juliah1
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Reged: 11/08/04
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Has anyone out there done a 2 week taper with suboxone? I'm on one now (started Tuesday). I'm having a bit of trouble going down from 4 mg to 2mg and my doc is aware of this. I'll meet with him tomorrow. Anyone else have a bit of a hard time at any point? Thanks, juliah
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tone
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Reged: 06/29/03
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Loc: Chicago
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why not wait another 10 days and let your body become accustom to 4 mg very well before dropping to 2?
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mrriddle
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Reged: 03/16/04
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if they are the orange scored sl tabs try cutting some in half and take 3mgs for a couple of days, take a whole one in the morning or whatever, then take the other half at nite. when i first got mine i was taking 6mg a day, i just went 3 days w/o taking any and before that i was taking 1mg a day for a few days-can you give sm 1 your pills and have them dispense them to you? good luck
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beansforyou
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Reged: 03/07/03
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i have a question regarding suboxone too. i have found that the longer i am taking this (i think its been about a month) the more tired i get with smaller and smaller doses. sometimes i take a half of a half of 2mg, and it knocks me out! im at work and all of a sudden im writing down notes and im actually dreaming and when i go back and check my notes, they make absolutely no sense. lol. kinda funny, but i cant be this unfunctional at work. they didnt do this before, or at least i was taking 2, 3x a day, now I can barely take 0.5mg at any given time.
anyone else notice this?
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juliah1
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Reged: 11/08/04
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Thanks for your responses. I have emailed my doc asking if I can hang out at 4 mg for awhile.
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LuckyDee
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Reged: 02/05/02
Posts: 121
Loc: Georgia
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Julia, I think everyone is different, because I tapered off in two weeks, started at 2mgs twice daily and tapered to 1/2 of a 2 mg. once daily then stopped completely with no adverse effects. I did notice a little drowsyness at 1/2 daily, but these little pills are very potent. Overseas, Doc's only prescribe 1 mg. daily for withdrawals and people do say this amount works great for them. I believe Doc's in the U.S. over prescribe because I can't fathom taking 8 to 16 mgs daily without it knocking me out. Subutex, suboxone is miracle if taken correctly and not abused.
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nikkicat
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Reged: 11/30/04
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I hope someone can and will answer my question regarding Temgesic and Suboxone. What is the typical strength of the Temgesic tabs and if I use Temgesic to withdrawal from hydro what is the equivalant to Suboxone. For example, Luckydee says he/she took 2mgs of the Suboxone twice daily to alleviate withdrawal symptoms. How many Temgesics would equal that amount?
I would really, really appreciate a reply and some help.
thanks!
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FatWang
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Reged: 10/31/04
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I was on 32mg a day for months. I felt completely normal. I have heard others at higher doses. If you are coming from strong opiates, it can be difficult.
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Stephie43
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Reged: 11/29/04
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Hi,
I am new to this site. What is suboxene used for? Can it be purchased from an OP?
Just curious.
Stephie
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nikkicat
Newbie
Reged: 11/30/04
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Stephie,
Suboxene is used to for withdrawal for opiates eventhough it is an opiate itself. The withdrawal from suboxene is less intense than w/d from hydrocodone. Suboxene is Temgesic but it has something addded which prevents over abuse and injection because it is a very strong opiate. It's pain killing ability is minimal but it has been praised as a miracle drug for those trying to quit hydrocodone. Pleas corret me if I am wrong about a few things, anybody.
You can't find Suboxene from an OP, but there are a few sites that carry Temgesic. Whether they deliver or not I don't know.
Let me know if you have anymor questions!
NIKKI
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FatWang
Newbie
Reged: 10/31/04
Posts: 49
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Do not buy this from an OP. It is easy to get from a doctor's office. It will be far easier and far cheaper, with no chance for scams. I would strongly suggest that you go to the samsa webpage and find a doctor near you.
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lovely11
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Reged: 01/03/04
Posts: 336
Loc: With my dog at my side
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Quote:
Subutex, suboxone is miracle if taken correctly and not abused.
This is absolutely true.
My experience was that I was prescribed 30 tablets. I took them for four days and used 7 tablets in those 4 days. I took 1/2 pill 4 times the first day, 1/2 pill two times the next day, by day three I was breaking them in 1/4's and never took any more after the third dose (which is 3/4 of 1 pill). On day 4 I was feeling wonderful without any w/d symptoms at all. I took 1/4 of 1 tablet the fourth day and that was it. I have felt fine from then on. I've never been more amazed at how they completely prevent w/d. And for those of you that are curious, I was at an ungodly daily usage.
Unfortunately, I was not successful at staying off the hydro. I take them as prescribed now with only an extra every now and then where as before, it was getting way out of hand. I guess I'm not entirely ready to give them up completely. But I do know now that I can do it and I also know this drug works! Plus, I have 23 tablets stored away that should help me through this process at least a couple more times and maybe one of those will be permanently successful. I still have hope.
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Lovely - devout dog lover
I wish I were half as good as my dog thinks I am.
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expressman
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Reged: 11/01/04
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I started my suboxone regime last night. Was prescibed 2mg twice a day for first couple of days and anywhere from 1-3 a day after depending on how it is working. My plan is to be off as soon as possible. I was lucky enough to find a caring Dr. who is not in it to make a fortune and really wants to help. It took calling about 8 Dr.'s in my area to find this guy, the others were either full indefinetly or wanted like $3,000 for a 2 month program. This Dr. will cost a total of about $500. Those little orange pills are great. Took first one after being in withdrawal and,"poof", felt normal in minutes. Amazing! Have a great day all,
R/Express
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