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Buprenorphine patches im on 105 mcg per hour 4 day patches and have been on this dose for over 3 years..will i suffer cold turkey if i stopped..or whi?
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Yes: Butrans® (buprenorphine) is an opioid agonist and you will develop withdrawal symptoms if stopped cold turkey after using the medication for three years. A gradual downward titration of the dose every 7 days is recommended to prevent signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
Answered 11/28/2017
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