subutex

[cottoncandy9]

Been on subutex for 5 days. the first 2 days were great...then on day 3 i got a migrane. went to doc and she gave me meds. still getting headaches. Also, why did I have tons of energy and felt fine the first 2 days and now I'm sick to my stomach, tired, and have head aches?

[salsinator]

Subutex is an opiate and at the right dose, it will completely take away all of the w/d symptoms - that primarily why most people go on it - to avoid going through withdrawal.  Your dose of subutex would have been factored by the amount of your drug of choice that you were taking.  From what you have described, it is highly possible that your sub dose is too low and you are experiencing some withdrawal.  I too suboxone for 4 years and never had one withdrawal symptom - that is until I withdrew from the sub.  Some people do get headache from sub, and some people take a few day to adjust to the medication too.  I found that regular old Ibuprofen worked just fine for me and I have migranes.   Sub can sedate too - especially later in the day, but that should go away within a week.  I don't know about the Treximent and comments that kajama added, but she is probably right - although other than benzo's, sub usually does pretty good with other medications.  Hang in there, try to relax and continue with your dose - best taken in the morning.  You should stat to get used to the sub very soon.  See what the doc says next week and if things do get worse, call the on call number like those have suggested or if things get really bad, go to the ER.  Good luck.

[kris123]

i agree i don't think subutex will take away all the w/d symtoms.  I think you still go through some of that.

[kajama]

just in my experience with working for a neurologist Treximent is the same as immitrex (just under another name) some people can't take it cause it can cause you to have migraines, shortness of breathe and chest tightness. Being on Sub, it also has side effects that can cause migraines.  Almost all meds will cause headaches. Now Sub doesn't alway take away all withdrawal symptoms and of course Headaches are withdrawal symtoms.  As far as going to doctor with all side effects, just call the office and a nurse will be able to answer questions for you or get in touch with doctor to give you an answer.  If you can't do that then call the pharmacy and ask them and they should be able to help you....Hope that helps some.

[GA Guy]

What was your drug of choice and dosage before taking the Sub?

[avisg]

vicki is right your doctor most likey has an on call number i would check into it

[vicki595]

Okay...we're not doctors here,as you know.  But,I have two suggestions : Read about Sub. in our health pages,upper right corner. There's much info there .  Next,call the NP. Someone should be on call to answer a question,I would think.
Take care~
Vicki