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Buprenex is a that can both increase and decrease narcotic effects which is a kind of pain medication.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Sovenor • Temgesic • Subutex

Generic Drug

Buprenorphine

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Fatigue
Pain
Feeling anxious
Diarrhea
Heartburn
Headache
Chills
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Vomiting
Tremor
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Sleepiness
Joint swelling
Itchy rash
Joint pains
Paresthesia
Numbness or tingling
Low blood pressure
Excessive sweating
Loss of appetite
Falling backwards
Withdrawal symptoms
Rash
Itchy skin
Reduced appetite
Shaking hands or tremor

Serious

Slow heart rate
Hypersensitivity
Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure on standing
Drug problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Hallucinations
Illegal drug abuse

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