Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "2nd time detoxing. After using heroin for roughly 3 months, I was approaching a 0.5 - 0.7 a day habit. I started on Suboxone again. This time, total Suboxone time was 8 months. I started at 8, dropped to 6 within a month, and stayed at 6 for about 3-4 months while working. I dropped to 4 mg for about 30-45 days. From here, I did a rapid taper. Once at 2 mg, I stayed at 2 for about 3 weeks, then dropped to 1 mg for about 1 week (started feeling sluggish and had a major lack of energy but no sickness). From there, I spent 1 week at 0.5 mg, experienced no energy and no sickness still. Finally, I spent 1 week at 0.25 mg of a film, basically a speck, still no energy but still no sickness. From the jump off: days 1 and 2, absolutely no energy but no sickness, and I ate food. Day 3, 75% normal. I took motion sickness pills and valerian root."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "I have been taking Suboxone for almost 6 years. Before that, my pain was 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 never picked up another pain med since then."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "After I became hopelessly addicted to morphine and hydromorphone, 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."

• tnug
• November 9, 2015

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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"

• Calli...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2019

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "I just want to take a moment to share my experience with buprenorphine with naloxone. I've been on subs for many years. I just switched to Dr. Reddy's, and I see zero difference in them and the original as far as how well they work. Consistency is a tad different, but that's it. I have to agree with the other person who said perhaps it is a perception thing. The lengths that these companies had to go to in order to even provide a generic at all. I can afford the originals, but I will not buy them. Dr. Reddy's works perfectly fine, I was on the original for many years before switching. Don't let your mind mess with you. Just go on to these with an open mind. Good luck, everyone!"

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "Suboxone was the best thing that's 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 6 months or less, and at a dose that's 8 mg a day or less. This would allow the medical field to address people who end up dependent 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, by the way, 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 10 mg 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."

• Twink...
• May 27, 2017

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "My personal experience with Suboxone is good so far. I have been on a prescribed Fentanyl patch 25 mcg/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 180 mg of Oxycodone and 180 mg of morphine per day. I have had several adjustments on medicine, including extended-release doses. Five years ago, I was put on 50 mcg of Fentanyl with 3-10 mg of Oxycodone 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 half 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 say 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.) 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. I had the stretching of limbs symptom, anxiety, so I took half of a strip, which was the suggested dose. I took it at 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. Ten to fifteen minutes after I took it, I felt a hot sensation wash over me. I thought I would get those withdrawals, but I took a quick bath, laid down for an hour, and I feel pretty good. It took my withdrawals away. I still have some muscle pain, but not the kind that comes 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 you're guessing on when it's okay to take Suboxone after opiates, and Fentanyl seems to be the highest strength, then I say 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 you're afraid of precipitated withdrawals. Trust me, it will stop the withdrawals within a half-hour. I have not gotten the precipitated withdrawals so far. Hope this helps someone. Good luck to you!"

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 surefire way for me to get my life back."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 it is way over-prescribed dosage-wise."

• tylerty
• December 13, 2014

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

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

Zubsolv (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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) "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.? 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 two births, my husband's 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 21 months)"

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

Zubsolv (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 after having weaned myself a little over the years. I was put on an 8.6 a day, equal to a 12, and I have 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."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "I am an ex-heroin user for over ten long years. After many trips to jail, trying to get sober cold turkey, I relapsed over and over. I tried methadone for a couple of 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 a half years, I'm coming off slowly. It's scary because I'm so used to being 'on' something, but it's honestly worked the best for me. I would refer Suboxone to anyone ready to get their life back. Thanks, Suboxone. 2 and a half years sober and counting."

• Clem
• August 17, 2018

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 for 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 okay now."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "Been on Suboxone 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 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, because in the morning all I think about is putting that strip under my tongue."

• micky...
• January 17, 2013

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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."

• Machine
• September 29, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 it's the best choice I've made in my life in years."

• subox...
• February 5, 2014

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "I was an addict for 10 years, and Suboxone saved my life. My family's lives were also positively impacted. I have been totally clean for over 3 years, it's a miracle. It's impossible to quit without it, but 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."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 3 PM. 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 dependence. I want my life back. I think this may be the way."

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

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "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 saw the medication dropped on the strip. There used 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 ill 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

"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 it's 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."

• allis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 7, 2015

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "After a short addiction to Roxicodone, I was steered into a methadone clinic, and I tried to quit for a little over 2 years, and I just couldn't do it cold turkey! I've been on Subutex and Suboxone. They both are amazing! Saved my life! I just wish more people were educated on this medication. I have never gotten 'high' from buprenorphine. If more people knew how to obtain this treatment, I'm sure they would!"

• Ruca
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "I'm only 20, but I've already developed a pretty serious skag habit, had a mild OD just two days ago (woke up before EMTs arrived), and that was the last straw. Tried 10 times to quit in the last 2 months, but I'm a pussy and could never get past the second day. Luckily, after I OD'd, I received the right resources to quit once and for all. Today was my first day on Suboxone after going to a clinic that is truly a godsend. I was able to walk in without an appointment and walked out with a 7-day supply (look for clinics with multiple doctors so you don't have to wait to get in). Anyway, I feel FANTASTIC. The withdrawals and cravings are completely gone. Took 30 minutes to start to feel and about an hour to really kick in. I feel normal! Bless this drug!"

• manda
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 4, 2017

Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) "Dear Hopeful and I wish you all luck, Because you will need all the luck in the world if you choose this way to get clean from an addiction problem. It will never happen it is actually 100 times harder to get off subs than any drug. It will make you loose any personality you have not to mention friends, sig others, all your sex drive. You will be depressed tired mean moody and miserable all the time. Trust me this is no way to end ur problem will only create bigger ones than before. U will loose interest in your family your dreams and life. So suck it up its 7-10 days be sick trust me it will beat the mos of misery getting off of subs . I promise don't put a bandaid on something that you will live through. Trust me the hell isnt worth it"