A 29-year-old female asked:
how long until this suboxone makes me feel better? (methadone before hand)
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Dr. Erik Suh answered
24 years experience Family Medicine
Might be 2 days: Methadone last very long in your body, so Suboxone will put you into immediate withdrawal symptoms, that might last couple of days.
Answered on Feb 18, 2015
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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered
17 years experience Pain Management
Methadone->Suboxone: Transitioning from Methadone to Suboxone can be challenging but possible with the right planning on the part of the physician and the patient. It is not advised to jump into Suboxone from methadone. Frequent dose adjustment is often needed. Precipitated withdrawals are not fun for he patient or the treater. In certain cases can take up to a week for a successful transition/induction.
Answered on Oct 23, 2016
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Dr. Bahman Omrani commented
17 years experience Pain Management
Provided original answer
Buprenorphine and naloxone combination product (Suboxone) is not recommended for use during the induction or transition period for long-acting opioids (eg, methadone); initial treatment should begin using buprenorphine oral sublingual tablets under supervision. Patients should be switched to the combination product for maintenance and unsupervised therapy.
Apr 13, 2013
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24 Hours: Methadone has a long half-life. You should wait at least 24 hours before taking Suboxone. See your doctor about your sleep.
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