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Can a person withdrawal off of subutex?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Subutex: Yes you can have a withdrawal from subutex - when coming off you have to be weaned off slowly to prevent this.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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