How long do SUBOXONE withdrawals last?

[Sub2009]

Hi guys! hang in there, I am clean 35 days from Suboxone and still feeling no energy, murmurs, sleeplessness, anxious, dirreahea and feel depressed at night times.  The first day was hell! I felt a big snake biting me and it took one day to feel that pain and afterwards I knew I can do this and get off Suboxone.  I was on Suboxone 2mgs for 6 months and tried to taper down...  Can anyone tell me how long Suboxone withdrawals last???? im so anxious to know because I really can't wait to feel back to normal.
Thank you and God Bless all of you.

[Sdefany]

I was on eight mg suboxone three times a day for eight and a half years.  I have been off for five weeks but still feel like its the first day over and over again. WHEN WILL IT END!?

[yukoncd]

I have been taking the smallest amount over the past 2 years, maybe .25 to .50 of a 8mg film.  I have continued to take it bc every time I try to get off I fail.  I have never been able to make it past the 3rd day which is so frustrating bc I feel trapped.  I am a single mom with 2 kids and full time job and no time to take a week to "tough it out".  I have tried everything and wonder how long is the worst over?  I expected some discomfort but the pain in my chest and trouble breathing is the worst.  the flu symptoms are no joke either.  Is there any trick or suggestion to get through the worst?

[digger1976]

Great post TysonRed, I wish you all the luck in the word my friend, you got this!

[TysonRed]

For myself it was about 6wks before I felt as close to 100% as I was going to be. Almost all of the symptoms were gone for the most part and the rest has been purely psychological. When using suboxone, or other opiates for that matter, I was just so used to waking up and having that slight pick-me-up feeling. So having energy and dealing with bouts of anxiety related issues continued on and off but part of that is just how my body works I suppose. The worst part is a little over a year I took a single norco and it progressed slowly over a few months right back to where I started. Its embarassing, sad and just straight stupid but it happened. I can't stress enough that initial w/d's are hard but staying clean is sometimes even harder. For me it was like winning the battle but ended up losing the war down the road. So when you do start feeling "normal" again remember to always keep your guard up. This was about 4yrs ago and I'm currently back on Sub and hoping to quit here soon. My personal opinion about Buprenorphine is in some cases it's the right way to go if your addiction is seriously life threatening. As we've found out though its just another addiction but I'm able to live without 99% of the occasional cravings. I will be getting of Sub as soon as I can and I'll make sure to post my 2nd experience and how it goes. I wish everyone out there the best of luck with whatever addiction they may be dealing with. We have the strength to stay sober, its about finding it and staying strong. Take Care!

[scottyk1]

Hey everyone who is suffering from withdrawls from Suboxone. I was taking Subs for over 5 years and had had enough. I decided to taper down from 24mgs/day, to 1 mg a day for over 6 months. I stayed on just the 1mg/day for 2-3 years! When it came down to my last sliver of the film I knew tough times were ahead because I've tried to stop unsuccessfully several times prior. The 1st 10 days are filled with nausea, tremors, anxiety, insomnia and no energy. Also you feel like an emotional wreck, crying for no reason at times. I'm on my 24th day free of Subs and most of the physical symptoms are gone. I still am having problems sleeping and restless leg type of stuff. Muscle twitches and sweating with tightness in my chest. How long will this last???

[toothfairie]

hi Ryan....this is an old thread so go to the top of the page and hit "ask a question" and post it there....that way more people will see this and can give you advice and support....this site is great for both those....and more people with sub experience can help you with WDs symptoms...good luck and post that new thread!  we are here to help!!