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Am dosing at 52 mg methadone. when can i switch to suboxone? how many days between last dose methadone and initiation of suboxone?

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Taper to 30 mg: Taper to 30 mg and make sure you have appointment with physician who prescribe Methadone you must having withdrawal symptoms 24 hours after last dose some time vary depends on metabolism

Answered 6/28/2014

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Please see a doctor: You need to stop Methadone for several days and be in full withdraw for Suboxone induction. The dose for Suboxone will be determined by your doctor during the induction. Please do not start it on your own. Please see a doctor asap and discuss your need.

Answered 2/18/2015

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