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How Long Does The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Suboxone Sublingul Film Remain?

hi i m currently on 22mgs daily of suboxone sublingul film. im having troubles getting a new prescriber and considering just jumping off it. ive been on it since july last year, i also have a 4 month old baby, and no family or friends. how long will the withdrawals last and how bad?
Tue, 12 Apr 2016
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Hi & Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding the timeline for Suboxone withdrawal.
Suboxone sublingual film which contains the active ingredients Buprenorphine & Naloxone is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence and should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psych osocial support.
Generally, most physical withdrawal symptoms will subside after one month, though psychological dependence can still remain.
Symptoms are the worst in the first 72 hours of Suboxone withdrawal. This is when most physical symptoms are experienced.
Then, in the first week after discontinuation of Suboxone, symptoms generally subside to general aches and pains in the body, as well as insomnia and mood swings.
After the second week, depression is the biggest symptom. After one month, users will likely still be experiencing intense cravings & depression. This is the most delicate time after stopping Suboxone use, as users have a great potential for relapse.
Due to this prolonged potential withdrawal, it is important for you have to be in contact with a medical professional to prevent relapse.
Hope you will find this information very useful while undergoing Suboxone withdrawal.
Best wishes.
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How Long Does The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Suboxone Sublingul Film Remain?

Hi & Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concern regarding the timeline for Suboxone withdrawal. Suboxone sublingual film which contains the active ingredients Buprenorphine & Naloxone is indicated for treatment of opioid dependence and should be used as part of a complete treatment plan to include counseling and psych osocial support. Generally, most physical withdrawal symptoms will subside after one month, though psychological dependence can still remain. Symptoms are the worst in the first 72 hours of Suboxone withdrawal. This is when most physical symptoms are experienced. Then, in the first week after discontinuation of Suboxone, symptoms generally subside to general aches and pains in the body, as well as insomnia and mood swings. After the second week, depression is the biggest symptom. After one month, users will likely still be experiencing intense cravings & depression. This is the most delicate time after stopping Suboxone use, as users have a great potential for relapse. Due to this prolonged potential withdrawal, it is important for you have to be in contact with a medical professional to prevent relapse. Hope you will find this information very useful while undergoing Suboxone withdrawal. Best wishes.