Buprenorphine Suboxone Review

I am currently on Suboxone (buprenorphine) for pain in my lower back due to scoliosis and a pinched nerve as well as for the pain in my lower left leg and foot. Though Suboxone is usually prescribed for the treatment of opioid dependency it can also be used as a strong pain relief medication. I was like many others, I have tried most of the really strong opiates, (ex. oxycodone, morphine, etc.) and found that even though it did give me some relief it was also giving me something else I did not ask for nor want; DEPENDENCY TO OPIATES!! One day I was talking to my doctor and he introduced me to a new medication called Suboxone. I had my doubts about this medication. I mean isn't this just replacing one opioid for another? Well to that question the answer is no.Suboxone has been a blessing to me. It helps me live a normal life once again. Yes I will always have some sort of pain but with the correct use of suboxone, I am finally getting the relief I have longed for. Suboxone is partial opioid agonist (buprenorphine) and an opioid antagonist (naloxone). The Buprenorphine (the primary active compound) reduces patients' opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms. In addition, buprenorphine may discourage patients' use of non-prescribed opiates by binding tightly to the mu receptors, therefor blocking the effects of other opiates. The naloxone component in Suboxone is there to help discourage diversion and misuse. Suboxone is usually administered in an office based setting but can be prescribed to take home buy certified doctors. Not all doctors can prescribe suboxone, under DATA 2000, qualified physicians may obtain a waiver allowing them to prescribe and/or dispense approved usage and dosage of a Schedule III-V medications for the treatment of opioid dependence.Suboxone administered at the appropriate dose may be used to:

• reduce pain
• reduce illicit opioid use
• help patients remain in treatment

by doing the following

• help masking pain signals sent to the brain
• suppress symptoms of opioid withdrawals
• as well as decreasing cravings for the use of other opiates

Though suboxone is not highly used for the treatment of pain it has been studied and proved effective. Suboxone is the perfect medication for sufferers of pain and for persons suffering from pain as well as opioid dependency caused by other strong narcotic opioid pain medications. While taking suboxone inform your doctor or prescriber of all medications you are currently taking. 

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SUBOXONE*

If misused, suboxone can cause fatal injuries if injected with conjunction with the use of tranquillizers. Suboxone is an opioid and may cause withdrawals if you suddenly stop taking this medication or if taking this medication in a way then it was intended or prescribed. Your doctor will gradually reduce your dose to minimize or eliminate withdrawal symptoms. It is asked that you or a family member carry around a medical alert card as to inform any doctor that you are currently being prescribed suboxone so that reasonable measures can be taken if admitted to the hospital. Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. As suboxone may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or impair your thinking.

BEFORE USING OR TAKING SUBOXONE

• tell your doctor of all current medications you are on
• if you have lung problems or difficulty breathing
• if you have a head injury
• kidney problems
• gallbladder problems
• adrenal gland problems
• low thyroid
• an enlarged prostate
• if you have problems urinating
• alcoholism

Suboxone is rated by the FDA as a pregnancy category C meaning it is not known whether suboxone will harm an unborn child. Do not take suboxone if you are nursing your child or if you are pregnant or may become pregnant.