Sublocade and Pain: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 31, 2019

For Opioid Use Disorder "Sublocade is worth it because you don't have to worry about craving. But my doctor was out of town, and my doctor's nurse aide said she knew what she was doing and took two tries to get it right, and it hurt so bad all down my legs, my back, abdomen, and ribs. Scary. Still hurts. Like she hit a muscle. I'm terrified she did something to my body. It was my 4th shot, and I know that she didn't do it right. So now she scared me into not wanting it anymore."

• Ano...
• February 27, 2020

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Day one and no complaints so far. The burning (not from the needle but from the medicine going into the stomach tissue) subsided after I moved around a little. To inject, they pinch a chunk of stomach flesh, and they alternate between four quadrants/injection sites around your belly button. After an hour, there was little to no injection site sensation/pain. The process was bearable, and I was able to speak normally immediately after. I did use an ice pack a half hour before to freeze the stomach area, and I think that helped. If possible, it’s always best to have someone drive you to your first appointment so that you have one less thing to worry about."

• Wil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 18, 2018

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I was hoping this injection would change things, but it hasn't. It hurt like hell, and now I have a big lump in my stomach. I am craving like never before, and this is not helping with any of that. I will not be taking this injection ever again. What a waste."

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

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Just had my 1st Sublocade injection a 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 withdrawal symptoms. If you can stand to overlook the pain from the injection site, redness, itching, and 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 after my 3rd injection, I will be on the maintenance dose. So I pray it all works out because I would like to use Sublocade to come off Suboxone for good within a year or two, if all goes well. Not worrying about having to take my Suboxone every day, 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."

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

For Opioid Use Disorder "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."

• FFs...
• June 1, 2021

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "I’ve been on Suboxone for over 20 years. Down to 2 mg per day. These days I just use it to take the edge off... but I’m really sick of it, TBH. Although I like the buzz I get from it, I’m tired of having to take it all the time. I don’t really get very sick from withdrawals, but it is uncomfortable, with the usual sweats, cramps, and headaches. I’m hoping this will make it easier. I saw all your success stories, so I figured what’s the worst that could happen? They started me on 64 mg Subudole. They said it’s similar to Sublocade but smaller doses for lower mg addicts. The dose definitely hurts (ouch!), but it goes away within 10 min. ATM I feel okay a few hours later. I definitely still have a buzz, so all good so far. I just want to live life free of this crap for once. Also, I’m on Effexor, which I’ve been able to get down to 75 mg, but I’m not going to lower that until I’m off subs completely. So far, so good."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "So I just received my first Sublocade 300 mg shot for my opiate dependence. I was in withdrawal from heroin when I went in to the doctor. Feeling kind of funny so far. Only been about 30 mins. Pain from the shot was like a very bad hornet sting. Lasted about 5 minutes. Injection site sore. I really need this to work. Otherwise, I have no self-control with heroin."

• Col...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2019

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "So I just received my first Sublocade 300 mg shot for my opiate dependence. I was in withdrawal from heroin when I went in to the doctor. Feeling kind of funny so far. Only been about 30 mins. Pain from the shot was like a very bad hornet sting. Lasted about 5 minutes. Injection site sore. I really need this to work. Otherwise, I have no self-control with heroin."

• Jj0...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2020

For Opiate Dependence - Maintenance "Got the shot yesterday, woke up with a big bruise on my stomach, and the injection site is sore. No serious pain. First morning, about 9-10 am, felt very drowsy. No withdrawal symptoms at all."