Long ago, I was on heavy drugs. then I went through treatment numerous times. I turned to alcohol and only got sicker. I finally found a counselor that really helped me. I can say Suboxone saved me. I was so depressed and leaning on opiates just to make it through the day. With Suboxone, I had a new freedom. I started in August 2013 and was on this forum back then for a couple of months. Last year, for some odd reason, I went up from 2 mg I was on to 8 mg/2mg and after a time started noticing things. Leg swellling, a lot more itching than I had had on 2 mg. Finally, last month I suddenly found myself with a fast heartbeat that would speed up and then slow down. I was hallucinating, sweating, nauseated, and worried. I would sit up at night and take my pulse and feel when it would stop and start. I guess that convinced me it was time to get off Suboxone. It worries me. Suboxone helped my depression immensely. I had tried antidepressants and became allergic to every one they gave me. What am I going to do when I finally get off Suboxone. Over the last month, I dropped down to 1 mg for a few days and went into bad withdrawal so went back to one half and today, a whole tablet. I am feeling better today, although my pulse is weak and it stops and starts.
I read a lot of your stories and comments and realized the best way is to go slow. I read to go down 10 percent every two weeks. I think I will be on a whole tablet for a month. then start cutting down. I am going to look for a liquid taper of some sort. thanks for listening.
Have to stop Suboxone
Re: Have to stop Suboxone
Suboxone is a brand name medication used to treat opioid dependence. It is a combination of two drugs, buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which means that it activates the same receptors in the brain as opioids, but with less intensity, and helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, which blocks the effects of opioids and can prevent abuse of the medication.
It is usually taken as a sublingual tablet or film, which is placed under the tongue to dissolve. It is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may also include counseling and behavioral therapy.
Suboxone has been shown to be an effective treatment for opioid dependence and has several advantages over other treatments. For example, it can be prescribed in a doctor's office, rather than requiring treatment in a specialized clinic, and it can be taken at home, rather than requiring daily visits to a treatment center. However, like all medications, Suboxone has potential side effects and risks, and should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
It is usually taken as a sublingual tablet or film, which is placed under the tongue to dissolve. It is often used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that may also include counseling and behavioral therapy.
Suboxone has been shown to be an effective treatment for opioid dependence and has several advantages over other treatments. For example, it can be prescribed in a doctor's office, rather than requiring treatment in a specialized clinic, and it can be taken at home, rather than requiring daily visits to a treatment center. However, like all medications, Suboxone has potential side effects and risks, and should be used under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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Re: Have to stop Suboxone
Jo,
Thank you for your post. I hope you are making some progress. Keep us updated. I am also trying to come up with a taper plan. I don't manage my dosing very well.
Great response to your post by William.
Thank you for your post. I hope you are making some progress. Keep us updated. I am also trying to come up with a taper plan. I don't manage my dosing very well.
Great response to your post by William.
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Re: Have to stop Suboxone
Jo2 wrote: ↑Sun May 01, 2022 8:54 am Long ago, I was on heavy drugs. then I went through treatment numerous times. I turned to alcohol and only got sicker. I finally found a counselor that really helped me. I can say Suboxone saved me. I was so depressed and leaning on opiates just to make it through the day. With Suboxone, I had a new freedom. I started in August 2013 and was on this forum back then for a couple of months. Last year, for some odd reason, I went up from 2 mg I was on to 8 mg/2mg and after a time started noticing things. Leg swellling, a lot more itching than I had had on 2 mg. Finally, last month I suddenly found myself with a fast heartbeat that would speed up and then slow down. I was hallucinating, sweating, nauseated, and worried. I would sit up at night and take my pulse and feel when it would stop and start. I guess that convinced me it was time to get off Suboxone. It worries me. Suboxone helped my depression immensely. I had tried antidepressants and became allergic to every one they gave me. What am I going to do when I finally get off Suboxone. Over the last month, I dropped down to 1 mg for a few days and went into bad withdrawal so went back to one half and today, a whole tablet. I am feeling better today, although my pulse is weak and it stops and starts.
I read a lot of your stories and comments and realized the best way is to go slow. I read to go down 10 percent every two weeks. I think I will be on a whole tablet for a month. then start cutting down. I am going to look for a liquid taper of some sort. thanks for listening.
I want to add to my previous post that your side effects have me thinking. I have had some similar things. I hope to hear an update about your situation. As I mentioned, I don't manage my dosing very well. I take it throughout the day, rather than at once. I need to improve this. Best of luck.