How do I maximize Suboxone absorption?

I've been trying to figure this out for the longest time... about 2 years...
If I sit, using, the standard method - after about 20 minutes, I look under my tongue, using a flashlight - and, most of the film is still there. It seems that it won't dissolve completely, without some saliva introduced. So, I start moving my tongue around, start talking, whatever, and, finally, the taste hits me... what, do I do , then?!

It's not an answer, but a thank you. I've been on 16mg Suboxone for 5 years and I was never told how to properly take it except what I read on the box. I wondered why it seemed like it was really not working because most the time I put the strips under my tongue, they either touch or fold in half and don't stay under there and most of the time I end up swallowing the rest. Just a big thank you to all. Maybe now I will feel a lot better than I have!

@AngEmo
Well if you know some best way to maximize the asorbtion... Then by All Means! Please fill Us In???

It’s funny that the neurologist told you that because I usually keep mine in my mouth for 1 hour and 20 min. Everyone tells me I keep it in my mouth way too long and it’s completely unneccessary. I’ve considered the opinions of others, but I take 2.5 8mg a day, so according to the doctor you saw I’m actually doing pretty good- I mean if I wanted to be technical I can take off 5 min. What do you think? I know someone who takes 0.5mg, I believe, and she only waits 1-2 minutes which is incredibly short, but she says it works for her, so I guess to each there own. Also I do know people that spit it out afterwards and still have beneficial results.

You are right about Suboxone being different for everyone, but that's all. Suboxone is absorbed through the soft tissue in your mouth. Some people think it will only work under your tongue, but as long as the Suboxone breaks up and the saliva touches that soft tissue then it will work because your mouth is full of soft tissue. Anything swallowed after doesn't matter since Suboxone is only absorbed in the mouth by soft tissue. What works best for me is I take it when I wake up but I lay there and usually fall back asleep. I have woke up an hour or more later with most of it gone and my entire mouth tasting like a Sub because my saliva was moving and staying in my mouth more than it would if I was up and awake.
I know that sounds like BS, but it's true. The longer a Sub mixed with saliva is in your mouth, and the more soft tissue it touches the better a Sub is going to work. There is plenty of actual documentation online about how Suboxone works and a lot of the information is backed by professionals.

Old thread but just wanted to throw in a method I surprisingly don’t see mentioned that has helped me a ton because I’m one of those people who salivates way too much to hold it for a full 30 minutes. It’s honestly pretty simple; put it in your lip like you’re packing dip. It absorbs just like chewing tobacco would and you can still swallow the majority of the saliva you produce towards the back of your mouth. Just keep that lip in semi-tight so the saliva doesn’t rinse it out and you should have no problem keeping it there for even 2-3 hours if you really wanted to. Eventually you won’t feel the slight bulge of it in your lip anymore, at which point you know you’re in the clear to drink/eat, etc. Plus you can still talk with this method as long as you’re weary not to let your saliva get to it too much. Hope this helps someone through their trials!

It's not an answer but I'm using it for the first time and how can I make the tatse not be so bitter? I know it's silly but it bothers me to the point I need a drink or to help get rid of the tatse? Can anyone help I've tried looking online but have found nothing.

I realize how old this thread originally started was but I see people have left responses over the years and I have to share my way. I have found that the best way to absorb the most is that the longer you can keep it in your mouth, the more you will absorb. The only way I feel you can do this is by falling asleep with it under your tongue. Take a drink of water to wet your mouth, put it under your tongue, and fall asleep. Your mouth will fill with saliva and the sub just soaks in so much better. I usually wake after 2 hours and spit everything out. You don’t need 2 hours but if you can fall asleep at least an hour it all soaks in, it works for me anyway. Of course you must sleep on your side to do this and you could possibly drool a little but I tell you it’s worth it. If I’m awake and take it- it just doesn’t have the same effect. Hopefully this helps someone.

For the person who can't get past 15 minutes without swallowing, spit it into a clean pill bottle, I am guessing you have that nasal drip in the back of your throat, spit that out or swallow it and put the saliva from the bottle back in your mouth.

This is what I do for maximum absorption.Rinse your mouth out with luke warm water for ten seconds.Then place the film beneath your tongue and lay down for 30 minutes.Don't talk,eat,or drink within this time.You can spit the juice out if you want because all it is is the naloxone.After 30 minutes of laying down once you get up you should feel great.

I need help, I cant get past 15 minutes without my body forcing me to swallow im on 3 8mg strips and I feel like it's not working because I can't physically stop myself from swallowing too early.

So yes old Post but new answer... I just switched docs and this one is different. He also prescribes something for your dopamine with it. Anyway, he said to spit out what is left in your saliva because it's not going to add to the effect, all it does is goes through your digestive system and binds to something in your bowels, which in turn makes you constipated. Also, I never knew to not spit it swallow (lol) until it's all dissolved thanks! And I wonder if you put one up your bum will the anal glands absorb it better with no wasting of it?

You know what honestly makes it work the best? Take the med, put it under your tongue, and fall asleep for 20 minutes. I know not everyone can do this but I've been on 16mg a day for 6 years and to this day when I do that I always wake up with this... Not really a buzz.. But a hyper awareness that I've taken something. Sublingual will always get you the highest AND longest lasting absorption. I think the sleeping works only because then you're just letting it sit there, your mouth is drier than normal and it's not getting as diluted (granted the meds get in either way). Just a random thought. Nothing that I "tried", just something I've noticed after years.