Hi everyone, this is my 4th day on suboxone, I took 2mg this mornning and Im sitting here on my computer nodding! I can barely keep my eyes open. The only thing I can think of is that I stayed busy Fri and Sat morn/afternoon and maybe didnt realize how exhausted I was. Im also sweating profusely. Im a little worried... is 2mg too much? Yest I did 2mg in am and 1mg around 5 o'clock. Usually the second dose would be 4 o'clock but I was out and didnt have any with me. I dunno... I am just really really tired right now. Can anyone tell me if this is normal ?
Does suboxone make you extremely tired?
Question posted by amberwish on 16 Oct 2011
Last updated on 13 June 2013
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3 Answers
Jillynnie
17 Oct 2011
Dear Amber,
Hi! I have been reading your posts and am SO glad to see you are doing better. I knew you would! I wanted to let you know that I have not forgotten you, I am out of town still but will be back on Wednesday. I just wanted to check on you and see how you are doing.
Remember that we talked about the fact that subs are somewhat of a controversial topic? I want to reassure you that you are doing VERY good, and please continue your regime. There is a LOT of healing that needs to take place in your brain as well as for you emotionally. This will take some time. There is no right or wrong time frame for this medication. What is very important for you to remember is this medicine is used to help you with withdrawals (which it has already done) as well as the cravings. Please let me know if you are doing okay in this department.
The other VERY important aspect of this regime is taking this time to educate yourself on opiate dependency and the 'whys' as to the addiction you were in. I cannot stress enough how very important it is for your well being to plug into either an AA or an NA group and/or counseling at this time. The subs are giving you a break and allowing you the time for your brain to regrow and retrain the receptors as well as giving you the time to heal also.
Please do not rush into a taper from this medication. Many doctors suggest being on this regime for at least 6 months in order for your brain to reprogram as well as allowing you time to work on your dependency.
I also want to reiterate... do not let people try and tell you that you are not 'clean' if you are still on this medication. The goal in this time is to be stable and well. To use this time to get better physically and emotionally. You only need to be concerned about YOU. It is time to take care of YOU! You have taken the first step and now it is time to continue your care for yourself in getting plugged into a group, be it an AA/NA meeting, your church, etc, as well as a counselor if this is possible. The healing has begun..please continue to take care of you.
We are here for you, Amber. And, will continue to be here for you.
If you have any questions, please send me a PQ (personal question) and I will help you.
SO glad you are here and my very best to you!
~Jillynnie
pup6767
17 Oct 2011
Amber... yes I get the nods still a few days a week... and the sweating also. But my internal thermostat has always run a little high... all my life... but a little moreso now... but like you said... if all I have to do is worry about that... then we have it made for now.
I am glad you are adjusting. I also took a couple of weeks off from work and it helped but was not really necessary. I hope you continue to do well as I am sure that you will.
Keep us posted... hugs...
cetteferge
17 Oct 2011
I also have an internal temperature that runs high, Pup. Do you think that's related to the meds? But, I think I've always been like that, too. I prefer the cold weather and 4 seasons to the hot, any day. Unfortunately, I'm in CA, where it always seems hot. :)Jillian
pup6767
17 Oct 2011
Yes Cette... I agree. I believe that I would do better in colder climates. Unfortunately I have always been n warm areas of the country... Texas & FL. When I am in cooler temps my whole demeanor changes for the better... really!!! Weird??? I dunno. My friends from up north tell me that if I had to drive to work in the snow instead of on vacation, ie... skiing that i would change my mind quickly. The only thing that I could not do in the cold of winter is golf year round which is also important to me... anyway... it is was it is... and so b it!!!
Have good one...
Coby416
17 Oct 2011
The tired part is at least by my accounts part of the process. But, for goodness sakes being in the cold and going through the winters like i do , does not help. It is weird you feel tired but then it seems for me at times difficult to sleep. I am just going with it until I am able to taper properly and hope the day comes when i am back to normal. The adjustment time needed to be free both mentally and physically I am sure is different for all of us but it certainly will take time a patience. There are many ups and downs, I just hope each day gets better.
Wishing all you a great day
Coby
Inactive
16 Oct 2011
2 or 3 mgs is an appropriate dose, not necessarily high. You are likely still in the adjustment phase, but it also is causing the nodding and sweating. That will dissipate in a week or so. Subs does cause nodding and sweating, however, I really think you are still adjusting to the subs, and not that you are on too much.
amberwish
16 Oct 2011
thank you pattishan! Its bizarre... i just came back from visiting with friends and feeling completely fine... now as I type on my computer I cannot keep my eyes open... I mean if this is all I have to complain about then I have it made. I dont go back to work for a week, so hopefully I will adjust to this and be ok for work but like I said... anything is better then the hell I was in.
I cant believe I dont have to lie, cheat and steal today... it has not sunk in. I cant put how I feel in words just yet... especially since I feel like going to bed right now. Thank you again!!
Inactive
17 Oct 2011
You are more than welcome. welcome to the site. I know the adjustment phase is different for everyone, I had the advantage of going to a suboxone/addiction group when I started. If it hadn't been for a guy named Chad there, I would have been too frightened to continue my treatement. I was way overmedicated on subs at first ( didn't know that then) and had the rare side effect of "sensory illusions," felt like I was on acid, I was afraid to drive on the interstate for 2 weeks, but I leveled off and was fine. I was started on 12 mgs, but now no almost no one needs more than 8 mgs if that a day, certainly not someone like me who had just gone up to between 4 and 6 lortab 10's per day. If you can get some counseling, it will really make you feel good, promise. It is alot to quit opiates and adjust to a new life, but congrats on doing so. Hang in there and enjoy the rest of your week off. we're here if you need us. Patti
UNLVGRAD
17 Oct 2011
Hi there. Congrats on doing so well thus far! I too think your just adjusting to the subs and it should get better.
amberwish
17 Oct 2011
thank you UNLVGRAD, the sleeping hasnt been great either but whos complaining! Someday I hope to function normally again! I know I put this body, mind and spirit through hell and its going to take some time to get it all back and running properly. Thanks for checking in.
Inactive
13 June 2013
Just wanted to let u know I have been on sub for six months and symptoms getting worse. Dr thought I was having mini strokes and heart problems and all tests r clear. Going to him tomm to do something. I have pain all over always tired etc. Side effects of this crap are terrible. Take 16 mg a day. I'm glad it helps u but not for me
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