Subutex Withdrawl

[cgaboy88]

Ive been taking 16mg of subutex for a year now..I quit cold turkey and Ive been off of them for 5 days now and Im experiencing horrible withdrawls..How long will this last and what can I do to make it better? Please help me.

[weaver71]

Read the suboxone/subutex FAQs at the bottom of this page. There is a lot of great info and taper schedules. It's great that you where on such a low dose, but consider that 1mg sub is approx. equal to 30-40mg of morphine. The lower you taper the better. Withdrawal seems to vary a lot with subs. I know a guy who was on 2mg for a couple years and tapered very slowly and had almost no symptoms. The schedule I mentioned can be stretched out over more time. The main thing is, relax. Don't let yourself get overwhelmed with anticipation and anxiety. I feel that is a huge determining factor on the severity of the detox symptoms. It shouldn't be nearly as bad as other opiate withdrawal, but could take longer. Subs are a partial agonist, so part of your brain chemistry healed while you where taking it. Do you have an aftercare program in place, AA/NA, counseling, church, or anything to support you when the subs are gone? You will be fine, just don't get in a hurry and relax as much as you can.

By the way, you posted on a thread from 2011, you may want to start a post for yourself. Good luck and keep us posted.

[Help412]

Hi I have been on subutex for over a year now I've been on about 1 mg a day I was wondering if anyone had any info in the withdrawls should I taper down to a lower dose before just stopping, does anyone know what the withdrawl will be like on such a low dose I've heard subutex withdrawls aren't that bad no where near opiate withdrawls it's time I quit but I'm so afraid of the withdrawls I wish there was some way that I didn't have to withdrawl or just have mild ones if anyone knows ways to help w the withdrawls or info on how bad and long they last help pls!

[cleangimnow]

I was on subs for 2 years. You will experience withdrawals that are terrible and last a long time. Ct is doable but you are a high dose. I jumped off at 2 mg. I'd recommend tapering because you are at a high risk of relapsing on your original drug of choice. It is up to you but that is what I think. Please feel free to message me. I have a lot to say about sub and can answer questions if you want my take on it after being on it and researching more than necessary. But, hey that's just how I am.

[brians_wife]

I have never delt with subs but vitamins c b12 and b6. Hylands for restless legs. Bananas. Lots of hot hot showers. Exercise even if its just walking around the house. Keep posting. I'm sure someone with more info will come along. Dont give up you can beat this! :)