Buprenorphine / naloxone and Withdrawal: What Users Say (Page 2)
Brand names: Suboxone, Zubsolv
Reviews for Buprenorphine / naloxone
- lif...
- March 6, 2008
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I have been taking Suboxone for ten months now, and let me tell you, if you are serious about wanting to quit your addiction and you follow your doctor's orders, you will not find anything better than Suboxone. I was taking 5 80mg OxyContin a day and quit by using Suboxone without withdrawals. After a week of taking it, I was really back to my old self again. It is true that the same dose is not for everyone. I only took 3 of the 2mg pills a day, and that is a low dose but it works. Now I take one."
- JJa...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 27, 2019
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "The name brand Suboxone works the best for me. I've been on 3 of the generic tablets and they worked just about the same, slight difference in the strength I would say. But the generic Dr. Reddy's films made me so ill. After two days, I felt like I was in full-blown withdrawals. Maybe I'm allergic to some of the fillers in it. Whatever the case, my doctor wrote me a new prescription for brand only. I felt a 180-degree change in me after one dose. I was on day 4 of the Dr. Reddy's and felt like I hadn't had any relief in those 4 days. Been on subs for a year and a half. I may go back to the tablets because the brand name subs are very expensive when paying out of pocket. I didn't care this time though, I felt so awful, I had to miss two days of work, I couldn't get out of bed. 100% something wrong with that manufacturer for me. Just use caution with those. Wish y'all the best."
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of buprenorphine/naloxone?
- Can Bunavail (buprenorphine/naloxone) be cut in half?
- How long does Bunavail block opiates?
- Are Bunavail and Suboxone the same thing?
- Wis...
- December 6, 2019
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "So Suboxone and equivalents hands down save lives. I've witnessed firsthand how it has helped people regain their lives from the grips of opiate/heroin addiction. From 2008 to now, I have been addicted to opiates/heroin, alcohol, and yes, Suboxone itself two separate times. I find myself again addicted to this amazing orange film that I legitimately cannot function without. The first time I got off of Suboxone, I replaced it with alcohol, which you can imagine just about ruined my life. So this is a two-sided question: yes, Suboxone helps get you 'clean,' and that's why I rank it a 10 on doing its job. HOWEVER, I PROMISE YOU THAT IF SUBOXONE DOES NOT MAKE YOU SICK THE FIRST TIME YOU TAKE IT, IT IS HARDER THAN ANYTHING TO GET OFF OF. I want nothing more than to quit. I have a family and a job, I'm a functioning member of society, but even with 'tapering' off of Suboxone, I cannot seem to quit without having drastic, life-crippling withdrawal."
- Tur...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 22, 2021
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "After 13 years on Vicodin, it started giving me stomach problems. My pain doctor put me on Suboxone. The first week was okay, but by the 3rd week, I was all over the place. I hadn’t eaten or gone to the bathroom in 3 days. I knew I had to check myself into detox. The second day of detox, I was shaking uncontrollably, but as the taper stabilized, I was feeling much better. After 5 days, I was off Suboxone. Then came the withdrawals at home. For over two weeks, I had the runs, hot flashes, and night sweats. For some people, this stuff may work well, but for me, it was the worst experience of my life. I wish you all well in getting off this stuff!"
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- Duk...
- December 28, 2016
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I was on Percocets for 7 years, and then I started using Suboxone when I was ready to quit. I used Suboxone for two years. I ran out of subs one month, and one of my friends gave me 10 strips of Bunavail, and I had to take 3 strips to stop withdrawal. It didn't give me half the feeling that the Suboxone gave me, so I ended up quitting Suboxone and everything cold turkey. Very, very tough, but I did it. I relapsed 6 months later, used for a month, and decided to quit again. This time I didn't use any Suboxone, I went straight to the Bunavail. I actually cut the patch in half and took 1/2 each day for the first 5 days. After that, I just stopped just to see if I was going to have any withdrawal, but it never came. Now I'm just trying to be strong and stay clean."
- san...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 10, 2014
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I feel like this is a miracle for me. I can't believe how well I'm functioning since having stopped daily heroin use. I started with my first dose of Zubsolv about 5 hours after my final use of heroin. I was feeling at least 3 of my usual withdrawal symptoms before I took the first dose. I was amazed by my 3rd day that I felt like I did prior to starting heroin. I felt great!"
More FAQ
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- Kla...
- March 6, 2017
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I started taking Suboxone 6 years ago because I was getting off of Roxy's. I heard, at the time, that it wasn't hard to get off of and was a way better choice than the Roxys. Little did I know that what I was told about getting off of the Suboxone was easy was a COMPLETE LIE! I regret the day I ever started taking them! I've tried numerous times to wean myself off, only to fail MISERABLY! I also have tried to medically detox, but of course, you know what happened... FAIL. If you are thinking of trying this or Subutex, PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT. It may take a week to a week and a half to get over the withdrawals of Roxys, Loritab, even Oxy's, but getting off of the Suboxone/Subutex takes at least 3-6 months."
- Giv...
- March 3, 2014
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I was addicted to painkillers for about 8 years. I tried cold turkey and outpatient treatment. That worked for a while, but I found myself right back. I heard about Suboxone. I found a doctor (I had no insurance) and made an appointment. I won't lie to you, it isn't easy. You have to go cold turkey for at least 24 hours before you take the medicine, and then you feel a lot better. After a week or so, I felt great! With this medicine, I got my life back. It saved me. I was on it for about a year and a half. One warning when you do finally come off Suboxone: it's hard, it's about a month of withdrawal. Totally worth it in my opinion."
- Kyl...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 18, 2016
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "Life-saving! I'm so happy to have this drug. I was severely heroin/opioid dependent for 8+ years. I got pregnant and got off the dope, sought counsel, which led me to a methadone clinic. It was a way to maintain with a baby without full withdrawal/detox. Skip 2 years of maintenance methadone. Finally took the leap to Suboxone. 100% best decision I could ever make for myself and my family. Both my husband and I are addicts. Together, when using, we were going to either get a divorce, go to jail, or die. You cannot use narcotics on this drug. If you do, you will be very sick, or in my case, you spend enough money to realize that you can do copious amounts of dope and not feel any different! That's life-changing!"
- ac ...
- March 2, 2016
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "Suboxone got me off of painkillers, but left me addicted to it, and my doctor wanted to keep me on it, so I had to stop cold turkey on my own after being on it for 5 and 1/2 years. Withdrawal was bad for about a week, but some symptoms lasted a couple of months, but it was worth it because now I am my normal self again and much happier. It's now been over a year, and I don't even think about it anymore. If I had known more about Suboxone, I would have just quit painkillers without it."
- Phi...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 9, 2023
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "So this medication is good initially, but I cannot stress the importance of discussing tapering off the medication the moment you start. There seems to be a total miseducation with doctors about how long someone can be on Subs. I was told I'd be on it for the rest of my life. Was on them for 9 years, and I lost my friends and my business. Finally had enough and stopped. It's week 6 of no Subs, and I'm still completely out of energy, and my stomach hasn't stopped being upset from day one. I've lost over 12 kg from diarrhea, and the withdrawals were worse than heroin. You have to get off these the moment your withdrawal period from your drug of choice is over. Taper over 2 months, and don't use Subs for more than 6 months to a year."
- ohd...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 7, 2016
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "This medicine can help many people for very short use. I've been on it for 4 years, and it rules my life, so please don't stay on it more than 15 days or you will be bitten by the dragon. I've been off it by choice for 5 days now. I've experienced severe withdrawal effects. I was only taking 2 mg at jump point with the doctor on call and my brother helping me through it, so please use this very short term. There are serious side effects."
- Nom...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 15, 2015
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I have been struggling with back pain for over 10 years. I have always tried to walk the line between managing my pain and becoming dependent. Over the past 6 months, I lost control and became dependent. I was highly overusing Norco and most recently methadone. I went into rehab last week, and after a night of my skin crawling because the doctor wasn't in when I was finally admitted, he put me on 8mg of Suboxone. Within 30 minutes, I felt much better. I took 8mg the 2nd day at 8am and felt some withdrawals at 8-9pm, so I was upped to 12mg. Not only has it stopped my need for Norco, it is helping with my back pain. Make no mistake, Suboxone is an opioid, and you will become dependent on it, but you cannot abuse it because it is not effective over 24mg."
- LAP...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- November 28, 2016
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "Started with Percs, moved to straight oxy at 100-120 mg/day. Never beyond that. Tried a half dozen times to go cold turkey. Not much luck. Closest I have ever gotten is with Sub. The problem is that with Sub, you are still just taking opiates in a slightly different form. That's why it 'works so well.' The problem comes when you stop the Sub. The hardest jump is from some opiates to NO opiates. No matter what, you're going to experience withdrawal. You have to pay the piper at some point, even though some methods (like a taper) might make it a little easier. Anyone who says that withdrawal is just a weekend on the couch is selling you a bill of goods (or is the doctor encouraging you to take the pills). Be prepared for 10 days."
- Bud...
- June 22, 2019
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I have a love/hate relationship with this drug. Subutex, Suboxone, Zubsolv-I've been prescribed all of them. It most definitely works for heroin/opiate addiction. No question. Personally, the tablets have always worked much better for me. That's just my opinion. My issue is I've been on this medication for 13 of the last 15 years. I quit cold turkey twice, didn't wean down or anything. I do not suggest it!! As we see, I'm back on it. I went one year off and then another six months or so. I just never felt the same. I'd rather withdraw from heroin, at least it doesn't last 30 days (for my experiences, both times the physical withdrawal was a month). Now I'd love to come off, but I don't have it in me right now. I'm too old to keep paying $500+ dollars every month. Tell me, wtf do you do??"
- Tre...
- October 13, 2019
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I tried Suboxone about 3 weeks ago. Thought I was sick enough already, but went into the worst withdrawals of my life. I also took the whole strip, 12 mgs, because my Dr. said to, which I think was too much to start with. Just did my last bag of H, and I'm not getting anymore. I'm gonna wait till tomorrow at 12:30 p.m., hopefully it will help. I'm only gonna take 1-2 mgs, wait, and take a little more. I need this to help. I do not want to use anymore, it's ruining my life. I'm really looking forward to getting my life back. I just want to feel happy again."
- Lyd...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 13, 2019
For Opioid Use Disorder "Do not get your script for buprenorphine/naloxone refilled with Dr. Reddy's generic! Ever! I have been on subs for 8 years, tapered down to 4 mg/day for over a year. For the last 2 months, I felt the worst that I've ever felt, at any point in 8 years!! The first month on this generic began with random days of stomach aches, cramping, fatigue, diarrhea, and progressed to being daily symptoms. Month 2 was 10 times worse. I can't even keep the generic in my mouth for more than a few minutes because it instantly makes me sick to my stomach. So for the first time in 8 years, I'm in withdrawal for weeks! I refused to increase my dose of this garbage, so at my next appointment, my doctor wrote my "RX brand only, do not dispense generic" 10 minutes after taking only 1 mg of the brand, I'm feeling normal again! The only benefit is that now I only need 2 mg of brand Suboxone and am now tapering off! If you are tapering and need a consistent dose, avoid Dr. Reddy's like the plague that it is, unless, of course, you're cool with withdrawing for weeks on end!"
- Joh...
- November 15, 2019
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "Suboxone is the best drug ever for withdrawing from opiates, but beware of its own withdrawal! Average doses range between 6 and 16 mg, but 0.2 mg (!) is already a very potent dose of buprenorphine as an opiate painkiller (Temgesic). Withdrawal can be long and brutal after being on subs for months to years. Most Suboxone users will feel good while being on Suboxone because they still are on opiates, but also because buprenorphine is a potent antidepressant. Because of the massive doses people take in general, it will take some years to build up tolerance, and instead of a blessing, Suboxone slowly but surely will start to feel like a burden that will be very hard to get rid of, so please be aware! Just Google the long-term effects of Suboxone use and you'll see what I mean."
- Mrs...
- November 10, 2013
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I am a 30-year-old woman that has undergone approximately 20 knee operations, including a total knee replacement, and the other replacement is right around the corner. I have given painkillers a try, and lo and behold, I'm hooked, taking up to 25 a day. I have felt the deadliness of withdrawal, and I'm terrified. I can't go cold, as I have a family and a very demanding job. I've heard of Suboxone and want to try it, but I am so scared. I'm the goody in my family, and no one has a clue what I'm doing. I have changed, and I just want my life back. Someone help me, please!!"
- Car...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 23, 2025
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I've been a Suboxone patient for 13 years. It truly was a lifesaver for me. If I didn't end up dead, I would have sold my house and be financially destitute now. IIRC, I started on 16 mg per day. More importantly, I was quickly able to taper down in microdoses over the years. I am now on 1.75 mg daily for several years now. Would I like to be totally free of this drug dependence? Sure would. Do I have fears and tons of questions about that? Sure do. I am a senior now and was on the Methadone program for 2 years while still in college. It was the worst choice I ever made for my life. Even though I was tapered down to the lowest dose they could give me, I experienced withdrawals far worse than heroin, and it took 2 months to regain a restful sleep. Sheer torture. That memory is what frightens me about terminating Suboxone. They always say it's not the dose, it's the duration. Be that as it may, I still have hope."
- Fin...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 4, 2016
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I've used heroin for 2 years. After one year, it became an everyday thing. I was so hooked and scared to stop using, as the withdrawals were horrible - it made me so scared not to have heroin. Being so tired of wasting money and disappointing my family, I got the courage to call a doctor I found from suboxone.com. He prescribed Zubsolv. After a week on Zubsolv, I woke up one morning feeling in such a good mood. I felt like I didn't need any more opiates in my life and have so many more goals in life now! And I can actually see me progressing in life and having the good things it offers... DON'T BE SCARED TO GET HELP, JUST DO IT!"
- Joh...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- October 5, 2019
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "I just took it for 3 months and want to rid myself of it, but its withdrawal is worse than heroin. I advise please don’t take it. For the last 8 days, I just take 1/8 of 2 mg Suboxone, but when I want to stop, it feels like real withdrawal and is very tough. The doctor and company also said its withdrawal is not like a heroin withdrawal, but it's worse than heroin. If you have any opioid dependence, I suggest just go to rehab with detox. Please don’t take this medication, it's the same dependence, even worse. Thanks."
- Mrs...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- June 21, 2022
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "Just wanted to share my experience so far... I was taking perks for about a year and became dependent on them. I was taking probably around 10-15 per day at the end. I started Suboxone, which took away my withdrawal symptoms. I decided to try Suboxone on a low dose. 1 pill is 8 mg. I stayed on that dosage for less than a week and then did half a pill - 4 mg for a couple of weeks... I then lowered it again to 2 mg for a couple of weeks, which was a quarter of a pill a day. In my last 2-3 weeks, I split those quarters into 2 dosages. I am now 7 days free of Suboxone!! I started with them and had next to no withdrawal symptoms!!! Yay!! Unless of course it hasn't hit me yet, but I doubt it. Also, I'd like to add --- you're supposed to take it every single day, but I wanted off of it, so I would purposely let some withdrawals happen in between doses (that's when I would lower my dose, and it worked like a charm every time. Started my Suboxone Nov/21, ended June/22. I'm very proud!"
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 14, 2017
Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "My husband was given this medicine for opiate addiction after back surgery. He took opioids for years and went into rehab to get off pain meds. They gave him Suboxone. He was only supposed to take it for about a month, but the doctor kept giving it to him for over a year and a half. He became just as easily addicted to Suboxone as he did the opiates and then went through terrible withdrawal. He should have been admitted for rehab, but with the help of a psychiatrist, his willpower, and myself, his wife, we managed. DO NOT EVER let your loved one take this medicine. It will keep the addiction in process. It won't make it better, it will give them something else to be addicted to."
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Buprenorphine / naloxone for Opioid Use Disorder "OK, love you all first off, but can't believe what I am reading, people saying opiate withdrawals are three days, lmao. You are not even dependent on them then. I've been to day 25 and felt worse than day three. The shits, cramps, no sleep, every muscle and bone hurt, can't eat, lost 20 pounds. And none of it is in your head, no shrink can help your pain, how stupid. Couldn't even possibly make it to a shrink. And I have a degree in chemical dependency drug counseling. It's a joke. Helps no one. Now on to Suboxone, sure it keeps you from opiate withdrawals, but it's ten times worse to kick. Post-acute withdrawals from Suboxone can last up to two years. You can never get off it, it could kill you for real. No one on box is even close to out of hot water."