tiffany95...I've been taking Suboxone for 6 days now about 2-3mg/day. I feel yucky(for lack of a better word) kinda nausieated and I have no energy or drive. I get sweaty easily~every time I go outside to smoke(obvious fix-just don't smoke!). I literally slept ALL day yesterday on thru the night(I usually have to take Seroquel to sleep), and I don't want to leave my room/get out of bed. It's probably safe to say I'm depressed. My doctor(aka-nurse practitioner) had me quit taking Zoloft and switched me to Cymbalta(even after telling her when she had me on it before I didn't find it effective) due to a long coming fibromyalgia diagnosis. I'm not sure if it's the Suboxone and/or change in psych med. I hate the way I feel!!! Thank goodness my two little angels are spending time with their grandparents this weekend! Now the question is: what do I do now? Should I just stop taking Suboxone? I don't want to feel like this ANYMORE!
Day 6 on Suboxone & not feelin so hot... =(?
- Posted:
- 18 Dec 2011 by tiffany95667
- Topics:
- cymbalta, suboxone, depression, withdrawal
Responses (3)
Robert_32518 Dec 2011
You are taking a low dose of subs. I would add .5mg to your dose before I abandoned the therapy. See how that makes you feel. If you see no improvement then go back to your current dose and see your dr about getting back on the Zoloft. There can be negative reactions to stopping Zoloft abruptly. Let me know how that works.
LaurieShay18 Dec 2011
You are more than likely experiencing withdrawal symptoms from the Zoloft and side effects from starting the Cymbalta. It may take a couple of weeks to completely adjust to the change in antidepressants. So I would try and hang in there for the duration if possible.
lady from...18 Dec 2011
You've started a couple of new regimes, between the new a/d and the Suboxone, so it is hard to say at this point, exactly which one or both is creating you situation.
You've got some good advice/opinions here.
Do you have a special sub doctor you are getting your Suboxone from?
How much of you 'poison' were you taking before going on Sub? You might need to, like Robert said, get your dose adjusted. Maybe just time will be of help. Know your are not alone, as you have folks here willing to help.
tiffany95667
19 Dec 2011
I went to see the sub dr on the 8th but he wasn't sure it would be right for me due to hoping to get some 'pain relief' for my fibromyalgia from the suboxone. I am a struggling addict. With in the last 16months have gone from oxycontin, morphine, norco, dilaudid, methadone & heroin(not proud of it-just wanting to be honest). I don't have a script for the Suboxone(please don't judge-or you can-but I would appreciate keeping it to yourself). Trust me I have been beating myself up about it enough for us all! I am calling the Sub Dr first thing in the morning to get a legit script now that I realize it is my only chance to work on becoming free from all opiates. I am wanting to use them as a TOOL to get clean instead of doing it 'my old way' and change one substance for another. I have experienced a few amazing bouts of clean time and know that if I don't do it again~ I will truly die from my disease.
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Thanks AGAIN Robert for some more sound advice! Now if raising my dose a lil doesn't help- do you think it means that I may be one of the few people that could possibly benefit more from Subutex instead? I'm not totally sure what all the possible adverse reactions can be. Ive been experiencing some pretty bad headaches each day too along with the nausea& sweating. I DON'T want to go back to using! After all the research I've been doing Im gonna make an appointment to get a script from the Sub Dr(I had an appt with him on the 8th but he wasn't sure if it was right for me due to my fibro pain). To me it pretty much seems like my ONLY option cause I can't live this roller coaster of looking, finding & using opiates anymore.
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I don't want to die! I want to live again- free from opiates& from everything I've read: I am more than ready & willing to follow a plan laid out by you Robert! You & Patti, among others, have really helped a lot of people on here!! I hope to be another success story of yours~ although in the end it will actually be MY success.
I will let you know when I get my script(supply) & I have read enough to know to just go in & nod my head at whatever he says(dose wise) and then turn to you to get started. I look forward to working with you& to reclaiming my life~ I thank you from the bottom of my heart! ~Tiffany
I think everyone would be better with subutex. It could be a reaction to the naloxone but adding that .5mg will tell the story. Plus you can have w/d from stopping the Zoloft abruptly as well even if it's replaced with another drug. Keep me posted.
Hi Robert. I just joined this group. Just found it on the web. Glad to have you as a friend. Not familiar with the meds you are on. I'm on warfrain. Understand how you feel. Hope you are feeling better today.
Honda ... I'm not actually on a lot of meds. I have some autoimmune problems but I have spent five years on the discussion forums offering help to addicts. Have been clean almost ten years following 35 years of being an addict myself. Go to the top of this page and click on Forum-Discussion Boards and you'll find where I am usually located. Glad to help you anyway that I can.
Hey Robert_325~ it's official! I have an appt Thursday morning at 9:15am to officially get on Suboxone. In the mean time I got a few more to hold me over until then... BUT... I think I may be still having issues with it. I'm pretty sure I'm experiencing what other people call 'brain zaps' from it(Wow-I must sound like the biggest hypochondriact!). Why is this happening to me!? I have never had any kinds of problems taking any other narcotics EVER! Any idea of what's going on with me?
I am unable to diagnose you after a couple of online chats. But stopping the Zoloft abruptly could very well be your problem. The subs could be affecting you adversely but stopping the Zoloft suddenly cold turkey is more of a concern to me with your brai zaps.
I agree that the discontinuation of the zoloft IS probably & most likely what has been causing SO many odd & irritating side effects. I know you're NOT a Dr & neither am I, BUT, I do have more common sense than some of my more recent choices may show(ie: heroin use~to name just one). I know that abruptly stopping a psych med cannot be a positive thing. I've worked in the medical field off and on for the last 14yrs~not to mention my mother was diagnosed as bi-polar over 18years ago. Her Psychiatrist has NEVER had her abruptly discontinue a med. There has always been a taper. The Sub Dr I'm seeing on Thursday is the main Dr at the office I go to. I see his Nurse Practitioner with whom I used to work with at the local hospital in my town. I have never wanted to 'pull her covers' per say or 'tell on her/question her directions' I guess out of a silly idea in my head of loyalty.
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BUT because of the care I'm getting from her~ I can only imagine how her other patients are being treated. The only reason I was even referred to a surgeon for the surgery I had almost a year ago is because one day I couldn't get in to see my normal NP and had to see the other NP on the office. During most of the appointments I have with her she totally breaks the HIPPA law & talks about her other patients. Maybe it's somewhat ok because she doesn't name names, but still! I am looking for another Primary Provider that accepts my 'government issued insurance aka Medi-Cal' due to being unemployed. I'm sure this is WAY TOO MUCH unnecessary information but I'm just REALLY frustrated! And I know that you give some real sound advise. So basically I guess all my whining and whatnot this time boils down to this question(not that I expect you to have ALL the answers): Do I say something to the REAL Dr on Thursday? Should I submit a written complaint? Or Do I just cut my losses with her & move on without even addressing it?
So there it is Robert~ As if you don't have enough to deal with in your own life PLUS being a 'guiding angel' to so many people on here navigating their way thru the Sub world. I would totally appreciate any advice and/or suggestions you have on this ONLY if you have the time(seriously-if not I understand). If I don't hear back from you on this one I will most definitely be in contact with you after my appointment on Thursday.
Thanks a Bunch! ~Tiffany
(I will be gone Friday thru Tuesday but will more than likely still be able to check in)
I would explain the situation to the dr. HIPPA laws are to protect privacy and it is a crime to share private medical information.