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What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a medication prescribed by medical professionals to treat the addiction of opioid abuse. Opioids are used typically for the treatment of pain and when properly used, addiction is very rare. However, because of the calming sensation caused by opioids to subdue pain, certain instances have shown a tolerance develop as people increase the amount taken to achieve the same initial results.

Opioid dependence is a chronic relapsing medical condition that requires long-term treatment and patient support. Suboxone has been used over the past few years for both maintenance and detoxification in outpatient and inpatient rehab settings. Suboxone is the first narcotic drug available under the Drug Abuse Treatment Act (DATA) of 2000 for the treatment of opiate dependence that can be prescribed by a physician. It is most useful in the office-based settings where patients can recover from opiate dependence without being confined to a hospital or a drug rehab. Nonetheless, Suboxone is not the means to an end when dealing with addiction. For most patients, group or individual counseling as well as participation in self-help programs are essential components of comprehensive treatment programs.

How Does Suboxone Help?

Suboxone (buprenorphine with naloxone) is currently available for the maintenance treatment of opiate addiction. The intention of adding naloxone to the formulation is to deter intravenous misuse and reduce the symptoms of opiate dependence. Suboxone treatment is intended for use in adults and adolescents more than 16 years of age who have agreed to be treated for addiction.

Once detoxification of the individual is completed, Suboxone is used during the maintenance phase of treatment. Suboxone has recently become the drug of choice instead of methadone in the treatment of opiate addiction. Suboxone is the preferred method to methadone because it has a lower potential for abuse and is less dangerous in an overdose.

Suboxone contains a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Buprenorphine is similar to other opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin however, it produces less euphoric (“high”) effects and therefore may be easier to stop taking.

Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. If Suboxone is injected, naloxone will block the effects of buprenorphine and lead to withdrawal symptoms in a person with an opioid addiction. When administered under the tongue as directed, naloxone will not affect the actions of buprenorphine.

Suboxone Dependence

Suboxone can cause drug dependence. This means that withdrawal symptoms may occur if you stop using the medicine too quickly. Withdrawal symptoms may also occur at the start of treatment due to dependence on another drug. Suboxone is not for occasional (“as needed”) uses; therefore, do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor. (See this Suboxone addiction video). The doctor may want to gradually reduce the dose to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms. Allergic reactions include:

  • Difficulty breathing
  • Closing of the throat
  • Swelling of the lips, tongue or face
  • Hives
  • Slow breathing
  • Dizziness or confusion
  • Liver problems such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark colored urine
  • Light colored stools (bowel movements)
  • Decreased appetite for several days or longer
  • Nausea
  • Lower stomach pain





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