Methadone Addiction: Methadone & Heroin Facts

Question: Can i take suboxone to end a methadone addiction?

(Posted by: 2NewHips on 2008-06-18 21:41:40)

Posted by: fungichick on 2008-06-18, 21:53:26

Yes Suboxone (buprenorphine HCl) can be used to help treat opiod dependence - that is what the drug is primarily marketed for. This is something usually done under medical supervision. The manufactuer of Suboxone has a website where you can order a free resource kit for further information I've provided the links below. As a side note, I have a 21 yo cat that receives Buprenex (similar to Suboxone) twice a day for pain - buprenorphine HCl has many uses :)

Posted by: WhatIsWrongWithYourBrain on 2008-06-18, 22:00:56

No you should just take some more heroin... at least you'll be supporting your addiction by supporting a citizen rather than the medical industry.

Posted by: kphelps2012 on 2008-06-19, 19:04:03

Yes, It is recommended that patients transitioning from methadone to Buprenorphine slowly taper to 30 mg./ day of methadone, for at least one week. Last dose must be no less than 36 hours prior to induction, and may be 96 hours or more.It is best to SLOWLY reduce your therapeutic dose of Methadone to 30 mg a day or less for at least a week, before discontinuing it completely for at least 36 hours before starting Buprenorphine. You MUST be in mild to moderate withdrawal before you take your first dose of Buprenorphine. If you are doing well in Methadone treatment it may not be advisable to change treatments at all unless you and your doctor determine it is in your best interest. It is VERY important to follow these guidelines and prevent precipitated withdrawal. Precipitated withdrawal is a rapid and intense onset of withdrawal symptoms initiated by a medication.