First day on Subox

[momojoe]

Hi everyone, I am helping my son wean off oxy's. This morning at 8:00 this morning he called me and I went right over. (I am holding the Sub) I gave him 1 pill 2mgs and he felt better within a 1/2 hour. He has been with me most of the day and doing fine. It is now 7:00 ish and he is still doing fine.
I am waiting for it to wear off. I am thinking this low dose will wear off sometime tonight .... any ideas?
brief history: He was normally taking 3 80mgs of oxy every other day or every day. Monday was 2 80mgs Tuesday was 2 30mgs and today just 2 mgs of subox.  

[DawnTreader]

You're so brave to try again for your son. Been through a lot of what you're talking about. Two things, Suboxone was a wonder drug for me in helping me through a horrfiic w/d. It does fill the opiate receptors fairly long term (24/36 hours they say- depending on the metabolism of the addict), so if the subox dosage is adequate your son does take anything else it's not going to find receptors to bind to so he won't get the high, it'll just wash out of his system without re-starting the w/d clock. Of course, I'd not share this info with him, but it might be helpful for you. Subox side effects are NOTHING in comparison to what he has been taking, and as you've read here short term use can be the difference between moving towards life and a junkie's death. It was for me. He can also go back to is short term if he hits cravings or hard times of needing to use- as a safety net. Talk to your doctors more when you can. The other thing is subox doesn't help the horrible insomnia that is such a curse for w/d. Life without enough sleep is too hard for people not going through detox. Trazadone is an old anti-depressant that is totally non-addictive and often used for insomnia related to opiate detox. Again, it helped me. Best to you both!!!

[feohmoon]

I was going to ask you if he would like this.  As I said, I am not usually one for something of this nature, but now...This has truly been a godsend.  I am so thankful to have come across it.  
I also want to learn more about everyones story...I have read so many, but I just cannot remember.  That is so frustrating...memory loss appears to be somewhat common in detox.  Ugh!
Have a wonderful day...talk with you soon!
Peace and love to you -

[allaboutmary]

Thats a great idea to get Joe to come on the forum.  It will make him feel so much better to know he is not alone in this. He will get so much information on addiction here and the more you know the better you will do.  So many great people and we even get silly and have fun sometimes.  

[momojoe]

okay client not here yet....I have a few minutes

I have not set up a profile. I will do that today or tonite.
I pm'd a few that pm'd me.
but I have so much to say to all of you! You have been an inspiration to me and I will continue to stay here and be a part of this community. I really want to get to  know you each and feel bad that I have not learned YOUR stories better. My dream to be able to help someone else some day. I would like to say to anyone that has this challenge ahead of them, keep up the good work! You are all wonderful people to be here helping and supporting others. It inspires us to keep going and know that there are others out there. My wish is to get Joe on here. Maybe he can help someone someday get through there tough times. I will suggest it to him today.
I think it would really help him to meet all of you!
My client just called and is on her way. I have 10 minutes haha
Have a GREAT day!!
big hugs!

[allaboutmary]

Go into "My Medhelp" at the top of the page and fill out profile info.  I think people can still get your pm's even if you don't fill out a profile. Not sure, but think so.  
How is your son today ?   Your doing a great thing helping him.  Good job Mom !

[feohmoon]

I am pleased to see that a particular post was removed, I think that was quiet appropriate seeing as how this sweet lady has enough to worry about.  Clearly mommajo is awesome and has the support, love and admiration of most.