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Subutex and need for fentanyl for medical procedure

Subutex and need for fentanyl for medical procedure

I have been taking 16 mgs. Subutex for about 2 years because of previous Vicodin addiction. I need a medical procedure done that is supposed to be very painful.  That doctor uses fentanyl and I don't know whether to increase doseage, stop Subutex short term, or what???  

Any suggestions, or experiences.  Thanks so much for sharing.
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Call the Dr. who is doing the procedure and ask what you should do or call the prescribing Dr.   I can tell you the two drugs don't mix well together so you really should call.

All the best~
Vicki
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Sara~ I'd suggest getting a doctors point of view on things.  since the two meds don't mix well maybe they could use fentanyl for the procedure and a day or two afterwards and then lower doseage and put you back on the sub?

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