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I was put on suboxone in order to stop prescribed oxycodone for pain. how long should it take to get off suboxone?
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Getting off suboxone: It sounds like you were started on Suboxone after taking other prescribed opiates (including oxycodone) with a plan to taper the Suboxone and come off of all opiate pain medication. The length of your Suboxone taper should be determined in consultation with your doc, and will take into consideration your clinical response, dosage, prior length of tx with opiates. Always take exactly the Rxed dose.
Answered 5/9/2016
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Variable: Some people are maintained on Suboxone for long periods of time. You need to talk with your doctor about its use in your case. Best wishes.
Answered 6/7/2015
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Give yourself time: You might consider attending a mutual support group like Narcotics Anonymous, and find a sponsor who is taking Suboxone. Rushing to get off of the medication may incur the risk of relapsing on more dangerous opiates.
Answered 11/27/2017
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