Buprenorphine Questions
Displaying 27 questions associated with Buprenorphine.
What are the different brands of buprenorphine?
What are the different brands of buprenorphine? What are the different dosage forms? What are they used for?
What are the different types of buprenorphine/naloxone?
What are the different brand names? What are the different dosage forms?
Butrans Patch 5,10,20 mcg/hour 7 Day patch?
On July 1st this year purdue pharmcy has released a new Buprenorphine Transdermal system patch,my pain specialist was thinking about prescribing it to me instead of oxys for pain,a person is supposed to keep the patch on for 7 days and then change it.i told her that id rather stick to the oxys,she... read more
Buprenorphine - what are the withdrawal symptoms from butrans patches 5mg?
ive been on the 5mg patches for back pain for 6months,but i have sleep disturbance and puritis..i have decided to stop them two days ago..am i doing myself harm... i have had shaky legs during the night..what other symptoms could i have and do i need to inform my doctor... i am still taking... read more
Is weight gain a problem with Buprenorphine/Naloxone?
I started taking 8-2MG SL about a month ago. since then I've been sweating profusely. That's the only side effect I've noticed so far. Does anyone else have sweating as a symptom? I haven't gained weight but am worried I'll do so. Is weight gain one of the side effects of... read more
What's the Difference Between Diverticulitis, Diverticulosis & Diverticula?
I recently went for a colonoscopy, and an upper endoscopy. My PCP panicked, and I went to a different gastro Doc than I usually do. I've been going for these for about 36 years and they always find a small polyp and remove it. I also have IBS and in me it takes the form of spasms of diarrhea.... read more
Is a prescription still valid for a drug test when it was filled 5 mo. ago?
im going to be taking a drug test in one week for advancement within the company i work for.a complete physical and drug screen is required.im taking buprenorphine(suboxone) as needed (1-2 doses weekly).i am also taking alprazolam 1mg as needed to help me get to sleep at night.i purchased the last... read more
Were All Doctors Given Permission to Prescribe Suboxone or Buprenorphine?
I heard a rumor about this, last week. Does anyone know if it's true? I tend to doubt it, although I wish it was true. I personally see no reason why any doc with a DEA license can't write Sub or Bupe. If they can write Methadone, they should be able to write for Buprenorphine in any of... read more
Anyone else taking Buprenorphine and Buspirone together and so tired?
I'm taking 8mg Buprenorphine 2x's a day and Buspar 5mg 3 x's a day and I'm exhausted now. In the beginning I was just taking Buprenorphine and felt fine, then started Buspar later and felt fine. Actually I felt great, it gave me energy and my anxiety went down immediately. Now... read more
Buprenorphine Transdermal Patches?
Can I shower with patches on?
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