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What's the difference between suboxuone and subutex?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Narcan (naloxone): Suboxone has a abuse-deterrent compound Naloxone (narcan) combined with it. The Narcan (naloxone) is not active if the medication is properly taken. Both have buprenorphine, a type of synthetic opioid.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Very similar except : Except cost, concern with diversion, misuse and safety. Buprenorphine (subutex) is used for the initial induction, especially when transitioning from a long acting opiate. Suboxone contains Buprenorphine plus a blocker. The blocker does not do much when taken under tongue and its meant to prevent misuse such as injection.
Answered 6/24/2014
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NALOXONE: The difference is Suboxone is buprenorphine and naloxone. Naloxone is an opiate blocker. Subutex is just the buprenorphine.
Answered 3/15/2015
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