Suboxone for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Mac...
• September 29, 2014

"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."

• Ruc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2016

"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!"

• Cle...
• August 17, 2018

"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."

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

"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."

• Spe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 12, 2020

"I was on oxycodone 30 mg x 6 = 180 mg for 7 years. At the end of 5 years, I added 50 mg daily of methadone at night. Started Suboxone 3 months ago and stopped 180 mg oxy plus 50 mg methadone. 12 mg Suboxone once a day is making me normal again and without any problems."

• Ins...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2017

"I just started my Suboxone treatment. After years of heavy oxycodone use. At my worst, I was doing six to eight 30 mg oxys per day! I quit cold turkey once I revealed my problem to my family, had the worst week of my life from the withdrawal, as you can imagine given my amount and length of use. After 6 months of relapsing here and there and having constant terrible cravings, I finally got on Suboxone. From day one, this has been a lifesaving med for me. My cravings are gone, I don’t drink alcohol, and my outlook on life is a million times better. If you are having a rough time with addiction, then please seek help and know that Suboxone literally saved my life."

• Dec...
• May 3, 2018

"For 5 years, I was taking up to eight 30 mg Roxicodone daily. I've been researching Suboxone for almost 2 years, but was always too scared to make the switch. Well, in January of this year, I decided to go for it, and so far it was the best decision I ever made. On the day of my induction, I waited 24 hours from my last Roxy dose and took a full strip. I waited about 10 minutes and didn't feel much relief, so then I took another one, and within 5 minutes I felt great. I think I needed two strips because of the high amount of Roxy I was on. Anyways, less than 5 months later, I'm taking 4 mg a day, and SO FAR I FEEL GREAT!! I am more motivated, I got most of my libido back, I'm not as constipated, I HAVE ZERO WITHDRAWAL SYMPTOMS. I feel much better, and my mind is much clearer than it's been in a long time. So for anyone who has agonized over taking Suboxone and is scared to make the switch, all I can say is DO IT. If you don't like it, you can always go back, but you gotta try."

• Kri...
• May 7, 2014

"I was a heroin addict for the past 5 years. I was in and out of detox 6-7 times. I never wanted to be on Suboxone outside of detox because of the horror stories I had heard. This medication saved my life. I got clean on January 1 of this year (checked into detox again on Dec 31-yes, New Year's Eve). I decided this time to stay on the medication following discharge. It has completely changed my life. I am still clean, on a low dose and tapering off at a pace that's comfortable for me. I didn't sleep for maybe 2 weeks after returning home, but that was due to the fact that heroin used to put me to sleep. I am a mother to my son and daughter again thanks to Suboxone."

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

"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."

• not...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 6, 2015

"I really have probably been addicted for the last 30 years, but some life-changing things happened that I became out of control. My daughter was murdered, and I got a divorce, and my life became unmanageable, and I was dying day by day. Finally, on the 7th of January 2015, I went into the hospital and started on Suboxone. It was like a new life for me. I no longer look for pain pills every day. It has been almost a year, and it has been so wonderful to not be chasing pills every day. Thank you, Dr., and Suboxone for giving me my life back."

• fra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2016

"I was on methadone for 10 years, quitting cold turkey at 80 mg in December 2015. I lasted about 4 days, then started using heroin again. On January 2, I went into detox, got out on the 10th, and was still in withdrawal from the methadone. I went 3 weeks struggling really bad, started shooting again, then finally gave Suboxone a try 1 week ago. I feel amazing besides the constant sweats I get. Methadone withdrawal is the worst withdrawal I ever experienced. I know I'm not looking to come off Suboxone. I know for me that I will always need 'something.' If I can take a legally prescribed medication that will help me not to shoot heroin and make my life unmanageable, then I will continue to take it. So far, Suboxone has done good by me, why would I stop it?"

• Pea...
• January 13, 2011

"UPDATE: I originally posted on Nov 16th, 2010 that on Jan 3rd, 2011 will be 3 YEARS CLEAN. WELL, I MADE IT! No relapses. Not one OPIATE has passed through these lips since I started on Suboxone. And I no longer have to LIE, CHEAT, STEAL, and MANIPULATE my family and friends to support a 30-50 pills/day Vicodin ES habit. If you're on the fence about Suboxone, take the leap...you'll have nothing to regret. You'll be able to mend your mind, your soul, and your relationships and get YOUR LIFE BACK."

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

"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."

• Tbi...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 31, 2016

"I started taking Suboxone (Bupe/Naloxone) 8 mg strips 6 months ago, and now I am down to 4 mg. Trust me when I tell you that this drug will save your life if you have an opiate addiction, but you must follow your doc's orders. I was snorting 5-10 30 mg oxycodone's (roxi's) a day, and heroin when desperate. Opiates ruined my life, I lost EVERYTHING! Now I am back in college full-time and got my life back. If you are dealing with opiate addiction, do yourself a favor and make an appointment with a Suboxone doctor and seek out counseling. This drug works if taken responsibly."

• pea...
• December 31, 2015

"A month ago, I started Suboxone maintenance therapy after I spent a month in treatment for opiate addiction. It has saved my life; it has improved the quality of my life as well. I have only used opiates once in the last 74 days - a week after I finished inpatient treatment. When I saw my husband's face after the last relapse, I decided not to continue without medication and medical monitoring. Harm reduction is making it possible for me to not be a criminal, able to keep a productive routine, and most amazing - I don't suffer from constantly craving drugs. I am no longer obsessed with doing drugs. We've saved thousands of dollars from my abstinence from drugs on the street. I am learning to love life in a way I never have. It's a miracle."

• Pai...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 9, 2025

"My story starts like many others: I started abusing pain medication, and it escalated to heroin. Opiates took everything away that mattered: my job, license, self-respect, etc. I successfully completed rehab and decided I didn’t want to live how I was living anymore. I started Suboxone maintenance, and it literally saved my life. I got back my life, started teaching again, bought a home, drive a car, life is good! That being said, I have been on Suboxone for 8 years, and I want to get off. I tried tapering down all the way to 2 mg, and it is HELL. I went back up to 8. I don’t know if it’s losing its potency, but I am constantly running out of my script early. I would advise everyone that is thinking about going on Suboxone to not stay on it for a long time because it is hard to come off of. I have an appointment next week to get the Sublocade shot, which is basically Suboxone for a whole month injected into your stomach, and it tapers you off on its own. Good luck, everyone!"

• Kkl...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2018

"I was taking up to 30 oxys a day for at least 6 months. Not even worth it though. I went to the doctor, he prescribed me 16 mg of Suboxone a day and 100 mg of Zoloft. The very next day, I was back to myself again! Nine months later, after tapering down to 2 mg a day, the doc said it's time to get off for good. I was ready but not for the withdrawals part... Luckily, my doctor will not let me suffer during this, and having kids just makes everything intensify. He prescribed 2 Klonopin a day and a nausea medication. Boy, I was loopy! But no sweats, and I just felt tired all day rather than withdrawing. This is my 5th day Suboxone free, yesterday I took half Klonopin and woke up feeling pretty damn good! I would suggest being on an antidepressant during these withdrawals due to the long-lasting mental effects it has on our bodies. Just letting everyone know there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Just stay positive that YOU WILL FEEL BETTER!!!!!"

• Red...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 11, 2024

"Suboxone saved my life and I thank God for giving me the strength to get help and check into a rehab 8 years ago. I started with 8mg a day and worked my way down to 4mg a day. I would like to get even lower but I’m perfectly fine if I had to take this medication for the rest of my life. It helped me get my life back together and get stable. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to get better."

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

"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!"

• ren...
• January 31, 2008

"I was on hydrocodone and Norco for over 12 years. I had gotten up to an extreme dose a day. I never thought I could get off of them until a friend of my daughter recommended the Suboxone clinic. I have been on the detox program for about 3 weeks now. It seems to be working well for me. I am so tired of being addicted to some kind of drug, and I hope this continues to work for me. The comments about Suboxone on this website have helped me, and I hope mine has helped as well."

• Anonymous
• November 13, 2012

"I went from taking 400 mg morphine and 80 mg oxycodone daily to taking nothing for one day. It was hell. The following day, my doctor started me on 16 mg of Suboxone. Right away, the urges just went away like I've never even taken opioids. I recommend everyone with pill problems to please ask your doctor about Suboxone. I lost my wife and two kids over pills, it's just not worth it."

• kh9...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 20, 2019

"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."

• adr...
• August 31, 2008

"I was a major pill popper. Popping 10-15 Oxycodone HCL 30mg a day. I should be dead by now, but by the grace of God, he gave me a 2nd chance. I have been taking Suboxone for 2 years now. The amount and the time you need depends on each individual. It is a miracle drug. I can wake up in the morning now just feeling normal. I used to envy people that could do that because I knew I couldn't without popping the 30s even before I drink my coffee. My life was unmanageable. I have 2 kids to live for and a family that loves me to death. They know the real me, so kids and adults, don't think your family doesn't see the changes when you are taking pills (oxy's, Roxi's, Vics, Loracet, Loratab, Percs)! Try Suboxone, it really works miracles."

• Jol...
• September 10, 2014

"I was totally addicted to 10 mg Vicodin and Oxycodone, Percocet for about 2 years. I started the weary rounds of running out early, then hitting Urgent Care in desperation for more pills - bottom line it did not work and I was terrified of withdrawal. Made a great choice: Suboxone - the best working medicine I have ever taken, a little strong at 8 mg a day, but worth it hands down 100%."

• exc...
• May 26, 2008

"I am 28 years old and have been addicted to Vicodin and Percocet for over 3 years. I started Suboxone about 2 weeks ago and I think it's great! I didn't have any urges to use the drugs I was taking. You have to be in the stages of withdrawal when you start Suboxone, so you feel bad at first, but once you take the first dose, you feel better and have energy and feel productive. The narcotics were uppers for me. I needed them to get through the day. The nice thing about Suboxone is you have no withdrawal symptoms or cravings and feel normal. I feel like myself again. Now instead of buying pills off the street, I'm going to the mall. I was scared but now I'm excited."