Buprenorphine / naloxone User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• kh90
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2019

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Suboxone was the best thing thats ever happened to me- however there are problems, no drug or treatment modality is for everyone. But I do think regular doctors need to be able to prescribe buprenorphine, with limits. Like, treatment is aimed to last 6months or less, and at a dose that's 8mg a day or less. This would allow the medical field to address people who end up dependant on suboxone itself (it usually doesn't have the same kind of wild, "I'm going to break my own leg to get a script of this" type of addiction....true story, btw, I have a dent in my femur). There are also plenty of people who would benefit from low dose treatment- unless drugs are taken intravenously, 8 mg daily will accumulate, and block any euphoric effects of say, a 10mg hydrocodone. Not everyone needs a very expensive doctor and very high doses. I feel Like a lot of people would benefit from short term treatment instead of maintenance. Just a thought"

• Kerouac
• March 8, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I just started this a few days ago. I'm an executive professional, rose in corporate ranks, made great money, and enjoyed a ridiculous life. After being way over-prescribed oxycodonne after a relatively minor injury in my mid 30's, fast forward 3yrs and my arrogance in thinking I could control this along with everything else made me blind to a growing addiction that was anything but controlled. I was able to keep my girlfriend, my kids, my job, and still provide them with a decent home. So, I consider myself very lucky to be on the verge of bankruptcy as many have lost much more. I say this to let anyone know who is considering Suboxone, but too ashamed or worried, to DO IT TODAY. It truly works."

• Kev
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2015

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "2nd time detoxing. After using heroin roughly 3 months I was approaching a .5 - .7 a day habit. I started on subs again. This time total sub time 8 months. Started at 8 dropped to 6 within a month. Stayed at 6 for a 3-4 months while working. dropped to 4mg for about 30-45 days. From here I did a rapid taper. Once at 2mg I stayed at 2 for about 3 weeks dropped to 1mg for about 1 week (started feeling sluggish and major lack of energy but no sickness.) From there 1 week at .5 mg no energy no sickness still. Finally 1 week at .25 of a film basically a speck still no energy but still no sickness. From the jump off: days 1and 2 absolutely no energy but NO sickness and ate food. Day 3 75% normal. Take motion sickness pills &valarin root"

• 4ever...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 27, 2015

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I am 32yrs old and opiates have been a battle since my teenage years; back in the 90's I would get the 5MG percosets or 5MG methadone and would love that feel. Eventually that led me to Oxycontin 80's, which led to jail, which led to heroin, which led to OD's, which led to hell and back! Over the last 15 yrs I have battled w/ opiates and have consistently lost! But Suboxone has been a life saver for me; finally a drug which eliminates my urge, my cravings, my EVERYTHING! Methadone never did it for me but Suboxone has always helped and continues to help; I owe this drug my life because without it I would be lost. It's NOT for every one but sure does help many of us who suffered from opiate addiction and is a great tool to get life started!"

• GREAT...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 9, 2016

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I have been taking suboxone for almost 6 years. Before that my pain is very severe. I took everything before I picked up pain meds, I am an addict of 29 years, I had to pick up pain meds when nothing else worked for me, got completely addicted, Suboxone has SAVED MY LIFE and helps with my pain, I have nevere picked up another pain med since then."

• tnug
• November 9, 2015

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "In my opinion this drug is a straight up enabler and the reason I say that is because it allows people to not feel pain from withdrawal. Its kinda like when you burn your self you learn to stay away from fire. Long time use of this drug is very stupid I personally think it's bad on your body and the withdrawal is 2 to 3 weeks which really sucks. You don't want to be bound to something so when you come off of suboxone the cravings for opiates come back. In my opinion when you decide to quit using opiates do it with no drugs that trick your brain into thinking your on opiates, then you learn how to deal with your addiction while your sober. That way you will know how to beat it. Drs that prescribe this for a long time are all in it for the money sorry"

• Soandso
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 21, 2013

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "After I became hopelessly addicted to morphine and hydromorph I found myself living in squalor, dropped out of university, and was on my way to eviction and homelessness. I had tried tapering down myself, going cold turkey at home and even a few detox facilities. Nothing would stick. And most of the time I couldn't make it past 48 hours until I'd crawl back to the pills again. I'm in my early twenties and didn't see myself living to 30, let alone getting back in school. Another addict suggested methadone and after a year on that I was switched to Suboxone. I feel like myself now. I'm back in university finishing my degree and forever grateful to Suboxone for saving me."

• Twink...
• May 27, 2017

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "My personal experience with suboxone is good so far. I have been on prescribed Fentanyl Patch 25 much/ 48 hrs. I have dropped to this dose over the last year. (I also left the old patch on). I have been on opiates for 12 years full time prescribed. At my highest prescription I was using 180mg of Oxycodone and 180 mg of morphine per day. I have had several adjustments on medicine including extended release doses. 5 years ago I was put on 50 mug of Fanta to with 3-10 mg Oxys per day for breakthrough. I started leaving my old patches on to increase my daily dose. This last year I tapered Down to 25 mcg patches for 48 hours.( still leaving my old patches on.) I went to a doctor that prescribes Suboxone. Lucky for me my insurance pays for Suboxone. He gave me the 8/2 mg strips. I take 1/2 a strip twice a day. I was checking every forum to see how long I needed to wait to start the suboxone. The replies are all very different. Some say 16 hours, most day 24. Others say 48-36-72 hours. Yikes! How do I keep out of precipitated withdrawals! I already have withdrawals every other day on my patch!... so I removed my patch last night around 5 pm. (I already have my suboxone script at home. ) so I started feeling withdrawal symptoms coming on around 11 pm. They didn't get super intense. I checked the cows scale as many articles suggested but only scored mild.. had the stretching of limbs symptom, anxiety.. so I took a half of a strip which was the suggested dose. I took it at 12 noon today. That's only 19-20 hours. I was in withdrawals, but not the worst I have ever had. I was scared of the precipitated withdrawals I heard about. 10-15 minutes after I took it, I felt a hot sensation wash over me. Thought I would get those withdrawals, but I took a quick bath, laid down for an hour and. Is I feel pretty good. Took my withdrawals away. I still have some muscle pain, but not the kind that come from withdrawals. Suboxone stopped the withdrawals right away. No headaches or sick feeling. Not high, but even my regular dose meds haven't made me high for years... so if your guessing on when it's ok to take suboxone after opiates, and fentanyl seems to be the highest strength, then I day shoot for 24 hours. If you are not in withdrawals at 24, then wait until you are.. if you are in withdrawals before 24 hours then just wait as long as you can. You will know when it's too bad to wait anymore. You know your body... you can always take half the amount prescribed and see how it reacts if your are afraid of precipitated withdrawals. Trust me, it will stop the withdrawals within a half hour. I have not gotten the precipices withdrawals so far. Hope this helps someone. Good luck to you!"

• Nash
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 7, 2020

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Been on subs for 4 years. Tried to quit a few times, but kept coming back. Hard to get off of. It really is the anxiety that makes it tough to quit. I take the 8 mg strip, the blue one. I take less than an 1/8 of a strip, close to 1/16. I've tapered down. I used to take 3/8 of a strip. I feel like I will never get off cause in the morning all I think about is putting that strip under my tongue."

• Steph...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "After a few years of abusing heroin, my doctor introduced me to this medication. I only had to use it for a week to get over the worst of the withdrawals. Using Suboxone was the sure fire way for me to get my life back."

• KMD
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 11, 2015

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I too took suboxone to treat opiate withdrawal and it truly is a miracle drug. However, after 7 years of being on Suboxone daily, I'm now dependent on this. The withdrawals are just as bad as withdrawing from any opiate and some say worse. So my advice to you from my own experience is to immediately start tapering off suboxone the second you start taking it. My first attempt using suboxone only took 3 days of usage, I stopped before my body became dependent and for a month after I felt perfect. I then started taking it regularly out of fear of relapsing with opiates. Now I'm haunted by the fact I'm totally dependent on suboxone. It's a very strong drug and I personally think way over prescribed dosage wise."

• tylerty
• December 13, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I have been on Suboxone for 3 days now and so far its amazing. I have zero cravings, or withdrawals. I hope I can finally kick my addiction with Suboxone, I was taking 200mg of oxycodone a day. The doctor put me on 8mgs a day and so far so good."

• Clem
• August 17, 2018

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Some users seem to be confused about this medication. It is a true opioid the same as fentanyl or natural opiates like morphine. It could be considered natural in the same way as codeine and morphine as it' s made from thebaine a naturally occurring alkaloid in the poppy. It is very, very addictive the same as the others. Yes, we are trading one addiction to another in the same class of drugs. The major difference is that we don't have to visit dangerous areas of town or sick dealers who adulterate the product. We can go about our lives just like any non addict in society. There is also the antidepressant property due to the Kappa activity. You will have typical withdrawal symptoms if you stop suddenly. And just so you know, you do get a bit of a buzz from the stuff. More a feeling of everything is ok now. "

• Josh
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2019

Zubsolv (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I’ve been taking pills for 15 years then of course heroin was cheaper and easier to get so guess what, I did heroin for 3 years lost everything. I’ve tried quitting, buying friends suboxone but still ended up relapsing then finally found a treatment center and was prescribed Zubsolv I freaking love it 60 days clean I was offered heroin yesterday at work and just laughed saves my life!!!!!’"

• IfIca...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 24, 2016

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "You know, nothing in life is perfect..and as addicts we should know. Suboxone, like any medication has its ticks. Constipation, sleepiness, that's my side effects. However, would I trade that for the lying, stealing, anxiety, ocd, withdrawal worries, etc etc? My answer is NO. Hell NO. I struggled and fought on my own thinking I could manage my addiction myself for 10 long years. Through 2 births, my husbands 12 deployments, that was the hardest 10 years of my life. It's nice to know life doesn't have to be that difficult and that with Suboxone as a tool, not a fix-all thing, I'm gonna make it. Life with Suboxone is much better than life without it. Period. ( bought off friends during those 10 years as a detox, but been on maintenance 21mth)"

• Jay
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 30, 2020

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Ever since the generic buprenorphine/naloxone came out I've noticed on the brand they have been weaker than normal. Not realizing one day I put the strip up to the light and seen the medication dropped on the strip. There use to be a bunch of drops on it now I only see like 8-10 maybe if I'm lucky. No wonder why I've been I'll lately. Generics make me sick and don't work but don't mess with something that isn't broken. Agh damn government."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 8, 2020

For Opioid Use Disorder "I've been on suboxone for about 5 years. I started out with the brand name then switched to the sandoz due to my insurance which were pretty decent, but these last ones from alvogen in the yellow wrappers were absolutely horrible. I started going through withdrawal the first week! I'm not sure how its even legal for them to put people through this just to save a dollar. I am now trying the tablets to see how well they work but honestly I don't see it going much better unfortunately"

• Machine
• September 29, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I've been a heroin addict for 13 years. I've tried methadone and Subutex and now I'm taking just Suboxone, and on "Suboxone maintenance". Through treatment and staying dedicated I am 5 months clean. I take 16 mg (2 strips) per day, every day. It has worked miracles. I don't get many cravings for heroin. I felt so hopeless and its the best choice I've made in my life in years."

• NoMoD...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 3, 2019

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I literally just started this medication today. My doc prescribed it for me since he and I agreed that I had reached a point with my back pain where the opiates just weren't as helpful. Been on them 8 years. 200 mgs a day. I took my last pill yesterday at 3pm. I woke up and took my first tablet at 9:30 am. No withdrawal at all! None! I feel strange... a little warm and like everything is a bit surreal, but I am so grateful that the thought of a pain pill hasn't even entered my mind. It actually sounds repellent. I can't say yet how well it is for pain, but before I went on it, I really wanted to know what the BEGINNING would be like... and it's been easy! I am so happy. To be free of oxy for even almost 24 hours is amazing to me. I encourage anyone to try this who is stuck in the vicious circle of opiate dependance. I want my life back. I think this may be the way."

• happy...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 14, 2013

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I am an ex-heroin user for over ten long years. After many trips to jail... trying to get sober cold turkey, relapsed over and over. I tried methadone for a couple years weaned off and relapsed again. After losing my mother and having a daughter of my own and another trip to detox I finally found Suboxone. Now clean for 2 and half years I'm coming off slowly. It's scary because I'm so used to being "on" something but its honestly worked the best for me. I would refer Suboxone to anyone ready to get their life back. Thanks Suboxone.. 2 and half years sober and counting."

• Happy...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 5, 2017

Zubsolv (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "My experience. Man I've used heroin since I was 16 years old. Finally found suboxone 7 years ago. Started at three 8 mg strips a day. I still used here and there. Two years ago I was put on zubsolv having weaned myself a lil over the years I was put on an 8.6 a day equal to a 12 and never used since being on it. I feel great, make 80 grand a year, have no side effects besides my teeth but now have implants. The world is an awesome place. Zubsolv saved me. I was still using 4 out of 7 days with the strips now I won't even answer my phone to old drug friends. It's a whole new life"

• Mike
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 20, 2020

Zubsolv (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "Been on Suboxone /Zubsolv for ten years . Down to one tablet a day . Was on 3 a day. This has been a long process . I just hope my sex life improves. Shame to say but it has messed me up . But it's better then running the streets looking for oxy's"

• micky...
• January 17, 2013

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "This is my personal experience of Suboxone. Now 54, been an addict on heroin until a year ago, done 3 detox clinics absolute no luck but learnt a lot from them. Don't knock it but as for Suboxone I honestly thought I would not see change but wow it kills cravings and the lot. Was an addict for ages and this has totally changed my life. What more can I say. Get on it people before you lose everything like I did. "

• Jenny
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 30, 2018

Zubsolv (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I have been a heroin user for 10 plus years. I started on suboxone maintenance, and switched doctors when I found out my current one did not provide long term buprenorphine therapy. My new doctor switched me over to zubsolv, as it is recommended over suboxone for a long term maintenance program as it has a much higher biovalibility then suboxone - the results are incredible. I noticed an increase in energy almost instantly, as well as a HUGE reduction in cravings/thoughts/drug dreams. I take the 5.7 twice a day and am proud to say I have been clean with that dose for over a year now. I do not feel like I am gaining a tolerance, or that it’s not working as well as before (this was a major problem with suboxone in the past for me). I’m working, going to the gym 3x a week (1.5 mile walk there too!) taking full care of my toddler as well as household duties. I have never done this well in my life. I’m so grateful for this medication allowing me to live a normal, productive life."

• subox...
• February 5, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) for Opioid Use Disorder "I was an addict for 10 years and Suboxone saved my life period, and my families lives. Totally clean for over 3 years its a miracle. It's impossible to quit without it its easy to quit with it. I was as bad as it gets. If you are thinking of getting on Suboxone do it. Just do it life is so good when you are not forced to chase pills."