Comparing Sublocade vs Suboxone
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Sublocade is a once-monthly injection that is used to treat adults with opioid misuse disorder and is administered subcutaneously (under the skin) into the abdomen. It forms a depot under the skin... View more |
Suboxone is a combination medicine containing buprenorphine and naloxone that is used to treat adults addicted to opioid medications. It should be used in conjunction with a complete treatment... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Sublocade side effects document. |
Common side effects include: constipation, diarrhea, headache, and nausea. See the full Suboxone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Sublocade prices and generic prices |
View all Suboxone prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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| Other buprenorphine brands include: Belbuca, Buprenex, Butrans | Other buprenorphine / naloxone brands include: Zubsolv | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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48 hours |
37 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 637 drugs are known to interact with Sublocade:
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A total of 642 drugs are known to interact with Suboxone:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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November 30, 2017 |
October 08, 2002 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.