Does anyone else have smell issues on the suboxone strip? Smells like everything is rotten, awful!?

9 Feb 2012

Dear Bakerwood... I researched all of the common, uncommon, and more serious side effects of suboxone and the sense of smell was not listed anywhere. I am not saying it cannot occur... it is just not listed. If your husband is on the suboxone strip, perhaps he could switch to the pill form of suboxone or subutex which doesn't have the flavor of the strips. Still the pills must also be dissolved under the tongue so they are not so pleasant either. I would recommend changing the type of administration... pill vs. strip. Otherwise... don't know what to tell you. This is an odd symptom.
Good luck. I hope you find an answer. It is certainly not a reason why your husband should go back to taking pills... pup

9 Feb 2012

Hi Bakerwood3 - I'm not sure who says what about this side effect. I can only say what has happened to me. I have lost all desire to eat. Nothing, and I mean nothing sounds good to me. Everything with a strong smell, like butter, grease, meat, cheese, etc. smells repulsive to me. I cannot eat anything first thing in the morning. My Psychiatrist said, "force yourself"! HA. Because he knows I won't eat a thing all day, then snack at night when I'm finally starving. But, it will be something that doesn't 'stink', like pretzels, sugar free Breyer's ice cream with a banana... have no idea why some things are okay! Eggs taste weird, can't stand the smell of sauces or the meats in salads... weird things. Oddly, I can eat yogurt in the afternoon if its really cold. Anything at room temp. is out! I could think of more, but you get the picture. Don't know if its anything like your hubby, but that's my experience! Good luck. Jillian

11 Feb 2012

Pup- He was on the pill and did not have this effect, was recently switched to the strips as they are less expensive. Jillian- he agrees with all that you say! The sauces, eggs, etc.. He also eats the pretzels, and ice cream when he gets to be starving! Thank you so much for your post. If nothing else, he does not feel like he is going crazy!