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Old 08-31-2009, 07:49 PM
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Default Can you transfer from Lofexidine to Clonidine for opiate withdrawals?

For example if someone is using Britlofex (Lofexidine) for about a week for their subutex/suboxone withdrawals and they run out of the lofexidine but were on 0.2mgs (3 times a day) then is it possible to carry on to the clonidine? or do you have to taper the lofexidine first?. I know its been said to taper these blood pressure meds but is it really going to make any difference if u just transfer from 0.2mgs of lofexidine to 0.2mgs clonidine and then taper the clonidine?.......as they both are simmilar meds?

For those who dont know what Lofexidine its a med which is available in the UK used for opiate detox, simmilar to Clonidine but with less side-effects (so iv'e been told).

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Old 08-31-2009, 07:57 PM
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If you follow the proper instructions using subs you don't need ANY blood pressure medication. That's OLD SCHOOL treatment and totally unnecessary with subs used properly.

Here is a link on how I base my suggestions. If you want my help let me know. I do this every day and I've got a fairly good success record. Ask and read around the forum. I've been here for a while with a pretty good record. God bless.

http://www.drugs.com/forum/featured-...apy-50887.html
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Old 08-31-2009, 08:20 PM
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Hi Rob.

I know i understand what your saying but i was only asking generally.

The doc gave me about 30 lofexidine tablets in 0.2mgs some time ago.

Am still on sub at 1mgs.

I just wanted to be sure and prepared just incase thats all.

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