Question 1

can u withdrawal from suboxone and why?

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Absolutely!!!!!!: Suboxone is a very long acting medication and it is an opiod mixed with another medication to block the addicting properties. It stays active for up to 3 days and most patients start feling severe withdraws in 2 to 3 days. It is very powerful and should only be stopped under the supervision of a liscences and certified Suboxone doctor.

Question 2

tips on dealing with withdrawal from suboxone?

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Please visit the following website.: www.ehow.com/way_5244582_suboxone-withdrawal-tips.html
suboxone withdrawal tips. Suboxone is a prescription drug used to treat opiate addiction. It is a combination of two other drugs: buprenorphine, which is an opioid ... Best wishes.

Question 3

how long does withdrawals from suboxone last? 8mg dose.

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U can do it if U try: It's hard from 36 hrs after the last dose last for several weeks, even a few mths. Symptoms include muscle cramps and jerks,  insomnia, diarrhea, sweating, anxiety and depression. Tapering helps 1/2 steps weekly or bi-. Or, a period of medical detox can help. They can keep you asleep a few days till your body clears. You can ask questions at 1-888-658-5242. I hope you do well! Best 2U!

Question 4

i'm currently on 18mgs of suboxone. i was wondering how bad the withdrawal from suboxone is? compared to methadone or opiate withdrawal?

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Opiate withdrawal: If you’re considering discontinuing suboxone, you’ll need to taper it. Withdrawal can include nausea, muscle cramps, anxiety, depression, diarrhea, insomnia, etc. Opiate withdrawals are generally similar in their predictable effects.    
Suboxone withdrawal is treatable by tapering the medication. Please discuss a taper regimen with your prescriber if this is what you wish to do.  Good luck!

Question 5

are suboxone withdrawals better than roxy withdrawals?

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Depends: There is no answer.  This is variable from patient to patient.  Suboxone is used to help detox from opioid dependence and addiction.  If successful, withdrawal from oxycodone should be minimal and then you can be gradually weaned from the Suboxone to limit withdrawal in order to be free from the dependency.

Question 6

can you tell me how long do suboxone withdrawals last?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone withdrawal: This is a very difficult question in my experience it varies extremely from several weeks to several months if nothing is done to lessen the symptoms there are ways to minimize the withdrawal. If you have the choice the best way is to come off the Suboxone very very slowly over many months.

Question 7

if i were to take .5 mg-1mg suboxone on day 4 of suboxone withdrawals am i going to be back at square one starting withdrawals over again?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor : More information is needed to answer your question. See your doctor for recommendations about tapering your Suboxone dose.  It's an important decision in order to help keep you comfortable and to prevent relapse in your opiate use.

Question 8

is suboxone withdrawal  dangerous?

Accepted Answer

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 9

how long does suboxone withdrawal last?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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.

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