Zubsolv and Sweating: What Users Say

• Lov...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

For Opioid Use Disorder "I was prescribed Tylenol 3 for a whole year after a back injury at work and under the care of a pain management specialist. I had a concern for how they were going to get me off of this drug once the spinal injections started to kick in while taking it. Their response - Tylenol 3 is not as addictive as other narcotics! Rubbish! Here I am, 3 years later. I didn’t want to take Tylenol 3 forever, I was having to take 10-12 pills a day just to feel normal. I then sought help and started Suboxone. I’ve been taking 2 of the 8 mg/2 mg for the past year and have felt somewhat normal again. My insurance decided that they wouldn’t cover it anymore and said Zubsolv would be the equivalent! RUBBISH AGAIN! I started taking the 5.7 tab twice a day, and within a day, I was in full withdrawal! Sweats, nausea, crying spells, anxiety! I felt HORRIBLE! I DO NOT RECOMMEND this rubbish to ANYONE! I’d rather pay out-of-pocket and fight the insurance than to feel like I did a few days ago!"

• zub...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "I took Zubsolv 5.7 mg (2/day, #60 tabs per month), and this is nowhere near the same dose as the strips. I'm sorry, but I don't buy it. I never woke up in a sweat from Suboxone strips like I do when I take Zubsolv (I need to take another half in the evenings because they don't last as long), and it certainly is a sucky drug. I have state-funded health insurance (it doesn't cover many name brands) either and use their coupon, but it is still SO expensive! $211 after the coupon for one box, or $496 for both boxes. If you need 3 boxes, forget it! My Suboxone film is $12 cheaper per box with their own coupon. I gave Zubsolv more than a shot, I put up with it for several months!"

• Rat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 26, 2023

For Opioid Use Disorder "Pros: Excellent step down from long-acting opioids. If you have been using and you switch to this, you will not experience any unpleasant withdrawal symptoms, but it is the lesser of two evils. Do not fool yourself. This is still a narcotic, and it is powerful. Cons: Difficulty urinating, constipation, and sweating. I have recently begun tapering down and have experienced some negative side effects. It takes time for your body to adjust to the step down, and you will feel at times like you will faint. In short, it is excellent for getting off stronger opioids, but it is still addictive. If you try to come off junk cold turkey, it will be a horrible experience. Zubsolv is supposedly a state-of-the-art medication. It is very expensive, which if not covered by insurance, will cost a lot of money. It has served its purpose as I have been able to work two jobs, six days a week."

• Gir...
• December 23, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "I was dependent on prescription painkillers (Vics). Never took enough to get high, just enough to make me feel “normal.” I turned to methadone maintenance because that’s where my doctor sent me. They started me off on 30 mg! I was so high I couldn’t function or even speak! Needless to say, I only need 4 mg. I went all day until my next dose without one withdrawal symptom. I just don’t like that high feeling. It got too pricey, and I turned to sub tabs off the street, which tasted bad but helped me so much. Did those for a few years. Couldn’t always afford them, so after years I finally got into a program. My insurance only covered Zubsolv, which I was hesitant about, but I’m so glad I have them (4 months now)! They are so much better than subs. I have no symptoms during the day. During my sleep, I wake up feeling a little sweaty. I also have no energy, but it’s way better than being dope sick, in my opinion. Sucks in January my insurance will no longer cover Zubsolv, and I’ll be forced back to subs."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2015

For Opioid Use Disorder "I'll be 100% real. Zubsolv is terrible. They claim that Zubs and subs are the same strength, however, that is not true. When coming off/withdrawing, SWIM can usually take a half to 3/4 of an 8mg strip of subs (possibly a full strip if SWIM's relapse is bad enough) and then they will feel fine. However, they recently tried ZUBSOLV with the directions of only needing to take one every so many hours. After waiting the correct amount of time, SWIM took the Zubsolv as instructed and soon after, the withdrawals came. After waiting an hour and a half, the withdrawals had emerged with full-on sweats, vomiting, etc., so they took a second one, and after about another hour, the vomiting had stopped, yet cold sweats and shaking were still present. It wasn't until after a third Zub was taken that my friend was even able to take a deep breath and finally sit up straight and not have to be in the restroom. And yet, still had sleepless nights. Finally went back to subs and after a half of one, had no complaints. So if you're thinking about switching, don't. The taste may be better, but wow, who cares what it tastes like? It's about being able to function without withdrawals and without cravings. So all in all, don't waste your time, your health, your money, and your sanity on ZUBSOLV."

• Jam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 20, 2015

For Opioid Use Disorder "I'll be 100% real. Zubsolv is terrible. They claim that Zubs and subs are the same strength, however, that is not true. When coming off/withdrawing, SWIM can usually take a half to 3/4 of an 8mg strip of subs (possibly a full strip if SWIM's relapse is bad enough) and then they will feel fine. However, they recently tried ZUBSOLV with the directions of only needing to take one every so many hours. After waiting the correct amount of time, SWIM took the Zubsolv as instructed and soon after, the withdrawals came. After waiting an hour and a half, the withdrawals had emerged with full-on sweats, vomiting, etc., so they took a second one, and after about another hour, the vomiting had stopped, yet cold sweats and shaking were still present. It wasn't until after a third Zub was taken that my friend was even able to take a deep breath and finally sit up straight and not have to be in the restroom. And yet, still had sleepless nights. Finally went back to subs and after a half of one, had no complaints. So if you're thinking about switching, don't. The taste may be better, but wow, who cares what it tastes like? It's about being able to function without withdrawals and without cravings. So all in all, don't waste your time, your health, your money, and your sanity on ZUBSOLV."