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Subutex (buprenorphine) for Opiate Dependence: IT WORKS. I'M GLAD I STARTED TAKING THIS MEDICINE I WISH I STARTED SOONER. IF YOU REALLY WANT TO QUIT TAKE SUBUTEX.
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Buprenex (buprenorphine) for Pain: I WAS INJURED IN 1986 IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND HAD SEVERAL BACK AND NECK SURGERIES AFTERWARD. THE RESIDUAL PAIN WAS UNBEARABLE AND AFTER BEING OUT OF TOUCH WITH THE WORLD FOR 5 OR 6 YEARS, ONE OF MY DOCTORS ASKED ME TO TRY BUPRENEX WHEN I REFUSED TO START ON OXYCOTIN. I REMAIN ON THE SAME DOSAGE TODAY AND I HAVE MY LIFE BACK. NO LONGER DO I STAY IN A STUPER ALL DAY. BUPRENEX CONTROLS MY PAIN YET IT DOES NOT ROB MY MEMORY AND BRAIN AS THE OTHER MEDICINES
HAD DONE. THANK YOU FOR BUPRENEX.
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Subutex (buprenorphine) for Opiate Dependence: I have had an on/off opiate addiction for 7 years. The only reason that I maintained the addiction was fear of withdrawl symptoms. I waited 12 hours after taking an opiate before taking the Subutex. The withdrawl symptoms on the Subutex were almost non-existent. I highly recommend this for anyone who is serious about quiting.
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buprenorphine for Opiate Dependence: Suboxone really is a magic pill. It got me of Oxycontin and MS Contin. I was taking 5 or more MS Contins a day(500+ mg Morphine) before I was switched to suboxone. It took care of the strong cravings, but like everyone says YOU have to want to stop for it to work.
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buprenorphine for Pain: I was started on Subutex in November 2007 to see if the Subutex could offer me some more dependent pain control since I have gastric (stomach) issues and my gastrointestinal tract does not dissolve most medicines especially extended release. The massive doses of MS Contin (400 mg daily) and Dilaudid (16 mg 4X's daily) never got my pain below 5/10. I decided to go off both and found new doctor who suggested we try Subutex and so far my pain scale stays around 3-4 and at most 6/10, I am truly glad to be on the Subutex.
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buprenorphine for Opiate Dependence: I have been on Suboxone (Buprenorphine) now for 6 months. I was put on this drug to come off loratabs which I'd been taking for years. This miracle pill took care of any cravings for loratab and at the same time, took care of my pain (a few herniated neck discs.) I did experience side affects but the good out-weighed the bad so I stayed on the Suboxone until now. The only real side affect I can't seem to stand anymore is: excessive sleepiness while sitting still.
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Subutex (buprenorphine) for Opiate Dependence: I started Subutex treatment 1 year ago, I could not have made it this far without the subutex and my therapist. The key to this medication being successful is being 100% ready to stop using and having a healthy support system (eg. family, friends) You yourself have to WANT to stop using. Trying to stop to make others happy doesn't work, trust me I tried a few times and failed miserably. I am continuing my subutex treatment for pain management due to a severe back injury and it works very well.
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