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A member asked:

How long will subutex 8 mg a day take to get out of my body? i've been on it for 4 years.

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Dr. Eric Fete answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Approx. 2 weeks: It can take less than that but it should be 2 weeks or so

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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