Sublocade for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 5)

• Dav...
• September 10, 2021

"I went to a meeting a month ago, and someone told me about Sublocade. I didn’t think much of it. So, here I was taking 2-3 strips a day, and I just began to get fed up with taking this medication again and again. I finally reached out to a doctor a few miles away, and I went and got it ordered. It took 2 weeks to arrive. Getting the injection, I was told to be prepared, it does sting. I’m laying on my back, and he counts 3...2...1, and the medicine starts going. For 4 seconds, I said, wow, this is not bad, when I hit 5 seconds, I felt it. It burned nicely. Like a good sting for a good amount of time. I just received it Tuesday, and wow. I feel incredible. Never am I coming down or feeling as up as I was. I’m just at a steady dose of 10 mg. Absolutely no withdrawal effects. I sleep great at night, and I wake up feeling fantastic. It still does sting at times, and I have a bump where the injection took place. Positive reviews on this. If you're thinking about it, GET IT!"

• Vee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2020

"At the initial injection site, a nodule formed, as informed by the injecting physician. I was told this was the medication entering my system at slow intervals. The nodule is still there after the first Sublocade injection 7 weeks ago. The nodule hasn't decreased in size. I opted out of receiving future injections since the injection was to be given at a different abdominal site. I don't want rings of nodules around my belly button, they seem to not go away. Suboxone was prescribed for withdrawal. I did not experience any withdrawal symptoms or cravings. More study is needed for this medication."

• Bil...
• February 5, 2022

"I've been on Suboxone for over 10 years, and the withdrawals were so bad I couldn't quit, they were terrible. I have been on Sublocade for 4 months and caught COVID, and I couldn't go back to get my shot and noticed I wasn't withdrawing, so I didn't go back and get my shot. It has been over 2 months now, and I'm going to continue to try and stop everything for good. I hope this works, but so far I'm doing well and hope this is it."

• Jay...
• September 18, 2021

"I've had a 25-year heroin addiction, including a lot of benzos, pills, etc. So basically, whatever gear, pills I could get my hands on, I did it! I was trying to deal with my demons by trying to numb my pain with heroin and other drugs, injecting whatever. Finding a vein in the morning, afternoon, and night. Long-term using! Not many veins left after using that long! It was a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly habit - a big habit. So to put it bluntly, yes, Sublocade works amazingly. I've tried and been on methadone, Suboxone, buprenorphine, and as I said, also taking a shitload of pills while having a 25-year drug addiction. Now, no more chemical handcuffs!! And now, so good waking up not having to go to the chemist. So if anyone out there wants to get clean and are ready to, go and get the wonder Sublocade, because for me and my long-term addiction, it is excellent! It will change your life like you won't believe!!"

• Hon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2021

"If you guys are wondering if you should get the Sublocade injection, do it!!! I myself was addicted to heroin for 15 years. I literally wish I would have found out about the Sublocade injection sooner. I have tried everything. I've been to 12 different methadone clinics, 10 rehabs, and literally tried everything to get clean. After hitting bottom, I got on Suboxone and decided I was going to get my life back. After being on the subs awhile, my doctor at the clinic told me about the Sublocade shot. I decided to give it a try, got the first 300 mg shot 4 months ago. Went back a month later, got another 300 mg shot. I've literally had no withdrawals at all. It’s been 4 months since I got my first shot. I got two 300 mg shots and one 100 mg shot, and I’m not going back to get my 4th. I’m ready to be free from all substances and have my life back. The Sublocade injection works and stays in your system for a very long time, so there should be no reason for you to get any withdrawal symptoms after stopping the shot. Good luck!!!"

• Mic...
• August 26, 2021

"I've been on Suboxone for nearly 3 1/2 years, wanting to get off for good. Today I got my first Sublocade shot, just felt like a bee sting and gone. I've read so many good things about it, and I'm hoping in a few months to be completely finished with opiate-based anything... whoo hoo!! Will post about how it goes. I would suggest this to anyone who wants to switch from subs or wean off, as I tried to with Suboxone but had a really difficult time. I want my life back. Good luck!!"

• Jas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2022

"I spent 1 month on basic subs, which was hard since I am an addict and I struggle taking Tylenol the right way. Also, there was constant fear of running out or losing one. On my 30th day, I switched to the injection, and it was the best decision of my life. Yes, the first 2 months are painful for like 15 minutes, maybe more because I am thin. 1 shot per month for 2 months of 300 mg, and I had no thoughts of using. I am in AA too. Then I did 3 months of 100 mg. So today is 76 days since my last injection, and finally, my sex drive came back and I can poop without pain. A small price to pay for getting your life back. A life on heroin was very hard, but a life on fentanyl is no life. So I am over 8 months sober, and I would recommend it to anyone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 22, 2021

"It's funny, I've said to so many people this injection saved my life, and now coming here I read it over and over :) This should be more thoroughly pushed on people, but unfortunately, it seems the government makes too much money to push people towards an end. I used pills then fentanyl for 10 years, I tried methadone then got patches (fentanyl), I was deep, and I took TWO injections only to forget I needed an injection due to having my life back, and once I was told I'd need to restart (you need to take Suboxone tablets for 7 days prior), I decided, heck with it, it's been 47 days (the max is 42 days before restart) 'I'm clean,' and with the passion and desire to be clean, I dropped those quotations soon after. I'm near 7 months clean now!!! I pray more people find this!! If I could rate higher than 10 I WOULD!!!!"

• Rea...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2021

"Before I started taking this, it was so much trouble for me to travel every week 30 km for me to get my Suboxone. Now I get it 1 time a month. I take injections of 100 mg. I feel great because I'm not dependent on something or someone anymore."

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2022

"Sublocade saved my life! Every time I was hanging out, I wished for a miracle cure to my heroin addiction, and this is exactly that. If you’re ready to stop for good and serious about it, you can go to the doctor and have this miracle injection and never think about heroin again instantly. I had four injections and never went back and haven’t even looked back. My whole relationship with heroin has changed, and I don’t feel anything when I think about it anymore. Couldn’t be more grateful, and it’s free. It’s a no-brainer."

• Add...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 29, 2022

"I was on Suboxone for about 5 years, tried many times to get off, and it was impossible. Started Sublocade shot: 2 months at 300 mg, then 3 months at 100 mg. It has been over 3 months since my last injection, and I have had no withdrawals. A little achy here and there, but nothing I can't handle. It's been a lifesaver, I would highly recommend."

• Ros...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2021

"One of the best medicines invented. I want to thank my doctor and everyone involved in the invention and manufacturing of this medicine. You all have given me my life back, and for that, my most sincere thank you. Thank you."

• MAL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 9, 2023

"After 3 1/2 years on Suboxone, I decided I was done with the pill, I wanted off of it. Talked to my psychiatrist and told her I wanted my life back. Tried Sublocade and have just had my second shot - it does sting like hell. But it’s so worth it! I feel FREE! Once a month, she told me she recommends at least 6 months on it. So, only 4 more months of this. I feel amazing, and I think everyone should take it into consideration! Suboxone saved my life, but I have a young child and was tired of being addicted to another pill. It is very expensive, almost $2000 a month, THANK GOD for insurance. But the pain is temporary, and the memories I get to make with my baby SOBER will last a lifetime! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!"

• Mar...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• April 9, 2021

"I started opioids after my toxic reaction to a daily chemo pill for leukemia (CML). I seemed to have no choice if I wanted a semi 'normal' life. My tolerance increased over the last 5 years from Tylenol 3 to a fentanyl patch to morphine to hydromorphone. I then switched to methadone, then Suboxone. Six months ago, my blood levels were stable. I stopped taking the Suboxone. Shortly after, I went on Sublocade. It has been two months since my last 100 mg injection. WD has been intermittent. Question: how long will it be until all WD symptoms are gone?"

• JDa...
• July 2, 2021

"Sublocade was a game changer. I was on oral meds for 4 months. I hated taking something every day so I could function. I would take extra if I was stressed, same behavior from when I used heroin. I was in sober living, working a NA program, and still never felt 'clean'. I finally got my insurance to cover the injection. I read that it hurt. It did. I got a new doctor who would use ice, inject lidocaine, and THEN the Sublocade. It helped DRASTICALLY. I also read about people getting a necrotic wound. I got one. My doctor suggested I go back to oral meds after it happened, and I refused. I wasn't going back on tablets EVER again. I got my last shot after 22 months on Sublocade. Hoping for no withdrawals after seeing so many others not have any. The painless detox is what brought me to Sublocade in the beginning. My doctor said I needed to go back to tablets and taper, but I refused. I'll for sure withdraw from oral meds. I'll take my chances with just stopping the injection."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2022

"I am about to get my 6th Sublocade shot. I did 300 mg the first shot and the rest of 100 mg. I took Suboxone for 4 years and tried stopping many times unsuccessfully. I could never taper off properly, if I had the pills, I would want to take the full dose, and it was hard mentally to get past that. Once my doctor recommended Sublocade, I was all for it. The first shot is pretty strong but wore off after a day or two, and then I felt fine up until the last week. I had slight withdrawal, just a runny nose and sneezes, but my doctor did offer to supplement with pills until my shot. I haven’t needed anything since that first month. I feel normal, sleeping great, have my energy back. It’s amazing to not have to wake up every morning needing to take medicine or fear the pharmacy running out or going on vacation and not having enough. I wish I would have switched to the shot way sooner. I think the hardest thing is getting over the hand-to-mouth reward system from taking the pills."

• Mba...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 13, 2020

"I have been on Subutex for years. Way better than the shot. Plan on feeling sick, constipated, and giving the system what they want. (Even when they say free) plan on counseling, etc. At $1,700 a shot, plus you have to call the company and tell them month to month to ship my shot to the pharmacy, then to the free drug and alcohol clinic if you can get it. I make $50,000 a year, but I felt so pressured I tried it. I did it for a month. Keep your doctor!!! Not worth it!! To each is their own, but because of my 6 months of probation, I felt pressured."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 29, 2022

"I was excited about Sublocade after hearing so many success stories of getting off the Suboxone. I was on 10-16 mg a day. I had to supplement with 2 mg of Suboxone the first day after the shot. I had the 300 mg 3 weeks ago, now I'm supplementing 6-8 mg, which seems like a step backward. If I don't take Suboxone, I feel like I'm dragging, blah, and in mild withdrawal. I was going to get another 300 mg shot just to see if I needed a higher sustained dose, but I'm afraid I will feel worse."

• Sta...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 15, 2022

"Was addicted to smoking fentanyl and tried methadone and Suboxone. The subs made a bunch of my hair fall out, plus going to the pharmacy daily in my ritzy neighborhood stressed me out, so I’d use coke more. The Dr. offered Sublocade, so I gave it a try. Everything seems great and all. I’ve had my 2 months of 300 mg and 3rd month of 100 mg. Now what? I am due for my next shot or what idk? I don’t want to keep taking stuff. I wish I could stop. I am terrified of withdrawals, and it says you may have them but not for weeks to months after. Well, I am going on the reviews, I guess, and wish me luck. I wish I could talk to someone to see, just seems too good to be true, but here I go. Not going back. I hope. I’ll come back in a few months to report."

• Kat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 5, 2022

"I was an opiate user for 20 years prior to beginning Suboxone treatment in 2017. After 4 years, it became apparent that I wasn't going to be able to come off Suboxone without awful withdrawals, so I figured I was stuck on it for life. Then I heard about the Sublocade injection from a friend. I figured I had nothing to lose. So far, I have had 2, 300 mg shots, and I feel great. No withdrawal, no cravings. I just feel normal again. My next injection is supposed to be 100 mg, but at this point, I'm holding off to see if I'll even need it. The only side effects I've experienced from Sublocade are sleeplessness the day of the injection, some discomfort at the injection site for a few days, and also constipation, which I'm used to from the Suboxone anyway. If you are looking to break the daily habit of needing to take something, Sublocade is absolutely the way to go. It has literally given me my life back!"

• Sco...
• December 3, 2021

"I was on Suboxone for 6 years, 24 mg daily after having a terrible heroin habit. Suboxone gave me my life back. Allowed me to keep a full-time job. But in saying that, being on the program is a pain in the ass. Having to go to the chemist 5 times a week. Running into all the addicts. Just still being dependent on a drug. Swapping to Sublocade, or Buvidal in Aus, was the best thing I did. Holds you better and for longer than my 24 mg Sub. And I found I lost the dependency of having to go to the chemist every day. 9 months on Buvidal, starting on 128 mg. Now I am 2 weeks through my last 64 mg dose to come clean, and I tell you what, I don't even feel the muscle cramps. Nothing. I've heard it is easy to come off, and I believe at this stage because I feel great."

• TrO...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 19, 2021

"I got my first injection today and took my last Suboxone last night. I have read most of these reviews, and I really hope it works for me. I was on 8 Suboxone a day for 5 years. I'll try and keep you updated, so wish me luck. I just hope I feel as normal as possible, considering Suboxone was working great."

• Spu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2018

"I just got my first Sublocade injection. I'm praying it works. It is actually 6 mgs less than what I take daily, so I hope I don't start having withdrawal symptoms. It would really suck because I have been doing so well on Zubsolv."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2023

"I have been on a steady dose of fentanyl for the last 3 plus years with little breaks here and there, but no real hope of a long-term life without using. I don't even use Suboxone correctly. I tried to taper off, but the addict in me kicks in and I just go off the rails and start right up again. I have a job operating heavy machinery, and I can't count the number of times I've nodded out and almost crashed and killed myself or someone else. Because of my addiction, I am dependent on this job to keep up ends, but to feel good enough to work, I feel like I have to be high. The cycle is going to kill me or land me in jail. It's just a matter of time. I got my first injection of 300mg of Sublocade yesterday. They used lidocaine on the injection site, so I barely felt a thing (hopefully this helps someone else out there if the pain of the shot is too much). I actually used fentanyl before and after the injection, which I wouldn't recommend. Day 1: feeling okay... hopeful"

• Dav...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2023

"I recently decided to make the switch from Suboxone to Sublocade. I have been on the generic sublingual 'strips' for 5 and a half years, and I have tried and tried and tried to get off of them on my own. Without going into further detail as to what alternative medicines I was preparing to use to get off of the stuff sans withdrawal, I can tell you that when I saw the ad in my doctor's office for Sublocade, I was excited about the concept. This is a medicine where you have to be serious about recovery. If you aren't, I pray you have the chance yourself to get well. Sublocade is a medicine you can't abuse. You are serious about recovery when you take this. I have had zero withdrawal, only minor side effects on the first day, and the 'pinch' I felt when my doctor injected it into me was rather extraordinary, but it stops hurting in just a few minutes and you FEEL the medication then. I have had no problems since and I am thankful that the price is the same as my strips were, $5. Thank you."