Subutex for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 2)

• JL1...
• February 13, 2012

"I started taking pain meds after having many, many operations. I was on pain meds for years, from 1996 to 2005. I was up to 140 mg of methadone and five 30 mg roxicodone for breakthrough pain a day. I was tired of taking this stuff. I got down to 5 mg of methadone a day and quit. I was miserable! I went through serious withdrawals! I called a doctor 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 have never touched another pain pill since. It works 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

"Self-educate, self-education, self-educate. Learn everything 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 doses under 60-80 mg oxycodone, I do not recommend it, that's like killing an ant with a sledgehammer. It takes my cravings and withdrawal symptoms completely away, my use was about 150 mg oxycodone a day. Yes, it does have a pretty nasty withdrawal itself when stopped. It's less intense but lasts far longer than 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 milligrams when I jumped. I had low energy for about 8 weeks after stopping."

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

"So I have a pretty good dependency on painkillers, oxycodone 15 mg to be exact. I was snorting about 120 to 210 mg a day, it varied from day to day. I have a buddy that had some Subutex. I bought 8, 8 mg pills from him, and I've been slicing them into 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."

• bas...
• April 20, 2012

"Suboxone/Subutex has saved my life. After five years of opiate addiction, this medicine has set me free. I feel content with life and normal, for once. Buprenorphine is truly a miracle and lifesaver. If you want to get clean, and you can find a doctor that truly wants to help you and understands addiction, there's nothing standing in your way. It is expensive without insurance, but it is worth it. I take 16 mg of the Suboxone films a day, and I have not had a craving since I started taking them. If you want to get clean, this is the best way to begin that process."

• Not...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2018

"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 years 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 without meds, do it, otherwise, you are just trading one addiction for another."

• Ano...
• April 20, 2019

"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, everyday 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 doctor 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 every day on it has been great!"

• Ncs...
• August 18, 2018

"It helped me to get clean and lead a productive life, but I’ve been dependent on buprenorphine for twice as long as I was hooked on pain pills. I’m finally trying to come off of it after 6 long years, and if I had known how hard it is to come off of it, I would’ve never taken this route. I’m thankful that it helped me to lead a “normal” life, but the withdrawals are so much more intense than opioids. If doctors would prescribe this medicine short term and at a low dosage, it would be a perfect solution, but typically they put you on the highest dose possible and suggest you stay on it for a long time. It’s really sad, and it makes me angry that doctors prescribe this to people the way they do. If you need help getting off heroin or pain pills, I would recommend taking this medicine for a short time, and it will work wonders! But any longer, and you’ll just be trading one expensive addiction for another."

• Anonymous
• February 19, 2011

"I am a recovered IV heroin user. I have tried many other treatment options, and the only one that worked is Subutex. I have been on it for about 5 years now and have very slowly decreased my dosage from 16 mg daily (2 pills) down to a very small fraction of 1 pill (probably only 1 mg daily). So, I will soon be free from this medicine as well. I highly recommend this option to anybody that wants to quit using opiates. As the posters have said, you actually have to want to stop using, and create a strong desire within yourself to get clean, and keep a positive attitude and belief in yourself that you can do this, even if you have failed before. Be strong and you will get through the very mild bad part, which is only for a week or two."

• Nun...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 22, 2019

"I've been on subs for ten years now, was the only way to stop 16 years of addiction to heroin without relapsing, but this drug is harder to get clean from compared to heroin. I tried for one week and it was hell, I've never been in so much pain. My bones hurt so much, felt like ants running in my blood, the sweat, the shivering, no sleep at all. It is hell 10 times worse than heroin. If you start taking subs, take it only for a couple of weeks. After that, you can’t stop taking it. I’m reducing it now to 4 ml a day. I want to stop taking it as I've been told the long-term use of subs is not good for your health. All the best to all."

• Che...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 28, 2020

"I have been on Subutex for a couple of years after 25 years of methadone maintenance. It was a godsend. I strongly recommend it for opiate addiction. It was also helping with severe pain due to severe osteoarthritis, but not a lot. I stopped taking it at 0.4 mg two weeks ago and, apart from fatigue, am absolutely fine. It was my own idea to detox. Feeling mentally positive. Hope this helps."

• joh...
• March 13, 2010

"I would like to say to anyone that really wants to quit abusing opiates that Subutex saved my life. I've been abusing prescription pain medicines for 5 years. I began taking Suboxone, then after about a year switched over to Subutex because it cost less. Today I have no cravings and live a very normal life. At least I will not go to jail on a felony drug charge if I'm caught with them, and I'm taking them under doctor's supervision. I thank God and my wife for standing by me through all this. I've come a long way."

• Cin...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 25, 2020

"Subutex saved my life. I had been opioid dependent for 7 years. From one 5 mg a day to 100 mg just not to feel sick. I've been on 8 mg to 16 mg Subutex for 5 months, and although I still crave occasionally, I'm not pill seeking or dope sick. I know eventually I will need to come off Subutex, and I'm okay with that. My life no longer revolves around my next pill or whatever is available if no pills. I hate that life."

• Lou...
• April 13, 2018

"I have tried Suboxone and methadone, but Subutex is by far the best! It saved my life. I was addicted to H for about 10 years, and I got a doctor to prescribe me Subutex and watch me closely, along with weekly drug tests. And I have been the most clean ever in 10 years. I can walk with my head held high now. Feels real good to be normal again!"

• Lif...
• January 27, 2012

"I am currently on Subutex and have been for almost 2 years. Like many others have said, it is a great medicine to be on if you really want to quit your habits. It can be a long process for some, and for others, it may take not long at all. Some people use it for pain management. But I myself have done good on this medicine. It's been such a long road for me, like I'm sure it has for the rest of you. I am now finally getting down to such a low amount and soon should be free from Subutex. I know my addiction will always be there, but with the right help, I can stay clean!"

• A F...
• January 17, 2021

"After taking pain relievers every day for years, I would be taking them just to avoid withdrawal. I literally woke up every day with withdrawal, and even if I wanted to stop, I couldn’t because I was so afraid of withdrawal. I was prescribed Subutex 8 mg twice a day. I was so scared it wouldn’t work or would have bad side effects, but I finally did it. I woke up with withdrawal as usual, and even though I was nervous and scared, I took the Subutex, and it worked! Totally stopped my withdrawal completely within a few minutes, the same or even better than if I had taken a Percocet. This is literally a miracle drug. I am still amazed at how well it works, absolutely zero withdrawal and absolutely zero bad side effects. I know how scared you are about going through withdrawal, but with this unbelievable drug Subutex, you can stop taking painkillers with no withdrawal. It’s really amazing. I hope this helps someone one day."

• ElA...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 17, 2019

"I am 59 years old, and after an accident about 11 years ago, I was put on 10/325 Percocets till my surgery. I had a very active life (big job, friends, parties, etc.) and started to abuse the Percocets by taking too many a day. I also used to do a lot of cocaine but always had it under control. A completely different story with the Percocets. Once I figured out that I was addicted, I was put on Suboxone and then Subutex. A few years ago, I tried to get off, and it was a nightmare, and I failed. I am now on a maintenance dose of 8 mg and pretty much know that I will be on it till they put the lid on me. Bottom line is you are trading one addiction for another without getting high. That's the ugly truth!"

• tdp...
• March 6, 2015

"I've been on Subutex for 5 years. I am now being tapered. I've been tapered 1 whole tablet in less than a month. I am trying my best to take care of my newborn and toddler. I have nobody at all that will help me with them so that I can come off. That's making me have panic attacks, severe depression, and anxiety. Does anybody have any helpful advice?"

• jow...
• September 8, 2010

"I have been taking pills since 1997, started with Vicodin and graduated to heroin, Roxicodone, and OxyContin. Been to prison twice because of my addiction. Came home, stayed clean a year, then started again. In August 2010, I was eating 100 30mg Roxicodone a day. It's hard to believe but true. I went to a doctor, and he put me on Subutex, 4 a day, down to 1/4 a day in a 5-day period. Felt okay but a little chilly, cold. This is a miracle medicine for anyone who is using. Please try it."

• You...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 23, 2017

"I’m 34 years old and have had issues with opiates since I was 19. Stayed clean for 6 years after a long and painful withdrawal from methadone that left me feeling like rubbish for 6 months after acute withdrawal symptoms had ended. Relapsed 8 months ago and went to my intake appointment this morning, 2 days into withdrawals from a 90-200+ mg per day morphine habit. Walked out of the clinic with 10 mg of Subutex in my system, feeling “normal” for the first time in months. I had forgotten what that feels like. A huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders. The relief is indescribable-not only from the physical and emotional pain of opiate withdrawal, but relief that I now have a future to look forward to. Miracle drug, in my opinion."

• sun...
• July 21, 2009

"I started the Suboxone program about 1 year ago, but I'm now currently taking Subutex. The reason I've been put on Subutex is due to a work-related injury, and with Suboxone, one cannot take any opiates due to the blocker, and I need the Subutex because I'll be having surgery soon. Long story short... I would recommend a Suboxone treatment program to anyone- you don't have those 'cravings' you once had! If you are willing to stop 'using,' this is the best program available. In my opinion, give the program a try, and finally, you will feel normal again- it's amazing how wonderful you feel knowing you are clean and, most importantly, you are finally back to your old self again."

• bry...
• March 15, 2016

"Subutex took me off the street and helped me to be able to manage my life and get on the right path, just wondering if anyone else has had ankle/feet swelling since starting it? Thanks, y'all, and good luck!"

• Dai...
• October 2, 2019

"I have been on Subutex for about 8 years. I was a heroin addict for a year or so. I was diagnosed with PTSD and depression. Since taking this drug, all the pain and fear went away. I still have depression, but I'm okay with it. Subutex is a wonder drug. I feel good on it. I am on 26 mg. I plan to stay on it for fear of cracking up again, as I hurt myself and others after some sort of mental breakdown. Hope this helps."

• Bup...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 16, 2020

"Don’t take subs for longer than a few weeks. Make sure you get down to about 0.25 mg before you kick. Have been on subs for 10 years. It only did ruin my stomach. Ruined my ability to sleep. But it did this under the supervision of a doctor. This drug is not meant for long-term use. I have gotten down to 0.25 mg, but because I have been on it for 10 years, the withdrawal was terrible. Worse than any opiate withdrawal. 13 days into it and I still can’t sleep. Can’t move because my body is so fatigued and the chills and body aches remain. Don’t take this medication longer than it takes to detox. It will ruin your life."

• Fre...
• April 22, 2009

"Have to agree with many others who have already commented. This medication saved my life. It is important to realize you have to really want to quit using for it to be successful. I had to make meetings a regular part of my life and leave all those behind who continue to abuse drugs. It was really difficult but a lot easier than the last couple of times I'd tried without Suboxone. When I started Suboxone, I'd spent 4 months without using but in complete misery. I was in a perpetual state of opiate withdrawal. I couldn't experience feelings anymore or sleep. My body couldn't even regulate its temperature anymore. After induction, I felt normal for the first time in many, many years. No more withdrawals or suicidal depression."

• Jus...
• June 17, 2010

"After 5 years of abusing my body, my family, everyone around me. I finally went to detox. I cannot say this enough: YOU HAVE TO WANT THIS. Just by taking Subutex isn't going to change your life, you have to change your life, you have to want this. Either stay dirty or stay clean. I have 2 years clean now and love life, I live life now. No more looking for a pill. I got plenty in the cabinet for once. For those that have done it, bravo, the storm might have been rough, but we all made it alive."