mouth dry but that's cause I liked the 45111 or whatever now I'm staring at them at 6l5 am and can't wait to start my daily doses lolol. I feel like a fool cause I've been taking orange activist and they suck well now I'll have a choice maybe even have a couple days of fun and switch when I want to go mild

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Re: Lora (# 271)

Any idea why suddenly no pharmacy anywhere is not carrying the hickma 54 411? Its so strange that it seems to nearly nationwide, yet when I contacted Hickma they informed me they are not experiencing a back order nor recall and are manufacturing as usual.

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Re: Amber (# 7)

Walgreens. This is the only pharmacy I've found since I got pregnant and had to switch to subutex. They always stock them. Good luck! Happy recovery to you as well!

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You will feel perfect tomorrow. You jus gotta get the naloxone out of your system

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Re: Lora (# 276)

That's so weird I think I honestly prefer suboxone over subutex just because I feel like it helps my symptoms more then subutex..even though I hate waiting to feel awful and the thought of precipitated withdrawals scares the sh*t outta me in that aspect Id prefer subutex but it doesn't really help my symptoms I'm wondering if I could take a Subutex and if not feeling better take a suboxone and hour or 2 later ??

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Re: Valerie (# 274)

It has literally saved my life. The more I attempted taking suboxone, the worse I would feel due to the growing list of adverse reactions. Towards the end of my attempts at suboxone MAAT, I was to the point where I almost preferred withdrawals over being medicated with suboxone. I truly wish that subutex was more widely available because I am sure that it could save other lives as well.

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Re: Valerie (# 273)

No you don't have to wait 24 hours however for some ppl it causes headaches to take bup after other opiates. Best to wait until you are withdrawing a little though so you can monitor effects and dosage.

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Re: Zaknafein (# 183)

How did the Subutex work out for you?

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Re: texpert (# 33)

How did you start taking your subutex? I start tomorrow and have 8mg. Did you have to wait 24 hours or until you were really sick?

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Re: Katy (# 266)

My husband was complaining of chest pains so at first, we took him to Urgent Care who then transported him via ambulance to the ER. The nurses and doctors of course noticed his iv scarring and began questioning me believing my husband was in withdrawal which he definitely was not! After seven attempts at taking blood and finally hitting the vein at his wrist which is extremely painful due to his carpal tunnel, we we're then told that it wasn't the correct gauge needle. I had given him a peach xanax because I'm ashamed to say that I thought he was having a panic attack due to our constant arguing at that time. Before the xanax, he was out of it. He could barely answer their questions and I gave him the z hoping he would stay even with the horrible treatment but once the doctor said that the IV was going to have to be redone, he was feeling better and told the staff to discharge him which we didn't get any reluctance in doing so. Needless to say, by the time we were pulling in our driveway, that a-hole doctor was on the phone with my mom begging us to bring him back in asap that he was in fact having a heart attack. He was more hurt than anything because he has struggled with addiction because of chronic pain and is now taking subutex which luckily helps him with pain and curbs his withdrawal. This stigma regarding addicts and buprenorphine is killing people. To say the least, medical care is definitely substandard.

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Re: Sabrizzle (# 270)

The Rhodes brand is definitely a very close second to the 54 411.

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Re: Vic (# 243)

That’s so crazy me as well it’ll be almost 9 yrs since I used a needle, I sometimes feel ashamed to tell ppl I take this med. I’m thankful to know there are others just like me. I have only used Hikima and I’m looking for any info on the new Rhodes brand?? Any info helps me please and ty! His bless everyone wherever u may b??

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Re: Charlene (# 241)

Yesss I totally agree I have been using Hikimas for about 7 yrs now and now that I know the med better I will not pay for the hi tech or the moon ones ?? can someone please lmk any info on the Rhodes brand?? My pharmacy carries them now but I’m uneasy about switching ?? thank so much and god bless u all in 2021! Stay safe

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max (# 264) --

I feel they are comparable but rp costs more I believe.

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Re: cathy (# 23)

CompreCare in huntington,wv or Rxbytel in charleston, wv

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