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What are the reasons people get prescribed subutex instead of suboxone?

Q: what are the reasons people get prescribed subutex instead of suboxone?

: Subutex (buprenorphine only) can be prescribed if the doctor thinks or trusts patient who won't abuse subutex by using this drug intravenously. Suboxone contains both buprenorphine &amp; naloxone which will cause a withdrawal effect if used intravenously.

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Subutex (buprenorphine only) can be prescribed if the doctor thinks or trusts patient who won't abuse subutex by using this drug intravenously. Suboxone contains both buprenorphine & naloxone which will cause a withdrawal effect if used intravenously.

Answered 9/25/2022

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