Question 1

ive been on about 12 to 16mg of suboxone a day fir nearly 5 years; if i stop 48 hrs before a blood tox screen, will i pass?

Accepted Answer

No. : Suboxone will still be in your system after 48 hours. However, they will need to test your urine specifically for Suboxone as it will not come up in a routine urine drug screen.

Question 2

can u take suboxone and a blood thinner together?

Accepted Answer

As prescribed by Dr: In my experience, Suboxone can be safely co-administered with commonly prescribed blood thinners such as aspirin, heparin, plavix, (clopidogrel) xarelto, warfarin, pradaxa, etc. One should always consult the prescribing physician in such circumstances as there may be other factors to consider.

Question 3

my friend has got off bad drugs and taking suboxone don't have prescription. how long does it take to come out of urine and blood?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: ...Should not show up on a standard urine tox screen for opiates. The doc would have to order a special test for buprenorphine, which is rarely done.

Question 4

when can you test negative for suboxone in urine and blood test? my friend is very ill and fears that he won't be taken seriously and like an addict.

Accepted Answer

Not sure of ?: Unfortunately, all too many physicians and other health care providers have negative views of people with addiction, whether they are receiving treatment or not.  The doctor providing the suboxone can recommend colleagues who are more open-minded and should be consulted. Most common drug-screens do not include buprenorphine (the active drug). Blood tests aren't often used.

Question 5

if someone takes a suboxone and is on prozac (fluoxetine) and blood pressure meds are they going to be alright?

Accepted Answer

It depends: If the person stays clean of substance abuse, his/her chances of being "alright" increase substantially.  If using stimulants like Cocaine or meth, etc, the blood pressure problems could increase and stroke could result.  This person needs to also be in a substance abuse recovery program, not just taking suboxone.  Then his/her whole life can improve -- real healing can happen.

Question 6

i just started a suboxone program to get off of fentanyl and oxycodone. my blood pressure has gone up - is this related?

Accepted Answer

Opiate withdrawl: It could be related. Opiate withdrawl can cause a side effect of increased blood pressure but this should not last past 72 hours. If the symptoms get worse go to an emergency room

Question 7

i have had serious constipation for about 7 months 1 to 2 times a week. i was recently started on suboxone back at that time which could lead toproblem. i have also noticed some blood in my stool. also note hx colon ca in family. 33y/o female worried?

Accepted Answer

: Bright red blood on poop is from near the outlet, from a scratch or fissure. Constipation often triggers this. Blood from higher up in the system is acted on by enzymes or bacteria and changes color to dark maroon or black. Colon cancer would have darker color blood. A good wetting agent like MiraLAX can counter the effect of the suboxone.

Question 8

i have been taking suboxone for 10 years. jan,1,2016 i take none. how much longer will i feel horrible, irritable? is vicodin a safer way to quit?

Accepted Answer

For a while: If you used Suboxone 8/2mg daily for 10 years it is nearly impossible to just quit it, You will go through significant withdraws for weeks. Suboxone treatment depend on your commitment and depends almost solely on you,  Suboxone dose should be redused gradually over good period of time , somewhere from 6 months to several years.
Even if you are on 2 mgs daily its hard to just quit.

Question 9

why does a long half-life mean a long withdrawal? xanax (alprazolam) and oxycodone have short hls but w/d can last months. why would suboxone. be longer?

Accepted Answer

Time Dependency: Narcotic withdrawal times and severity are complex phenomena and not easy to summarize. The time it takes the body to get rid of narcotics (half-lives) may have far more to do with length and severity of dependence, malnutrition, sleep deprivation and kidney and liver function than the pharmacokinetic profile of the drug.  Please speak with your pain management specialist for specific advice.

Question 10

how long does suboxone stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

The pharmacological: Effect is 24 hours but the biological effect  may easily last 48 hours or rarely longer 
depending on a variety of factors.

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Ive been on about 12 to 16mg of suboxone a day fir nearly 5 years; if i stop 48 hrs before a blood tox screen, will i pass?

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Can u take suboxone and a blood thinner together?

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My friend has got off bad drugs and taking suboxone don't have prescription. how long does it take to come out of urine and blood?

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When can you test negative for suboxone in urine and blood test? my friend is very ill and fears that he won't be taken seriously and like an addict.

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If someone takes a suboxone and is on prozac (fluoxetine) and blood pressure meds are they going to be alright?

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I just started a suboxone program to get off of fentanyl and oxycodone. my blood pressure has gone up - is this related?

A member asked:

I have had serious constipation for about 7 months 1 to 2 times a week. i was recently started on suboxone back at that time which could lead toproblem. i have also noticed some blood in my stool. also note hx colon ca in family. 33y/o female worried?

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I have been taking suboxone for 10 years. jan,1,2016 i take none. how much longer will i feel horrible, irritable? is vicodin a safer way to quit?

A member asked:

Why does a long half-life mean a long withdrawal? xanax (alprazolam) and oxycodone have short hls but w/d can last months. why would suboxone. be longer?

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How long does suboxone stay in your system?

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