Subutex User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• bassh...
• April 20, 2012

For Opioid Use Disorder "Suboxone/Subutex has saved my life. After five years of opiate addiction, this medicine has set me free. I feel contempt with life and normal, for once. Buprenorphine is truly a miracle and life saver. If you want to get clean, and you can find a doctor that truly wants to help you and understands addiction, there's nothing standing in your way. It is expensive without insurance, but it is worth it. I take 16mg of the Suboxone films a day, and I have not had a craving since I started taking them. If you want to get clean, this is the best way to begin that process."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2011

For Opioid Use Disorder "I am a recovered IV heroin user. I have tried many other treatment options, and the only one that worked is Subutex. I have been on it for about 5 years now and have very slowly decreased my dosage from 16mg daily (2 pills) down to a very small fraction of 1 pill (probably only 1mg daily). So, I will soon be free from this medicine as well. I highly recommend this option to anybody that wants to quit using opiates. As the posters have said, you actually have to want to stop using, and create a strong desire within yourself to get clean, and keep a positive attitude and belief in yourself that you can do this, even if you have failed before. Be strong and you will get through the very mild bad part, which is only for a week or two."

• Mungo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2019

For Chronic Pain "Omg never been so ill , kicking my whole body jumping I’m an ex UK royal marine I’m not a wimp - my god not good ! I had been off fentanyl 150mcg for 72 hours was clucking I’m in agony I was shot in both knees then subutex. Made it worse ."

• johnn...
• March 13, 2010

For Opioid Use Disorder "i would like to say to anyone that really wants to quit abusing opiates that Subutex saved my life. I've been abusing prescription pain medicines for 5 yrs. I began taking Suboxone then after about a year switched over to Subutex because it cost less. Today I have no cravings and live a very normal life. At least I will not go to jail on a felony drug charge if I'm caught with them and I'm taking them under doctors supervision. I thank GOD and my wife for standing by me through all this. I've come a long way."

• ElAle...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 17, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I am 59 years old and after an accident about 11 years ago I was put on 10/325 Percocets till my surgery. I had a very active life (big job, friends, parties etc) and started to abuse the Percocets by taking too many a day. I also used to do a lot of Cocaine but always had it under control. A complete different story with the Percocets. Once I figured out that I was addicted I was put on Suboxone and then Subutex. A few years ago I tried to get off and it was a nightmare and I failed. I am now on a Maintenance dose of 8mg and pretty much know that I will be on it till they put the lid on me. Bottom line is you are trading one addiction for another without getting high. That's the ugly truth!"

• Buped...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 16, 2020

For Opioid Use Disorder "Don’t take subs for longer than a few weeks. Make sure you get down to about .25 mg before you kick. Have been on subs for 10 years. It only did it ruin my stomach. Ruin my ability to sleep. But it did this under the supervision and of a doctor. This drug is not meant for long term use. I have got down to .25 mg but bc I have been on for 10 years the withdrawal was terrible. Worse than any opiate withdrawal. 13 days into it and I still can’t sleep. Can’t move because my body is so fatigued and the chills and body aches remain. Don’t take this medication longer than it takes to detox. It will ruin your life."

• Lou...
• April 13, 2018

For Opioid Use Disorder "I have tried suboxen and methadone but subutex is by far the best! It saved my life. I was addicted to H for about 10 years and I got a doctor to prescribe me subutex and watch me close. Along with weekly drug tests. And I have been the most clean ever on 10 years. I can walk with my head held high now. Feels real good to be normal again!"

• Lifes...
• January 27, 2012

For Opioid Use Disorder "I am currently on Subutex and have been for almost 2 years. Like many others have said it is a great medicine to be on if you really want to quit your habits. It can be a long process for some and for others it may take not long at all. Some people use it for pain management. But I myself have done good on this medicine. It's been such a long road for me like I'm sure it has for the rest of you. I am now finally getting down to such a low amount and soon should be free from Subutex. I know my addiction will always be there but with the right help I can stay clean!"

• jowee
• September 8, 2010

For Opioid Use Disorder "I have been taking pills since 1997 started with Vicodin and graduated to heroin, roxicodone and Oxycontin. Been to prison twice because of my addiction. Came home stayed clean a year then started again. In August 2010 I was eating 100 30mg roxis a day. It's hard to believe but true. I went to a doctor and he put me on Subutex 4 a day down to 1/4 a day in a 5 day period. Felt okay but little chilly, cold. This is a miracle medicine for anyone who is using. Please try it."

• Ron
• June 1, 2020

For Chronic Pain "If you have had prior addictions to oxy, hydro, methadone etc like me and have a chronic pain problem subutex is the pain reliever of choice for me. No side effects except not being able to tolerate heat and with the klonopin I take for seizures it gives it a little boost plus my pain doctor said this combo is not dangerous like taking benzos with the common powerful opioids."

• ThatJ...
• July 2, 2015

For Chronic Pain "Me again. 5 months later on Subutex. I now need two 2mg and my tramadol. I still have pain. It seems my back condition has become worse. (MRI shows no bone problems) Strange as for a few weeks it was better and I needed less pain relief. I'm upset by this pain and I'm on Gabapentin and benzo's on top of this lot. This just slows down my breathing and makes me drunk. Still, I'm in severe pain. I do not know what to do now. "

• bryan...
• March 15, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "Subutex took me off the street and helped me to be able to manage my life and het on the right path, just wondering if anyone else has had ankle/feet swelling since starting it? Thanks yall and good luck!"

• tdp
• March 6, 2015

For Opioid Use Disorder "I've been on subutex for 5 years. I am now being tappered. I've been tappered 1 whole tablet in less then a month. I am trying my best to take care of my newborn and toddler. I have nobody at ALL that will help me with them so that I can come off. That's making me have panic attack, severe depression, and anxiety. Does anybody have any helpful advice."

• Synfl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 19, 2018

For Opioid Use Disorder "I have been addicted to heroin for 5 years and opioid pain pills for 26 years. Now since starting and continuing the Subutex now for a little over 6 month's I really feel like with the care I receive from my doctor, medicine, intake meetings, and my counsellor that I'm headed in the right direction for the first time in years. Thank you all for your comments as well because you all are one of the big factors to me starting Subutex in the first place. I can honestly say hey I know how y'all feel!!! God bless you all keep your heads held high cause you're worth it!!!!! Synflower"

• taper...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 8, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I am 61 and started generic Subutex about a month ago, 8mg 3 times a day after 15 years of fentanyl prescriptions for pain caused by lupus myelitis, the worst chronic pain I’ve ever experienced. I wanted to get off of fentanyl, but this seems just as bad with twitching or seizing every day, sometimes all day long, and worse after doses. The anti-seizure meds don’t seem to work and I am in agony and wanting to go into the hospital where I was put on it, every day. I am too disabled to get to Doctor appointments every day."

• Dai
• October 2, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I have been on subutex for about 8 years I was a heroin addict for a year or so. I was diagnosed with PTSD and depression since taking this drug all the pain and fear went away. I still have depression but I'm ok with it. Subutex is a wonder drug. I feel good on it. I am on 26 mg I plan to stay on it for fear of cracking up again as I hurt myself and others after some sort of mental breakdown. Hope this helps."

• sunos...
• July 21, 2009

For Opioid Use Disorder "I started the Suboxone program about 1 year ago but, I'm now currently taking Subutex. The reason I've been put on Subutex is due to a work related injury and with Suboxone one cannot take any opiates due to the blocker and I need the Subutex because I'll be having surgery soon. Long story short....I WOULD RECOMMEND A SUBOXONE TREATMENT PROGRAM TO ANYONE-YOU DON'T HAVE THOSE "CRAVINGS" YOU ONCE HAD! IF YOU ARE WILLING TO STOP "USING" THIS IS THE BEST PROGRAM AVAILABLE. IN MY OPINION GIVE THE PROGRAM A TRY AND FINALLY YOU WILL FEEL NORMAL AGAIN- IT'S AMAZING HOW WONDERFUL YOU FEEL KNOWING YOU ARE CLEAN AND MOST IMPORTANTLY YOU ARE FINALLY BACK TO YOUR OLD SELF AGAIN."

• Your...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "I’m 34 years old and have had issues with opiates since I was 19. Stayed clean for 6 years after a long and painful withdrawal from methadone that left me feeling like rubbish for 6 months after acute withdrawal symptoms had ended. Relapsed 8 months ago and went to my intake appointment this morning 2 days into withdrawals from a 90-200+ mg per day morphine habit. Walked out of the clinic with 10 mg of subutex in my system feeling “normal” for the first time in months. I had forgotten what that feels like. A huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. The relief is indescribable- not only from the physical and emotional pain of opiate withdrawal, but relief that I now have a future to look forward to. Miracle drug in my opinion."

• Just...
• June 17, 2010

For Opioid Use Disorder "After 5 years of abusing my body, my family, everyone around me. I finally went to detox. I cannot say this enough, YOU HAVE TO WANT THIS. Just by taking Subutex isn't going to change your life, you have to change your life, you have to want this. Either stay dirty or stay clean. I have 2 years clean now and love life, I live life now. No more looking for a pill. I got plenty in the cabinet for once. For those that have done it, bravo, the storm might have been rough, but we all made it alive."

• Free...
• April 22, 2009

For Opioid Use Disorder "Have to agree with many others who have already commented. This medication saved my life. It is important to realize you have to really want to quit using for it to be successful. I had to make meetings a regular part of my life and leave all those behind who continue to abuse drugs. It was really difficult but a lot easier than the last couple of times I'd tried without Suboxone. When I started Suboxone I'd spent 4 months without using but in complete misery. I was in a perpetual state of opiate withdrawal. I couldn't experience feelings anymore, or sleep. My body couldn't even regulate its temperature anymore. After induction I felt normal for the first time in many, many years. No more withdrawals or suicidal depression."

• Anthony...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 11, 2023

For Opioid Use Disorder "I'm so pleased to read so many comments that Subutex has saved people's lives because since being found unconscious from a massive overdose in a gutter and according to the paramedics 5-10 minutes from death (which took 12 hours on an antidote machine to regain consciousness) I too can testify that Subutex has saved my life. Obviously your circumstances and support network are also vital however Subutex is a miracle! I only wish we could respond to each other on here and converse in a therapeutic and helpful way to those who may be in a dire situation with addiction and feel they have no way out, TRUST ME PLEASE, with SUBUTEX YOU DO!! Addicts fear withdrawals from methadone far, far more than even heroin but Subutex is totally different, has minimal side effects and you can stay on it for years without it degrading your health. Subutex has enabled me so that I do not have to spend all day every day obsessing about my next score and have focus and regain a taste for life and living."

• pains...
• April 19, 2012

For Opioid Use Disorder "I suffered with chronic pain for 10 years. Used fentynal pain patches and codeine number 4. Did very well until the heat and my hormones made the patch secrete crazy ways, making me sick for about 9 months. I wanted off these patches and was referred to great doctors, and started the Subutex 8 mg and have been a new person since it began. I did have to increase one half pill after about 6 months, does your body get used to the Subutex, or is my body changing? I'm also menopausal, depressed and Subutex seems to help with these issues also. "

• JD129
• March 2, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "Will it took me off the streets n allowed me to live a normal working man's life. I still don't use. Just have a good sub. My Doctor knows his shit. I feel the post about the teeth deterioration.. Been on 2 yrs. They got bad. Methadone was worse"

• Anonymous
• March 16, 2009

For Opioid Use Disorder "I started taking heroin in 1998. I was then put on a methadone program in 2004 and at the time I thought that would be all my problems solved but when you are on methadone you tend to still use heroin because you know you've got your methadone 2 fall back on. So I started Subutex 8mg 1 month ago and have never used heroin because there is no withdrawals at all."

• Katy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 13, 2020

For Opioid Use Disorder "I would agree this medicine does nothing good for your teeth. I have had perfect teeth most of my life and I have been on this medicine for 11 years. At age 61 most of my back teeth are broken and I have to have repaired which is extremely costly. It worked wonders in the beginning for withdrawal and depression, like unreal. That being said, I still take it and I am contemplating whether or not I will continue."