Question 1

i am currently going through detox and withdrawals, i have been placed on multi vitamin and ensure for weight loss. i  start suboxone treatment tomorrow. i have been having a slight burn when urinating with a clean urine sample no infections. what could b

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: Dehydration is considered, In this situation ensure you are drinking water at least until urine is a little lighter than normal.  When detoxing, urine is eliminating waste and that can burn at the urethra.  This will not likely present any problem starting Suboxone but tell your doctor about it.

Question 2

i haven't had my period since last october,im 38 and with my lifestyle decisions and partner choices i know im not pregnant, i am on suboxone though, could the med be causing the loss? or could i be pre-menopausal? helllp please?

Accepted Answer

: Suggest obtaining a "home" pregnancy test to be certain, and ask your GYN physician about polycystic ovarian syndrome ( PCOS), as ovulation is delayed in this condition, and so is menstruation.  "Pre-menopause" is unlikely.

Question 3

does suboxone make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

SHOULDN'T: Shouldn't may be that you are doing better and not chasing drugs. Getting healthier. Keep up the good work!

Question 4

suboxone for pain related to weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: Suboxone is indicated for opiod withdrawal s/sx, it can be used for chronic severe pain sometime.

Question 5

does suboxone cause acne?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: People have reported having trouble with acne. It is not a major side effect.

Question 6

can french kissing someone who just took suboxone cause a positive drug test?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The interaction you described is not likely to result in a positive drug test.

Question 7

can suboxone cause low t in males?  if so how common is this?  i'm 33 have taken sub for 4 years and really struggle from fatigue.

Accepted Answer

Maybe . . .: Suboxone is a brand name for combination of Buprenorphine & naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid agonist-antagonist while Naloxone is strictly an antagonist. It's used in opioid dependence. Chronic opioid use can affect pituitary function and thus lower testosterone production leading to hypogonadism symptoms such as fatigue & loss of libido. Check your t level and get treated if appropriate.

Question 8

i take suboxone and i've gained a lot of weight since starting treatment, i also have a lot of fluid retension. is this normal with suboxone?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Fluid retention is one of the side effects of the medication. The  weight gain is due to the fluid retention. 
Other common side effect is headache, withdrawal symptoms, pain, nausea, insomnia, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

Question 9

are there any foods, medicines, supplements or otc medicines that would cause a false positive for suboxone? thanks so much for your time and help!!

Accepted Answer

+ test for suboxone: Long and short answer   NO!    while the "dip" tests can give false positives   -  any test sent to a lab would be looking specifically for the buprenorphine or nonorbuprenorphine molecule in your urine     so unless your body can chemically change compounds.  if the test is positive for suboxone  -  you ingested suboxone (buprenorphin

Question 10

i have been taking 1.5mg of suboxone for a month now which is not a lot, if i were to take 24hours off and take 30 mg of oxycodone, would it cause wd?

Accepted Answer

Don't know: BUT I WOULD NOT TAKE A CHANCE...Furthermore if you are taking Suboxone as a part of a addiction recovery program this would certainly violate your contract!

Hope this helps
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I am currently going through detox and withdrawals, i have been placed on multi vitamin and ensure for weight loss. i start suboxone treatment tomorrow. i have been having a slight burn when urinating with a clean urine sample no infections. what could b

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I haven't had my period since last october,im 38 and with my lifestyle decisions and partner choices i know im not pregnant, i am on suboxone though, could the med be causing the loss? or could i be pre-menopausal? helllp please?

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Does suboxone make you gain weight?

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Suboxone for pain related to weight gain?

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Does suboxone cause acne?

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Can french kissing someone who just took suboxone cause a positive drug test?

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Can suboxone cause low t in males? if so how common is this? i'm 33 have taken sub for 4 years and really struggle from fatigue.

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I take suboxone and i've gained a lot of weight since starting treatment, i also have a lot of fluid retension. is this normal with suboxone?

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Are there any foods, medicines, supplements or otc medicines that would cause a false positive for suboxone? thanks so much for your time and help!!

A member asked:

I have been taking 1.5mg of suboxone for a month now which is not a lot, if i were to take 24hours off and take 30 mg of oxycodone, would it cause wd?

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