Have been on hydrocodone for over ten years due to a broken back. car accident. have rods and pins. could i take suboxone instead as a pain reliever ?

W/ luck - yes!: Read this: http://www.suboxonecalifornia.com/about-suboxone/can-suboxone-be-used-to-treat-pain.html It sounds very promising BUT not being officially recognized, finding a Dr to Rx or Insurance to cover might be the challenge. But seek success if you're inclined. Best!

Not for pain relief: Suboxone technically contains narcotics but doesn't provide a good pain relief response when compared to other narcotics. WebMD doesn't even list it as a narcotic pain reliever: http://www.webmd.com/pain The FDA hasn't approved it for the relief of pain. Only for treating narcotic addiction. Which is why your insurance won't pay for it. So word to the wise is NO!