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Is suboxone withdrawal as severe as methadone withdrawal? or normal opiate withdrawals? i've been on 18mg for about 3 months & have a high metabolism.

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Its probably not: as severe,but everyone is different and reacts differently.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is suboxone withdrawal as severe as methadone withdrawal? or normal opiate withdrawals? i've been on 18mg for about 3 months & have a high metabolism.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

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