Suboxone confusion

[Dog55]

I'm on Day 4 of sub treatment and have had some interesting experiences. I've read tons about this and the more I read the more confused I get. So much seems negative. Anyone have a good story about subs/getting off subs, etc.? I could use some good news now that I'm on the right track to breaking my opioid addiction.

[faith_hope_love]

You sound like me 10 days ago.  I asked so many questions because I truly wanted to make sure I did the right thing.   The main thing is after you have done your research, you have to decide what is best for you.

As for me I chose to use sub. for detox off the lortabs and then directly to a taper to where I will have only been on sub. for 20 days when I am finished.  Since I am doing a short term detox, I kept getting anxious and wanting to drop down quickly and I probably could have but I finally decided after the first 3 days of 8, the next 3 days of 7, the next 3 days of 6mg, that I would drop 1mg every 2 days and tomorrow I will be on day 12 at 3mg.

I got a B-12 shot and am taking a multi-vitamin high in minerals, I bought ltyrosine for energy and haven't used it that much yet, I ordered some protein powder (muscle milk light 25 grams of protein only 195 calories)for smoothies, and I take melatonin for sleep.

I am trying to put my focus on after I am off the sub. now, to get myself healthy and bring my natural energy back.

Were you intially getting on sub just to detox or for longer use?  I wish you  the best.  Lyn

[poetrygirl1960]

I am taking it and have been since my clean date 01/28/08.  I am taking 24 mgs a day, but it has done nothing but help me.  I love it, and I will take it as long as I have to.  Sure beats the alternative!

[allaboutmary]

I am down to a crumb of sub, and doing great .  I have only good things to say about it. It has helped me sooooo much.  A long slow taper is best.  Make sure you feel confident that you won't relapse, then begin your taper off. I have been on it 4 months.  It might take a few more months to get compeletly off it, but I'm not in any rush.  The goal is to get clean and stay clean.

[worried878]

If u keep reading u willl see several who r tapering from sub right now...toomanytimes, flmagi, for starters....they would know more about it than i since i have never taken it...it is ur plan and i do know getting off quickly...i mean a short course with a slow taper is what is recommended to avoid being addicted to the sub..many have unpleasant side effects from it and others feel great....go to the health pages..there is alot of info on sub there...keep posting