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Suboxone

by rfactor, Dec 27, 2006 12:00AM
I have been taking sub. since the 14th of dec and have had no cravings or withdrawals sympt, for my almost (life-long) history of narc. abuse. plz has anyone use this med, and if so how long did/were you on it before decreasing the dosage. is it poss. that the psych. will prescribe it @ a low-dose for me 2 take for a maintanence, so i will not resort back to the narc. usage.i have f/u appt jan. 4th and will see what the "game" plan is. i never want 2 go thru the hell i did trying 2 withdraw from narcs. tks for any input from all of you. Happy new year to all.
Member Comments (9)

by matine, Dec 27, 2006 12:00AM
How much mg of sub. are you taking each day and how many times and what times in the day?

by ferretsrule, Dec 27, 2006 12:00AM
Im glad to hear that the drug is working very well for you.

From all that I have heard and read about sub I know that when I start my detox on it on the 3rd of Jan its going to be a cake walk.

Keep your head up and good luck to you.

by rfactor, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: mat,fer
tks for your feed-back. i am taking 4mg S/L-twice a day--5-6 a/m~~&~~5-6P>M>(1700-1800, it works miracles with my DEPRESSION, where as no other med has helped that---just @ this point, i see all the pros in sub. for sure there are some cons as well.???

by ferretsrule, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: rfactor
keep me updated on what happens "if you do not mind".

Like I said before I am going to start sub on  the 3rd.

If this drug will let me function normally and get me through my 8 hour work day to where co-workers do not have a clue "im set"

Are you working through your detox?

by rfactor, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: ferret
I return to work fri. morning. will keep you posted, i talked with the dr. in reguards to random drug screen, which i am concerned, as i have not discussed ANY of  this with my employer, my addiction,(would have been fired) i would BET!!!he said that sub. is also used as a analgesic.!!!!i did file the office visit on my INS. but did not file the med on my rx plan. i still have  "hurrdles", to work thru,  but praying that all will work out and that the year 2007 will be better than my prev. ones. I have to much @ stake to loose b/c of hydros.

by matine, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: to; rfactor
Thanks

I am on day 4 of using Sub. for rapid detox. Started at 6mg. twice a day down to 2mg twice a day. Tommorrow will be 1mg twice a day. So far feel good. Some ringing in my ears, tired. Will keep you updated. Like you I am sure there is a price here yet to be paid...like the other shoe droping. But I am off Oxy. So for that I am willing to take the chance. Fun fun fun. Spin the wheel. Lay down you $. This your life. KABOOM! Or not.

by ferretsrule, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: rfactor
You cant be fired for your addiction. As far as I know. My company has two programs for addiction,#1 If you are caught with drugs in you when they do randoms they will send you to treatment for 30 days if you get caught after that well you know the answer.#2 If someone was to go to management and tell them they have a prob they would send you to treatment.

I just do not want anyone to know because of my job class,and just plain out being ashamed everytime I walked in to the plant.



Good luck,and keep your head up.

by ferretsrule, Dec 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: rfactor
You cant be fired for your addiction. As far as I know. My company has two programs for addiction,#1 If you are caught with drugs in you when they do randoms they will send you to treatment for 30 days if you get caught after that well you know the answer.#2 If someone was to go to management and tell them they have a prob they would send you to treatment.

I just do not want anyone to know because of my job class,and just plain out being ashamed everytime I walked in to the plant.



Good luck,and keep your head up.

by rfactor, Dec 30, 2006 12:00AM
To: matine/ferret
Thanks 2 you both for your encouraging words. it truly does help. for one does not feel alone. i'm still on the sub. same dosage, have a f/u appt. the 4th. have 2 wait and see what the dr. "orders" i am feeling so good, kinda scary, i wish i could feel like this for i have no craving @ all for the hydros. i was diag. with clinical depression and ADD as well 4 yrs ago, and have been on all diff. antidepressants, also took concerta, metadate for the ADD, which i stopped all the ADD meds 8months ago, but along with stopping the hydros is why i believe i went into a MAJOR nerve break down.(was unable to function for 3-months)!! since the subox  i stopped the wellbutrin&trileptal(MOOD STABILIZER). i plan on talking to the psych.in regards to my ADD, after the sub tx is complete, maybe i should start back on med, have u either heard of the med provigil. i have done lot of research about it and it is recommended for ADD and Depression.lethargy!!!! if i can get control of the DEPRESSION (which i took the hydros for)  which is under control @ present since the sub. but i do not think that it is a long-term med?????? i just want to be able to function and i know that i will have to be on meds all my life.it is all i have ever done. sorry to ramble on tks for reading,"listening"!!!!p.s. as the doctor told me about the random drug screen, i have script for the SUB and it is used for pain. relief of that, can not afford to loose my job..which i enjoy it and do love to work!!!!happy new year-------off to work i go----yeah!!!!
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