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What is better for detoxing from heroin, methadone or suboxone, while 6 months pregnant?

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Dr. George Arcos answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Suboxone: Suboxone (buprenorphine) has an improved safety profile compared to methadone. Methadone has a very unpredictable elimination half-life in the body, and therefore, a higher risk profile.

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Answered 6/8/2019

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