Question 1

what is the definition or description of: buprenorphine overdose?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine OD: Buprenorphine (Buprenex®, Suboxone®, Subutex®) is an opioid medication that is used to treat narcotic addiction. It has also been used for the treatment of pain.  Overdose symptoms can include pinpoint pupils, sedation, weakness, clammy/cold skin, fainting, slow heart rate, weak pulse, slowed breathing to no breathing, low blood pressure and death.

Question 2

hello doctor; can someone be falsely tested positive for buprenorphine without taking any drugs?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the type : Of test. Screening tests are set at high sensitivity and often have false positives. If the results are to be used for medico-legal purposes, a clear chain of custody needs to be maintained and screening results need to be confirmed with a different assay.

Question 3

what medication do drug addicts use to detox off drugs besides librium and buprenorphine, ?

Accepted Answer

See below: The answer depends on what drug they are detoxing off of.  I am assuming you mean off of opioids.  Methadone would be another option.  I have given patients Clonidine patches to help with the side efffects of withdrawl.

Question 4

i am taking buprenorphine, however, i ran out 3 days ago. i used clonazepam to keep from relapse. i have a drug test in morning, should i tell my dr?

Accepted Answer

Yes you should tell.: Drug tests vary based on what test is being required by employer or others. Sometimes benzodiazepines will be tested for and it is best you provide a prescription for your medications prior to testing including both Buprenorphine and clonazepam.
Clonazepam may not be the best agent to prevent relapse if you are chronically on buprenorphine.

Question 5

if you are legally taking suboxone and fail a pre employment drug screen for buprenorphine is it legal for them to deny the job?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you are taking prescribed  buprenorphine, you may fall under the protection of the  americans with disabilities act.  If so, you are entitled to accommodations for your disability if our employer has more than 50 employees and meets other criteria.  Get  your doctors note  doctor that the Buprenorphine is  prescribed and you and the medication are under medical supervision. Then take the test.

Question 6

where can you get buprenorphine?

Accepted Answer

Buprenorphine: This is a controlled substance and is available on the order of a physician or other licensed practitioner who can write scripts.

Question 7

how does buprenorphine work in the body ?

Accepted Answer

On Opiate receptors: It works an mu receptor, to reduce pain, or prevent withdrawal from pain killers, and it blocks kappa receptor to reduce issues with respiratory depression.

Question 8

how do you get off 2mil of buprenorphine  ?

Accepted Answer

Weaning: This can be weaned from your maintenance dose or can be stopped under supervised detoxification.  The side effects from withdrawal can be managed and should resolve in time.  I am assuming you are one this for opioid dependence.  I hope you can get of the medication all together.  Discuss this with the doc who is managing your opioid dependency.

Question 9

how much buprenorphine do you take to feel high?

Accepted Answer

You dont: Use it for this reason although some feel high at modest doses.

Question 10

what is buprenex (buprenorphine) liquid?

Accepted Answer

Pain medication: It is a semi synthetic medicine used for pain. Its used in non opiate tolerant individuals.

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