Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 3)

• Creole...
• March 10, 2021

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I was on opioids for 8 years, I recently checked myself into a facility for 30 days which had me on a total of 12mg Subs a day. I recently received my sublocade injection 2 weeks ago.There was a slight sensation upon injection (lasted maybe 20 seconds), which I felt at at the end. I haven't had any cravings at all what so ever. My injection site is perfectly fine (I have very sensitive skin). Little bump that's it. I feel so free! I hope this information inspires someone on their journey or about to start."

• marki...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2015

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I was addicted to Heroin for almost three years. I tried everything from Suboxone to methadone to tapering and even cold turkey but Subutex was the only thing that worked. Subutex has truly saved my life."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2008

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I started Subutex treatment 1 year ago, I could not have made it this far without the subutex and my therapist. The key to this medication being successful is being 100% ready to stop using and having a healthy support system (eg. family, friends) You yourself have to WANT to stop using. Trying to stop to make others happy doesn't work, trust me I tried a few times and failed miserably. I am continuing my subutex treatment for pain management due to a severe back injury and it works very well."

• heezy
• November 17, 2020

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I was an addict for 17 years. I used opiates and coke. I got on suboxone 7 years ago and have been clean for 5. But I was still on 4mg of suboxone. I got 1 Sublocade injection back in June. Afterwards because of COVID it was a pain going to the dr. I really didn't like the injection so got a script of suboxone. I decided to wait until I needed them. It has been 6 months almost and I've been opiate and suboxone free. I've had minor withdrawals but nothing I couldn't handle. It seems too good to be true but it is. It worked for me so far and I'm pretty sure one injection shot isn't gonna last this long. Anyway hope you all the best"

• JJ661
• August 12, 2016

Subutex (buprenorphine) "4mg every day wipes away damn near all my withdrawal symptoms and allows me to be comfortable and live a much better life than I would without the subs. Great stuff. Recommend anyone that is stuck on opiates (heroin, oxy, shit even methadone) to give buprenorphine a chance."

• Ppops
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 14, 2019

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "So I just got on the shot about three weeks ago after being on two 8mg suboxone strips a day. And the first about 4 or 5 days I just didn't feel right like almost withdrawals but not as bad, but close. I like the shot that I don't have to worry about taking my subs every day. But its three weeks later and I still feel kind of off, like I don't feel like I was when I was taking my suboxone. And I've been experimenting with uppers lately . I don't know. Has anyone else felt this way at all?"

• Nene
• October 31, 2018

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I have been on sublicade for 5 mths, its a miracle. Never could I imagine not taking something after 30 yrs (yes yrs!) of being a heroine addict, i just can't believe it. I'm in month 5 n going strong. I'd advise any opiate addict to give it a go, you won't regret it."

• GGano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 14, 2019

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I have been on subutex 8mg twice a day for 15 months. I was on heroin for almost 5 years. I tried numerous times to get clean because nothing work. The Dr. Tried me on suboxone (yuck). And a lot of other things. I was at rock bottom and my sister was already on subutex so she let me try it (I know, not supposed to take anyone's medicine) but I was at the end of my rope. But I am 100% thankful I did. It gave me my life back. I made an appointment right away because it was the only thing that help me and I didn't want to be using drugs anymore. Now I have energy. I am no longer depressed. I actually have a life that I love. I don't think about using and I take subutex as prescribed. I went from homeless gutter rat to having a full time job, a beautiful house and a vehicle. No matter what you read everyone has to decide for themselves if it works for you. Me personally I couldn't have gotten my life back without it."

• bridget
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 4, 2015

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I'm 26 and from Scotland and I was addicted to heroin. Luckily at the age of 17 I was told about Subutex by my councillor. I had been on a methadone prescription but was left without a chemist. So this left me back on heroin. I never liked methadone as it gave me a similar feeling of heroin the drowsiness, brain fog, bad memory, no appetite. My councilor put me on Subutex I was so gratefull she was so lovely about my situation not having a chemist she met me every day to give it at my home. Not sure if she was meant to do that but she showed belief in me. I started of at 16mg and I instantly stopped using. I've been clean for 9 years now. I receive 2mg suboxone & 4x 0.4mg Subutex daily. I hope to tapper off completely."

• JR76
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 9, 2023

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I am on Day 8 of my second injection and I feel awful. Dehydration, cotton mouth, and body aches. I have felt like this ever since I got my first injection. Sublocade is not for me and I will not be getting a third injection. My doctor told me to take half a strip a day but it’s not helping. She said if I take anymore, it’ll make me sicker. I’m ready to get the medication out of my body so I can get back on the strips daily. Sublocade is not for me! This has been a terrible experience for me!!!"

• fresh...
• July 1, 2008

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I have had an on/off opiate addiction for 7 years. The only reason that I maintained the addiction was fear of withdrawl symptoms. I waited 12 hours after taking an opiate before taking the Subutex. The withdrawl symptoms on the Subutex were almost non-existent. I highly recommend this for anyone who is serious about quiting."

• Micke...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 2, 2013

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I`ve had an on off relationship with opiates for many years now, my addictive personality has completely taken over my life and I'm out of control since my mother died but I chose to get it back by taking Subutex. I get no euphoria, I get nothing except a feeling of normality, but now I'm extremely worried reading about others experiences of trying to get off of the medicine. I did a methadone program once and tapered off, I was free from opiates for many years until quite recently, my Doctor told me the Subutex would be better and easier to get off than Methadone. I hope this is the case, I've been on the Subutex for 3 months now. At first I took 24mg a day, now I take between 12 and 16mg a day, depending on how I feel."

• PastA...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 24, 2014

Subutex (buprenorphine) "Subutex saved my life hands down. I was an out of control opiate addict before I finally admitted my problem to my doctor. I was put on a Suboxone first, but had negative reactions to the naloxone in it (rashes and swelling). The Subutex was more effective too. I had to stop taking it cold turkey when I got pregnant and suffered some pretty rough withdrawals symptoms (nothing as bad as detoxing from oxycodone though). A few months ago I was diagnosed with a kidney stone and was prescribed opiates to treat the excruciating pain. I immediately started abusing them and found myself back in the clutches of addiction. I just got back on Subutex today. I'm so thankful for this medication. I know I can regain control of my life again!"

• Sbb
• May 1, 2019

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "Since I’ve been on the sublocade, which is been two months now, I feel like I have lifted a huge weight off my back. I get out of bed right away and I just go about my day instead of worrying about taking the time to dissolve two strips under my tongue for like a half hour. I have noticed a change in my behavior as far as just being more positive about not being stuck on some medication, even though I still am on it - it’s just a little more liberating"

• Davis
• October 7, 2020

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I started sublocade a year ago. I had significant clean time with the strips and eventually got off them stayed completely clean except weed for 3 years. Anyway started shooting meth and coke again which eventually led back to heroin. I went to impatient and was desperate to get back on the subs but learned of sublocade. I struggled for my first six months on the injection meaning I still smoked crack and shoot-up fetty. There were mornings where I'd shoot up then go get my shot. It never gave me any precipated withdrawal symptoms and actually prevented me from getting dope sick if I couldn't score. But because of house arrest and my employer I had to get the illegal drugs out of my system. Now I am 6 months clean and I know there is no way I could not have done it without sublocade since I stopped using and actually let the medicine do its job I feel amazing."

• NRodr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 5, 2018

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "In Tennessee, if you have Medicaid, the shot is completely covered. I'm completely at ease. If you're really willing to quit, the medication will work. However, stop relying on the medication alone. See a therapist, and go to meetings. They have them online. Sublocade has a program where you only have to pay $5 a shot most of the time if you're not on state medicaid. I do what I'm supposed to do to stay clean. If you truly want the same thing, you'll do what you gotta do. And if you try this medication, do the things I've suggested here, stop making excuses, and change your lifestyle, you will get clean and stay that way. It's time to be honest with yourself and get a grip!!!!!!"

• Anony...
• April 20, 2019

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I had been prescribed many prescriptions over my lifetime and never got addicted to any of them EXCEPT opiates. Doctors were giving me pain medicine for various things such as surgeries, prescribing me Percocet and hydrocodone. I got in a car accident and got put on a consistent amount of pain medicine every month and my tolerance shot through the roof within a very few short months. For 2 years I was on consistent every day hydrocodone treatment and my habit reached anywhere from 250mg hydrocodone to 400mg hydrocodone per day. I was scared to try subutex, not wanting to give up my addiction, and scared it would not work. The doc prescribed me 24mg a day and it is the best decision I’ve ever made. Absolutely no withdrawal. Absolutely zero bad side effects. Subutex is a miracle drug. If you’re reading this and you’re having trouble deciding on whether to get subutex ask your doctor to let you give it a try. It’s worth every penny. I have energy and everyday on it has been great!"

• Wife
• May 26, 2018

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "My husband has been on suboxone for three years. Three days ago he received his first sublocade injection. It does leave a knot at the injection site but isn't painful. The day of the shot, he experienced extreme euphoria (unusual for him with bup/nal) and said his head felt a lot of pressure but felt no withdrawal symptoms. Day two, the euphoric feeling was gone, but he said he felt like he'd been hit by a truck and had a massive headache. Still no withdrawal, though. Today is day 3, and he woke up with another truly bad headache that made him nauseous. Still though, no withdrawals. The goal is to eventually wean off the medication. He's being patient and trying to believe these side effects (reported as common) are just his body adapting to the new delivery system. The most important thing is to avoid debilitating withdrawal. For that purpose, it has been effective. I'll continue to post as he moves closer to the end of the first cycle and when he receives his second injection."

• Notyo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2018

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I had many surgeries in the past and of course became dependent on pain pills. Well I started on Suboxone then switched to Subutex. Now 8 yrs later I'm still clean from pain pills but completely dependent on Subutex. And like any addict I took a little too much and now I'm out until my next appointment (which isn't for another week). I am so scared because after 3 days without my meds full withdrawal kicks in. I'm scared to death and don't know what to do. My suggestion is if you can kick your drugs with out meds do it, otherwise you are just trading one addiction for another."

• Razrb...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 15, 2017

Subutex (buprenorphine) "So I have a pretty good dependency for pain killers, oxycodone 15mg to be exact. I was snorting about 120 to 210 mg's a day it varied from day to day. I have a buddy that had some subutex. I bought 8, 8mg pills from him and I've been slicing it in quarters and it has killed all withdrawal symptoms. I am using the subutex to come off of taking opiates since 2013. I haven't had any oxy in 4 days I think and have 4 subs left. I hope this works because I am sick of being a slave to oxy."

• Sublo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2022

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I seem to be the only person who has noticed a marked increase in depression since taking this injection. I start feeling like rubbish a couple of weeks after my injection ~ and become listless and overall have little motivation. I certainly am puzzled that I’ve read nothing from others who might be experiencing the same. I’ve taken a lot of recreational drugs for a couple of decades but stopped opiate use a few years ago with the help of Subutex ( and a personal preference for coke ) and I am really not a success story with coming off Subutex . I hoped the Sublocade injection would help but it’s actually worse than the strips . The pain others site re the actual injection is not an issue for me ~ it’s the depression that sneaks up on me a couple of weeks after I have the injection. ~ seems odd that after years of methadone then sub. strips I’d have bad depression only on Sublocade but that’s how it is . I have nothing to gain / lose by writing here . It’s rubbish for me !"

• JL1964
• February 13, 2012

Subutex (buprenorphine) "I started taking pain meds after having many, many operations. I was on pain meds for years, from 1996-2005. I was up to 140mg's of methadone and (5) 30 mg roxicodone for breakthrough pain a day. I was tired of taking this stuff. I got down to 5 mg's of methadone a day and quit. I was miserable! I went through serious withdrawals! I called a doc in town told him my story and he put me on subutex. That was the beginning of 2005 and I am still on it today and I never touched another pain pill since. It woks for both cravings and for pain help too. Although it is not as good as the others for pain relief it works well enough and I'm happy for it."

• Joe
• November 24, 2016

Subutex (buprenorphine) "Self educate, self education, self educate. Learn eveything you can before starting suboxone, and make sure it's right for your situation. For people with large dose dependence it is a great tool, for people with small dose under 60-80mg oxycodone I do not recommend it, thats like killing an ant with a sledge hammer. It takes my cravings and withdrawal symptoms completely away, my use was about 150mg ocycodone a day. Yes it does have a pretty nasty withdrawal itself when stopped. It's less intense but last far longer then oxy withdrawals. Low and slow is the name of the game. Take your time on reducing dosage and go as low as possible. I was down to .0325 of a milligram when I jumped. I had low energy for about 8 weeks after stopping."

• Ajano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "I had taken the shot 2 times and decided to stop. I must that it work very well and I have been since December 10th without the shot today is September 30th and still to this day I have not felt any withdrawals. The only bad thing is that it is still showing up in my urine test. I have not taken anything since December 10th and I'm in a program that does not believe I haven't taken anything and it is really stressful. I'm not sure if anyone else has had this issue or not but if some one could please help me in this matter it would be greatly appreciated."

• Mom
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 17, 2018

Sublocade (buprenorphine) "My son was one of the first shots released in April. He just got shot number 8. He feels great. No withdrawals. No ups and downs. No cravings. Doesn’t even think about it. Lives a completely normal life now. The shot hurts but he says it’s worth it. I am so grateful for this medicine. The choice of taking suboxone every day was not working for him Having the shot in him with no choice made all the difference. He wants to stop at shot 12."