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

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

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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