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I took suboxone 8mg/2mg yesterday. how long will it take for me to be able to feel the effectiveness of my painkillers (oxycodone) again?

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According to what: I've been able to find out, 3-5 days before you feel the effects of the oxycodone again

Answered 8/7/2016

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Is 12-15 hours long enough time after taking oxycodone to take Suboxone without getting early withdrawal?

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Been doin 240-300mg of oxycodone daily/3months.How many hrs should I wait to take a suboxone without gettin precipitated withdrawal?Taking last 1 @3am

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If already in withdrawal from Oxycodone, can I take the suboxone without gettin precipitated WD even if it's only been 15-17hrs since last dose of oxy?

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I take Suboxone and test weekly. Never had a dirty, just tested and it showed pos. for oxycodone. I didn't take anything. Will the lab prove Im clean?

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Why does a long half-life mean a long withdrawal? Xanax (alprazolam) and oxycodone have short hls but w/d can last months. Why would suboxone. Be longer?

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