Sublocade for Opiate Dependence - Maintenance User Reviews (Page 5)

• NW49E...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 13, 2021

"First off, I was on Suboxone for close to 3 years and I believed it saved my life. Then when my doctors said I would be a good candidate for the monthly injection of Sublocade I was very interested. Weeks later after it was all set up I received my first 300mg injection and have been on 300mg injections now for 6 months. I feel great and safe and ready to continue to take life head on. I highly recommend Suboxone treatment over Methadone for those who need opiates maintenance therapy and then once you have been on Suboxone for a good standing I highly recommend Sublocade injection therapy. it's not easy and it will have it's hard times but just hang in there and you will see that it's all worth the time and energy you put into into."

• drewg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 8, 2018

"The biggest issue is that it only comes in two sizes 300 mg and 100 mg. Kinda hard to taper off from such a high dose. I feel like they would like you to stay on for the rest of your life and continue to pay the crazy high cost of Sublocade (approximately $1500 a month). I was able to qualify for the assistance and get the first two months at only five dollars, but the third month will be full price at which time I will likely be going back to Suboxone because I cannot afford the Sublocade."

• Robbie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2019

"I received the Sublocade shot 2 days ago and tomorrow will be day 3. I have been on 16-22mg of Zubsolv for about a month now, before that 10-16mg for a year. The shot hurt like anything and stung for over 10 minutes. Still sore when I lay on it and sensitive to the touch. Day 1 I felt amazing. Today woke up with a massive headache but went away after breakfast. I feel okay today but still manageable. If yesterday and today balance out I will give Sublocade a 10/10. Too early to recommend but so far pretty good."

• Junior
• May 5, 2021

"I took my first sublocade injection April 30th 2021 today is May 4th 2021 and so far so good I been on suboxone for the past 3 years (8mg daily) and was a bit nervous about feeling any type of withdrawal but I’m on day 5 and I feel great. Today I woke up feeling a bit tired and body a bit achy but nothing I can’t deal with but over all I’m very happy with the way I’m feeling! My first injection was 300mg and my next will be another 300mg and than my third will be 100mg and I’m planning on not taking a 4th! I will keep everybody updated throughout my process..but if there’s anybody thinking about getting the injection DO IT! I know the feeling of waking up everyday and dealing with having to put film under your tongue just to feel normal it sucks! And it’s the worst...plus before I decided to get on the sublocade I read hundreds of reviews and they all say the same thing on how great it’s working for them so I did it and it’s the best thing I could have ever have done guys!"

• Anonymous
• March 28, 2019

"To Colage87. You have to be on oral buprenorphine for at least 7 days before receiving the IM. Sublocade was never even studied as a first line treatment. So I find it hard to believe your doc gave it to you while in withdrawals. Especially considering how new the IM form is.."

• Kay
• January 16, 2021

"SUBOXONE is 100% more addicting and was extremely terrible withdrawals. Now sublocade is one of those things you need to be sure your want sobriety. You can’t abuse it, you can’t use on it. I was nervous I would withdrawal, I didn’t! Sober for 4 years now. 0 cravings! 300 mg isn’t equivalent to 24mgs on suboxone. I was only on 6 mg’s so being on 300mg’s was more daily and perfect. But someone on the max suboxone will not be satisfied right away on sublocade. You’re not suppose to be on 24mg really. The highest is 12mg. I would suggest if you are on heroine or a high dosage of some opiate do not go to sublocade first. Get suboxone first BC your doctor can adjust. Jumping right to permanent help is scary for some addicts especially if it’s not sufficient to what you usually take. But if you take 12mg’s or less, sublocade 300mg is perfect, then you work your way down. Lastly, Sublocade may take a few months to approve on Fidelis."

• Jase
• August 13, 2019

"On Sublocade the first 2 weeks, no withdrawals or slight withdrawal began occurring so doctor put me on Subutex for the in-between. That was my first shot of 300 going tomorrow for my second. Praying my second will be slightly better than the first.."

• Lee
• April 13, 2020

"I was on the strips and Dr put me on injection. It is my opinion and experience that it is easier to come off what your addicted too than too come off Suboxone or sublicade. My Dr took me off and for two months I was at death's door. I go see Dr today and scared as anything"

• J J J
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 24, 2023

"I am starting Sublocade today. I have been taking buprenorphine pills for over five years, and I am ready to stop taking them four times a day. Despite taking Suboxone, I feel like the addiction to pills is still present. The reviews of Sublocade seem like a good choice for me, so I am giving it a try. I will update you in a few months."

• Winning
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 9, 2022

"Hey for everyone serious about kicking their opioid addiction get on sublocade, no more pick ups no more worrying about nothing, you forget you are even on it. Started at 300mg for 3 months then went 100mg for a few months. Now I haven't had a shot in 3 months and feel great. I have kicked my addiction. I did have the most bizarre side effect though it stopped my period the whole year. Finally got it back after 8 weeks from my last dose. Highly recommended if you are serious about getting off it."

• Jesus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2021

"Just had my 1st Sublocade injection few days ago. It BURNED so bad going in, it felt like fire under my skin. That afternoon, I was leaning over my armrest in my car to pay for my food and briefly hit my injection site, it felt like I was injected all over again, intense burning. It has been 3 days and I have not had any cravings nor withdraw symptoms. If you can stand to over look the pain from the injection site, redness, itching, burning from the medication, then it is a pretty good alternative to taking the pills or film every day. I have a way to go before fully sold, but I will update you on my after my 3rd injection, I will be on the maintenance dose. So I pray it all works out because I would like to use the sublocade to come off Suboxone for good within a year or two, if all goes well. Not worrying about having to take my Suboxone everyday, having it “out of sight, out of mind” can be a game changer, if it holds up and I don’t experience any major side effects or withdrawals."

• Emily...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2023

"I'm, unfortunately, facing some time in prison and have been offered Sublocade so I don't have to worry about withdrawal once I am in. I just wanted to thank all of those who left reviews because you have put my mind at ease and made my decision so much easier."

• Jen
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 7, 2022

"Run. Run far far away! The first shot was rough with a HORRIBLE headache that caused me to think I was having a stroke and lots of vomiting. This lasted about four days. I was convinced to take another. That was 3 weeks ago and I have never regretted a decision more. I have been violently ill the ENTIRE TIME! Headache that will not go away at all and hurts so bad I can barely see and have tunnel vision. I vomit non stop and can't hold food or drinks down. IV fluids several times already. I am lightheaded and run into walls non stop. I have never been this physically sick in my 42 years of life. Multiple ER visits to be told it's the shot and nothing can be done. My doc refuses to help and tells me it's in my mind. Non stop pain at my injection site. I was on Suboxone for two years and had zero issues. I have never regretted anything in my life more than taking this shot! PLEASE DO YOUR RESEARCH! I am appalled at all I hav now read and seen. FYI this is MY experience. May not be yours."

• Hapless
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 14, 2022

"After many years on ~10 mg Subutex, I switched to a provider that offered Sublocade injections. I had lost most of my previous prescription during a move and decided I didn't want to live always afraid my pills would be lost/stolen, random U/A tests, random pill counts. I received my first injection and except for some tiredness (difficulty staying awake on grave shifts), I had no side-effects. I was prepared to complete the series. When I arrived to my appointment for my second shot, it was not there. The specialty pharmacy would not release it b/c my name on my ins and ss card is spelled differently than on my license and birth cert. I would need a legal name change in order to get the injection released to my provider. So, my doc put me back on the Subutex to start when withdrawal symptoms began. I took a small piece of a pill here and there, but never experienced any real discomfort. This was in Nov. I haven't had a shot, any Subutex or any withdrawal since. I am finally DONE!"

• KEZ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2022

"I was on very high doses of morphine for 14 years after a MVA, 750mg/24 i also had problems with ex taking my meds. I ended up going on to methadone for a few years and then was told about the Sublocade. I had 300mg for 3 months and then two 100mg shots. I have seriously debilitating pain, and the Sublocade was not helping, as my GP also put me on Endone. I stopped the Sublocade 5 months ago now, no withdrawal like the opiates. I get a bit teary eyed and yawny but thats about all so far. I hope thats the only thing that happens. I am now on CBD/THC oil for pain management, still have a lot of issues with cramps etc but think its due to the recent diagnoises of MS. Please give it ago it will save you."

• Life...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 13, 2022

"I have been addicted to opioids for almost 10 years. I have been in and out of rehab, on methadone and prescribed Suboxone. With the help of an all women’s rehab and the Sublocade shot I feel amazing. The cravings are gone and I haven’t thought about drugs like I used to while taking suboxone. I am beyond grateful for this. The numbing shot pinches and the medicine can sting but it is worth it. I am afraid of the withdrawals-but for right now, it’s not broken so I’m not going to try and fix it!"

• LeeLee
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 19, 2023

"I was on and off suboxone for years and could never stay on it long enough for it to become an effective treatment for me. Only after 1 month of being on Sublocade, I had zero cravings and was finally able to wake up in peace like a “normal” person. I could not be thankful enough for having this medication in my life. I’ve been on it for over 2 years now and can only hope that more people will have just as much success in their recovery with Sublocade as I have. The only downside I know that could turn people away is the pain you experience getting the injection. Especially the first and/or second one. However, for only a few mins of pain, you get a whole month of normalcy. Ice packs help significantly with the pain if you ice the area of the injection 30 mins before hand and keep icing it afterwards. If you’re thinking about it, JUST DO IT. If you’ve already done 1 or 2 and want to quit, DON’T! Just give it a chance. I promise you WONT REGRET IT!"

• Lowrida
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 22, 2019

"I've had the Sublocade shot nearly 2 weeks ago, I was on 18mg day suboxone. I also take Lyrica daily. For the most of the time on the injection, I've felt withdrawals, not severe just general unwellness, anxiety etc.. I recommend if your on a small /medium dose of sub.."

• Nicky...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

"This stuff's made me so weak & barely sleep! OK it was alright for a couple of days however can barely do 'daily chores' let alone concentrate @ work now. Been on Buph' for nigh on a decade so feel this is just prolonging withdrawals. Going back to a weekly script ASAP (hopefully) as was put back to 'Daily Supervised' which is the reason chose this in the 1st place. Was recommended it though, but everyone I know on this are (more or less) still using anyway! Not enough info on this lethargic stuff, but if it 'works for you' then all the BEST.."

• C0c0p...
• September 24, 2020

"Had my first Sublocade shot today after 5 years on strips that no longer worked effectively. I will tell you that I break toes all the time (clumsy with really long finger-toenail always stubbing), been shot by 9mms GUN 124gn, and the worst had a knee surgery after being told I did not need to stop sub. strips, came out of anaesthesia, and it felt like they were still cutting into me - anyway I have to say the Sublocade injection was the most burning pain I had ever felt however I have little fat and it only lasted about 30 seconds. I feel better then I did when taking strips, so it is worth it, because the strips had started to make me sick for 30-45 minutes after I took them. They worked I would feel ok then for about 2 hours then felt like I needed another strip. This led to over use just trying to stay comfortable. I will get the next two 300mg shots and the 1-2 100mg shots then I will see how long I can go without getting another shot or I will demand the only give me a half of a 100mg shot."

• Dane
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2021

"I was addicted to opiates for just a short time, maybe 2 years if that. Then I was introduced to the suboxone program. Did that program for 5+years. I didn’t think about a opiates since. After 5+ years on suboxone I was tired of having those strips take first priority of my life. Finally I seen this brochure on the doctors desk. Caught my interest immediately. Took it home, googled information and started to read the reviews. All I read was positive. I said I’m going to give it a try bc I hated having to take 2strips a day and obsessing about it. I finally got the shot and man oh man it was the best move I could of ever made for myself. Tomorrow I get my 2nd 100mg dose. Im hoping to get off of this completely. I don’t want to take maintenance medicine for the rest of my life. I hope and pray it’s easier than the suboxone. That withdrawal is no joke. Fingers crossed."

• hopef...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 20, 2023

"I have been taking 22 mg daily for 6 years of Suboxone strips. I have received my second injection of sublocade 300 mg. I have been taking supplemental doses of sublocade. I love the fact of not taking medication every day and waking up without watery eyes like I did while using just the Suboxone. I'm talking to my prescribing doctor to see if I can get the third injection with the 300 mg dose. I don't dislike the shot I just want it to fully work. I've also read a lot of information and it looks like the plasma levels go up with the ongoing 300 mg. I've been struggling off and on with opiate dependency for over 20 years I hope I don't have to go back to the strips I guess we'll see."

• Secon...
• June 27, 2021

"Hi everyone, I was on Suboxone for 2 years and about 9 months ago I decided I had enough. I was taking 8-10mg daily. Luckily my clinic started carrying Sublocade last year. The Sublocade injection burns, and I mean it really burns! My advice is to tell them to inject it slowly. First injection the guy pumped it in fast, which caused it to be almost unbearable for me. The second injection was done slower and it was a lot better. Though, as soon as they pull out it's like the burning sensation rushes to where it was injected. I mean they did just inject this viscous liquid into your stomach. I got my first one at a dose of 300mg back in Feb 2021. The second injection was also 300mg, and everything after that is 100mg. I decided to try and just do 3/100mg shots and then not get another. You would stay on 100mg for as long as you want. I know that it will not be pleasant getting off, and I will try to come back and update. That's all I have. Good luck on your journey, everyone!"

• Shlea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2020

"I am on my 6th day since my 1st 300mg injection of Sublocade. I am starting to feel much better now but I do have to supplement 4mg per day suboxone to ease the withdrawal symptoms and yes I have been in withdrawal. I was previously a 10 year user of Suboxone, 8mg per day straight last 6 months. I have had some side effects, headache, nausea, bad anxiety, but I believe it is going to work with time, possibly get me off all together. Feeling better with time."

• MJ1
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2022

"Getting the Sublocade Shot has been the best decision I've ever made. Had a bad H addiction for about 6 years. This shot has been a life saver. Going on my 3rd shot and completely sober and couldn't feel any better. The shot has kept me from getting the usual depression that seems to come no matter what, the first few months of being sober. For the first time in a while I look forward to life. No cravings, no withdrawal. I highly recommend sublocade, my only regret is not getting on this sooner."