Question 1

i take one 8mg suboxone strip daily. will this interfere with my colonoscopy scheduled in four days. will the  anesthesia  be effective?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: you need to let the GI team know and decide with your Suboxone provider when to stop it. I'm not an expert in what they use for sedation, my guess is that they will give midazolam and Demerol (meperidine hydrochloride) for the procedure. prob stop bup 36h before procedure but please get your docs on board so they can anticipate any problems.

Question 2

i recently broke a tooth and need a root canal.  im horrible at the dentist though.  i have been on suboxone for 9+years, 1/4 of a strip a day now, which helped me stop drinking.  
does suboxone interfere w/anesthesia, either iv, nitrous, or xanax?

Accepted Answer

Dental Anesthesia: You should have no issues with local anesthesia, and that's all you probably need for the root canal treatment. Discuss your full medical history with your dentist and s/he will determine how to proceed with your care.

Question 3

is it okay to undergo anesthesia while on suboxen?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Yes. Inform your anesthesiologist of your dosage and regimen.

Question 4

my son is on suboxin 8mg will have surgery thursday dr put him on loritab because he said anesthesia dr will not know how to put him to sleep?true?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: That doesn't sound right. I would ask for a preop anesthesia consultation, often a routine at many hospitals, and ask the nurse practitioner or anesthesiologist at that time.

Question 5

i am having surgery and getting put under anesthesia all the way i have been on percocets and did not tell them. i am not taking them 24 hours before. what are the risks? is that a medication that is severely dangerous with anesthesia? i heard suboxine wa

Accepted Answer

I : I know you feel apprehensive about telling your doctors the truth about your drug use.  Have you failed a pain contract?  It is unfair to hand the risk of your health over to a doctor, knowing that you have not shared important medical information. This is crucial.   
     You are part of the medical team. As the patient it is your responsibility to give the anesthesiologist an accurate account of what you have been taking.

Question 6

is it helpful to split up my suboxone dosages or is it best to take all at once? i've been cutting the 2mg strips in 1/4's

Accepted Answer

Take at once: The elimination half-life of Buprenorphine is 20–73 hours (mean 37). Hope it helps and good luck. For more information talk to your doctor.

Question 7

informatin about suboxone?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: Do a google search and you will find a wealth of information.

Question 8

why would a person take suboxone?

Accepted Answer

Opiate addiction: Suboxone may be used as a maintenance medication to support recovery from opiate addiction.

Question 9

what forms does suboxone come in?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: Tablets or Films.

Question 10

how lon does a person stay on suboxone?

Accepted Answer

It Depends: Each case is different. The length of time a person may need to stay on Suboxone may depend on several factors including the length of time the person abused opiates, how potent was the opiate abused, how high a daily dose, the route they used (i.e. Intravenous, intranasal, by mouth, etc) and finally, whether the person has a family history of addictions. Slowly tapering Suboxone is usually best.

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I take one 8mg suboxone strip daily. will this interfere with my colonoscopy scheduled in four days. will the anesthesia be effective?

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I recently broke a tooth and need a root canal. im horrible at the dentist though. i have been on suboxone for 9+years, 1/4 of a strip a day now, which helped me stop drinking. does suboxone interfere w/anesthesia, either iv, nitrous, or xanax?

A member asked:

Is it okay to undergo anesthesia while on suboxen?

A member asked:

My son is on suboxin 8mg will have surgery thursday dr put him on loritab because he said anesthesia dr will not know how to put him to sleep?true?

A member asked:

I am having surgery and getting put under anesthesia all the way i have been on percocets and did not tell them. i am not taking them 24 hours before. what are the risks? is that a medication that is severely dangerous with anesthesia? i heard suboxine wa

A member asked:

Is it helpful to split up my suboxone dosages or is it best to take all at once? i've been cutting the 2mg strips in 1/4's

A member asked:

Informatin about suboxone?

A member asked:

Why would a person take suboxone?

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What forms does suboxone come in?

A member asked:

How lon does a person stay on suboxone?

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