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341953 tn?1209481891

suboxone ?

so i have heard a lot about this for use of w'ds off of narcotics, but someone recently mentioned to me that it can also be used for management of pain? has anyone heard this? she said that it wasn't addictive like narcotics but still lifted the actual pain....

when i think of suboxone i think of methadone instead of heroin....and i know that stuff is still bad even though it may be a legal thing they give addicts...


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i am trying to be off ALL my meds this year, but sitting here having some bad pains...thought of what i could do to take it away, but i don't want to do anything i will regret!!!

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What causes your pain?
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I am on suboxone for long term maintenance, the benefits outweighed the risks involved for me.  it is addictive, it is also used for pain management, more so now than when it was first available. there has never been any "euphoric" feeling from suboxone for me, and i WAS on the highest dose possible at one point, it was fairly easy to  taper down from 32 mgs daily to 12 mgs daily, i felt no discomfort from it at all, although i am sure there will be some when it is time for me to come off it, but mild when done properly from what i have heard, i have also heard horror stories too, but did those people taper properly?  i dont know... i have even heard of a few doctors now prescribing it for depression, which i found to be a little odd?  i have a lot of information in my profile about suboxone, links to good sites are available there also.
do your research and read ALL and ANY information available before you make this decision.
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271792 tn?1334979657
I agree with Marcatj. I have heard it used for pain. I know people who have used it for pain. I used it for 16 days to detox off of the pain meds. At that time I did not know it was also for pain mngt, or else I may have looked into it. Yes, it is an opiate, but of a different kind. I would give you the technical terms, but it is confusing..even to me. Perhaps we need someone like FLaddict to explain it. I am just a lay person.

You could go to the Suboxone website and look it up. Good Luck.
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as a matter of fact, it is used for pain relief.. it's been used in Europe for this reason for some time (in addition to treating opiate addiction) and is used here too.  but not often.

it's primary purpose is to treat opiate addiction.

that said, my pain management guy DID just prescribe it to me for pain - short term.  i did not use it to come off opiates, but he knew i had a history of opiate use.

i would google "pain relief" and "suboxone" and see what you find (which is what i did) and then make the best decision for you.

it seems to be helping me, on both fronts,  that said, my doc tried some other stuff on me in conjunction with the Sub, so I don't know for sure what it's doing... but for me, it seems to be helping the pain as well.

i also don't get up and "crave" it, like i did pills... but i have only been on it for a week and a half...

i would do the research, then use your best judgement..

good luck, sweety,
mj
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352798 tn?1399298154
It is my understanding that Suboxone is very addictive. It should not be used long term.
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i don't think suboxone is a choice for pain relief. like the last remark says, it's for treatment of opiate addiction and maybe the side effects may be a little pain relief but you can't use it occasionly and then only for a short period of time. i have a friend whose husband has been on it for about 3 months now. way too long. can't quit that now and has finally resorted to binge drinking. i think it actually put him in a worse spot.
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What is Suboxone?
Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Buprenorphine is similar to other opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin however, it produces less euphoric ("high") effects and therefore may be easier to stop taking.

Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. If Suboxone is injected, naloxone will block the effects of buprenorphine and lead to withdrawal symptoms in a person with an opioid addiction. When administered under the tongue as directed, naloxone will not affect the actions of buprenorphine.

Suboxone is used to treat opiate addiction.

Suboxone may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Important information about Suboxone
Suboxone can cause death from overdose, especially if it is injected with a tranquilizer. Use Suboxone exactly as directed by your doctor.

Suboxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using Suboxone too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Suboxone is not for occasional ("as needed") use. Do not stop taking Suboxone without first talking to your doctor. Your doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms.
In an emergency, have family members tell emergency room staff that you are taking Suboxone and that you are dependent on opioids.

Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Suboxone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired thinking. If you experience drowsiness, dizziness, or impaired thinking, avoid these activities. Avoid alcohol while taking Suboxone. Alcohol may dangerously increase drowsiness and dizziness caused by the medication.
Suboxone may dangerously increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), other pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants. Tell your doctor about all medicines that you are taking, and do not take any other prescription or over-the-counter medicine, including herbal products, without first talking to your doctor.
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