Question 1

is suboxone withdrawal  dangerous?

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Like any other drug: Suboxone is a medication used in the treatment of opioid addiction. 
If you experience serious side effect: allergic reaction with difficulty of breathing, confusion, yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea or vomiting, call 911.
If it’s headache, problem sleeping, sweating or constipation; talk to your physician.

Question 2

how long does suboxone withdrawal last?

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About 7 -14 days: It varies. Some patients report symptoms of withdrawal lasting 3 to 4 weeks. Keep in mind that withdrawal symptoms begin from the time you start to taper off the medication. In such cases depending on how slow you are tapering off the medication you could be having withdrawal symptoms for months.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of suboxone withdrawal?

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Suboxone withdrawal: The symptoms of Suboxone withdrawal are the same as with other opiates...Agitation, insomnia, sweating, chills, muscle aches and diarrhea. Basically it can feel like a really bad case of the flu and last for a week to 10 days. Luckily it is not medically dangerous in most cases unlike withdrawal from other drugs like benzodiazepines (valium, xanax) and alcohol.

Question 4

im in day three of my suboxone withdrawal. any meds i can take to help?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Clonidine, baclofen, zofran, (ondansetron) neurontin, sedatives.

Question 5

is there a medicine i can get prescribed to help me get through suboxone withdrawal?

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Doctor's Advice: The best treatment for Suboxone withdrawal will be contained in the advice one receives from their own prescribing physician. That is because, we cannot know the ins and outs of your particular case here on healthtap. So, the best advice I have is to see a dr if you don't already have one. If you do have one, discuss tapering off Suboxone in a systematic fashion. Doing it alone leads to relapse.

Question 6

what are some ways to relieve suboxone withdrawal symptoms?

Accepted Answer

If we only knew...: That's the "holy grail!" i believe if we knew this answer, there would be much less drug abuse in the world.  Unfortunately, there is no magic formula or medication (or vitamin or herb) that really helps.  Anyone who tells you differently is almost certainly trying to sell you something.  However, that said, keep in mind we are all different.  Some things work and others don't for some people.

Question 7

how do you handle opiate/suboxone withdrawal.?

Accepted Answer

Treat symptoms: Opiate withdrawal refers to the wide range of symptoms that occur after stopping or dramatically reducing opiate drugs after heavy and prolonged use (several weeks or more).

Treatment involves supportive care and medications. The most commonly used medication, clonidine, primarily reduces anxiety, agitation, muscle aches, sweating, runny nose, and cramping.

Question 8

what can i expect with suboxone withdrawal and seasonal depression?

Accepted Answer

It's unpredictable.: My thinking is that they are two separate problems and have to be treated as such.The withdrawal from Suboxone when you are more vulnerable to depression ( when your sad tends to flare up ), may make it more likely you will become clinically depressed so it would be wise to take extra precautions if doing so. Withdrawing form Suboxone in itself can lead to depression.

Question 9

can valium be taken with hydroxyzine and clonidine during suboxone withdrawal??

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor : You need close medical supervision if on this combination of medication. Sedation and respiratory suppression are the main concerns. Don't do it alone. Seek medically supervised detox.

Question 10

is suboxone withdrawal as severe as methadone withdrawal? or normal opiate withdrawals? i've been on 18mg for about 3 months & have a high metabolism.

Accepted Answer

Its probably not: as severe,but everyone is different and reacts  differently.

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