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Should The Dosage Of Saboxone Be Increased For Tiredness?
ive been on saboxone for 2 wks am on 14mgs nw first wk was great no hanging out then it went down grumpy tired at 5pm do u think i shld go up on my dose i was on 45mgs of methadone for ten plus years so thought i wld be fine on this low dose i love being clear headed but am affraid im expecting to much from this new drug saboxone what do u think doc
Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Hi welcome to HCM.
Its not advisable to increase the dose of suboxone as it would lead to side effects like respiratory depression and constipation.It can also lead to excessive sedation and reduced alertness.The dose of suboxone should not be compared to that of morphine as the two drugs differ in their efficacy and potency.I advise you to go with 14 mg dose and wait until the full pharmacological effects set in.Consult your doctor for further help.
Thank you
Its not advisable to increase the dose of suboxone as it would lead to side effects like respiratory depression and constipation.It can also lead to excessive sedation and reduced alertness.The dose of suboxone should not be compared to that of morphine as the two drugs differ in their efficacy and potency.I advise you to go with 14 mg dose and wait until the full pharmacological effects set in.Consult your doctor for further help.
Thank you
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