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I have been on suboxone tx for over a year, i feel like im always going to need it. do all doctors think you should come off at some point. cant it be?

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Dr. Basem Shlewiet answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not necessarily: The most important thing is to stay sober, even if that means long term treatment with suboxone. Z you can try to wean off at some point.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have been on suboxone tx for over a year, i feel like im always going to need it. do all doctors think you should come off at some point. cant it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Basem Shlewiet answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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