Milwaukee, WI
A 28-year-old male asked:
How many milligrams of suboxone should i take if i am a light user of opiates for a relatively short period of time?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Shobhana Patodiaanswered
50 years experience
Get help: Suboxone is a prescription drug. You need to see an addiction specialist who after consultation will decide what you need.
It is not your decision.
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Dr. Richard Pollardanswered
Anesthesiology 32 years experience
See below: These medications should only be taken under the supervision of a physician. You should not attempt to self-medicate. Please talk to your doctor. Additionally, light use of narcotics for a relatively short time period does not need to be treated with Suboxone or any other medication.
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Last updated Oct 4, 2016
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