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On Subutex Without Prescription For Getting Off Heroin. Is It Effective?

I am currently taking 2mg of subutex a week. I wanted to see an addiction doctor since I was not prescribed to it, but used it to get off heroin about a year ago. Since I got clean illegally no doctor will help. I was wanting to stop completely since I am on such a low dose, but wanted to know if there are any successful cases like mine and if in your opinion it is possible. I did get clean once already, with only about four days of withdraws, but did start again. I just found out I was pregnant and was worried about continuing to taper off. I currently take about .15mg a day and think I can successfully stop without harming my baby. I just want an opinion, and realize without actually seeing me it may be hard, but would love to know what you think.
Tue, 3 Jul 2012
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At this point you can probably stop the Subutex. You are, by all accounts, taking a very small dose. You can also start by skipping a day in between doses in order to try to stop the medication entirely. It's best to be off Subutex during pregnancy if possible. Best of luck with your quest. I hope you feel better.
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On Subutex Without Prescription For Getting Off Heroin. Is It Effective?

At this point you can probably stop the Subutex. You are, by all accounts, taking a very small dose. You can also start by skipping a day in between doses in order to try to stop the medication entirely. It s best to be off Subutex during pregnancy if possible. Best of luck with your quest. I hope you feel better.