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What Are The Side Effects Of Prolonged Use Of Suboxone?
Hello, I have been on suboxone for a little over 3 years. I want to come off it because of the negative side effects of being on it for too long. The suboxone doctor I see is very nice but honestly is an idiot. He thinks I won t have any withdrawals because I ve been on a low dose for over a year. He thinks I can just stop. I know first hand that s not true because I tried doing that before and the withdrawals are horrible!!! I m very scared to go through withdrawal because of having anxiety disorders. And when an addict like me goes through drug withdrawals, they re anxiety is usually worse. Is there any medication that will help with withdrawal symptoms? I did hear there are some. But what are they? Thank you for helping. -C.H.
Thu, 30 Jun 2016
Hello CH
Clonidine, phenergan, and ibuprofen can help with the withdrawals.
That said, you're absolutely correct that going cold turkey off Suboxone will result it withdrawal symptoms regardless of the dosage. A slow wean over about a month is what I would suggest were you my patient
Clonidine, phenergan, and ibuprofen can help with the withdrawals.
That said, you're absolutely correct that going cold turkey off Suboxone will result it withdrawal symptoms regardless of the dosage. A slow wean over about a month is what I would suggest were you my patient
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