I've done some research and decided to make the switch. I read Thor283 is having problems with generic, and cost is definitely an issue. Which generic is best? Does Subutex work better than Suboxone? Spare me the "they are the same unless you plan on abusing" story, please. I would really like to hear from those who have taken both meds. Thanks
Has anyone gone from Suboxone to Subutex?
Question posted by HisGfriend on 19 Aug 2011
Last updated on 28 January 2023
This question has also been asked and answered here: Subutex vs Suboxone: What's the difference between them?
7 Answers
poohbear73
17 Sep 2012
yes its a bid differnts ones a blocker the other isnt i take subutex its better.
kingpin54
29 Aug 2012
I made the switch 3 years ago I've been clean ever sence but some people like it so they can take it n get high also i like subutex better because if u ever get hurt like a car accident or somethin they can help you with pain in the hospit. I recently broke my arm in 3 places and needed a pain killer but I bounced back n I don't need pain killers to get high but I did for pain now I'm back on track with no problems but everybody is different but in short its the same pill just no blocker but be carefull some people take advantage but I hope everything goes ok for you
Bostonjohn122
29 Aug 2012
If your going to be having major surgery soon you need to get off the Suboxone and even if on subutex I would still suggest you not get on that either. Both are opiate blockers except Suboxone as you probably know has the added nalaxone. They both would have an effect with anistia. Please make sure your surgeon knows your taking this medication. I'm sure you don't want to feel any pain while your procedure is being done... Good luck.
Veyronwarrior
15 Sep 2011
First response im a newby, was on subox for approx. 6 months taking 2 strips a day. The problem was I was still having withdrawal symptoms long story short my doc switched me to subutex generic and I absolutely love it im doing so much better no withdrawls at all. I was told it has something to do with the 2mg part of suboxone
misfourtune
21 Aug 2011
In my opinion yes subutex do work better ive taken both,and been struggling to get off them for months. The withdrawal symptoms are hell.
Jgaeta
9 April 2012
I went from fentynal to suboxone well. But I really need to get off subs. I have chronic pain I will have to deal with and hope I can. My main reason to quit is because I was hospitalized and had surgerys the anesthesia they used on me was blocked by the sub, so I was able to experience everything they did to me. I am going to need major surgery in the near future and I am scared because this is such a new drug that. The doctors don't know much about it. Would I be better on subtex to have surgery or just wean off slowly? Really need answers soon!!!
Jackdlist
28 Jan 2023
I was on Subutex after open heart surgery that created a staph infection. The pain was unbearable for over 20 years so took Subutex to help. I finally wanted to detox and I did so myself. Not an easy task but I am happy to report I am clean now and feeling so much better. I am happy to help answer any questions someone may have if they are about to detox. Good luck to everyone going thru the detox process
Jillynnie
21 Aug 2011
HisGf,
I have wondered about the difference myself. I have had a few ppl on here tell me that subutex is better for me. I have not done the research yet, but is has something to do with one of the meds having to do with opiate w/d and the other to do wtih cravings. I guess it has to do with where you are in your addiction/recovery to determine if you don't need the removal of cravings? And, I have not yet asked my pharmacist if I have generic available or either one. Do you mind sharing what you have found that made you decide to make the switch? Thanks. ~ Jilllynnie
Thor283
21 Aug 2011
Hi Jilly,
It's amazing what BS there is about Sub. Both Subutex and Suboxone are equally good for cravings. I'm on Subutex because 7 years ago my lower legs swelled up like balloons from Suboxone. I concluded I'm hypersensitive to the Naloxone in Suboxone. I also prefer the way I feel on the Tex. The reasons I have for this are said to be my imagination. Somehow the Nalox gets into you. It seems most people don't feel it. Only lucky me. I feel everything, doncha know.
The main reason people switch to Tex is it's cheaper. But some people feel the difference. Most don't. If Suboxone has been working well for you, then I think you should stick with it. Besides that, I hear the film strips are much better than the pills. Tex doesn't come in strips. Just pills.
Jilly, what question did you ask and no one answered? Can you give me a link to it? Or tell me the title?
nomorek4s
15 Feb 2012
Thor did Subs make you sick? They made me really sick so I went thru withdrawals but now im having really bad cravings. So, im thinking about taking subutex
Thor283
20 Aug 2011
Hello There HisGF,
Isn't it your BF who takes Sub?
I've been wondering if you were going to get any answers on this? It looks like you won't. This is no surprise. There is something strange going on. At any rate, I also cannot discuss this on an open forum. You will have to send me a pq if you want the information I know. But it probably won't matter because most pharmacies only have 1 brand, and can't even get the other one. I think it's being slowly phased out. It looks like I'm soon going to have to buy the Name Brand. The Name Brand (NB) is the best anyway, but they're just as expensive as Suboxone. Another thing is every time I change brands my body has to adjust to the differences.
So I loved the "Spare me the "they are the same unless you plan on abusing" story, please." LOL Ah ... you're as cynical as I am. A woman after my own heart. Too bad you already have a BF. I need someone like you. Hey, do you have any older sisters I can meet? LOL I loved that comment. So I'll say, spare me the "all generics are the same, and they're exactly the same as the NB" story, please. I am REALLY sick and tired of hearing that. What will it take to get it through people's thick heads that not all versions of any drug are equal? I mean I know they're supposed to be. And usually they are. Or they are at least close enough so no real differences can be found. But with Subutex this is simply not true. Case closed. End of story. That's all she wrote. Elvis has left the building. Time to go home. LOL
Thor
Jillynnie
20 Aug 2011
Thor, what is wrong with asking this question? I saw somewhere else that certain questions can't be asked. I don't know who monitors this site but I figured it was for typical posts like lewd comments or bad language. What is it about this ? That is ' monitor' worthy? ~ jillynnie
Jillynnie
21 Aug 2011
Thor - can you explain why this question cannot be answered? I am wondering why now mine isn't answered. Did you see the post ?
Thanks! :)
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