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I am on 150mcgr fentanyl patches/24 hrs and my dr has suggested i go off fentanyl and take suboxone. i am terrified of living with pain again, & detox?

Q: i am on 150mcgr fentanyl patches/24 hrs and my dr has suggested i go off fentanyl and take suboxone. i am terrified of living with pain again, & detox?

: this can be done they can use buprenorphine and then transition to buprenorphine/naloxone , it can be helpful for pain and it is a good option if considering opioid induced hyperalgesia contact a Addiction Medicine physician to help you and guide thru the process

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Dr. Leonard Spishakoff answered

this can be done they can use buprenorphine and then transition to buprenorphine/naloxone , it can be helpful for pain and it is a good option if considering opioid induced hyperalgesia contact a Addiction Medicine physician to help you and guide thru the process

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 3/17/2021

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A member asked:

I am on 150mcgr fentanyl patches/24 hrs and my dr has suggested i go off fentanyl and take suboxone. i am terrified of living with pain again, & detox?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leonard Spishakoff answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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