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A member asked:
Im on day 5 without methadone. i stopped cold turkey.is it safe to take suboxen now?
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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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