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Going of 2mgs of suboxone

I have gone from 16mg to 8mg in 2 months was on methadone for 10 years, the switch was hell but I feel great now. How bad is it going from 2mg of suboxone cold and how long till have some strength back
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677105 tn?1226274313
I jumped at 2mg and it was awful and lasted over a week.  I would also recommend going down lower than 2mg if you can.
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I would defiitely advise to go down to 1mg, then .5, then even crumbs every day or two.  I had a very difficult time come off of 1mg.  You can cut the 2mg pills in half with a straight edge razor and then into quarters, then crumbs.  That's what I did to get to 1mg, per my doctor's instructions...  From what I understand the lower the dosage you stop at the better.  Plus, if your only on 2 months, your in a good spot to taper and be off.  Good luck.
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I am not a sub person but I have heard that it is a real rough one to quit. I would advise tapering on down until you are on a trace amount, then go every other day, then every 3rd day. Take your time doing this.
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