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Could you tell me if one 4mg dose of suboxone was taken, how long until opiates become effective?

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Suboxone: It's not recommended to mix Suboxone and opiates. I advised you seeing your doctors immediately to get guidance about suboxone.

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Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

Could you tell me if one 4mg dose of suboxone was taken, how long until opiates become effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Brian Le answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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