Suboxone Warnings

All prescription medications carry with them some risk of adverse side effects, interactions and possible medical complications. That’s why it’s so important to read the label carefully so you know how to take the medication, when to take it and what possible substances may cause a reaction when used in combination. Suboxone is a prescription medication used in the treatment of opiate addiction. Comprised of buprenorphine and naloxone, the narcotic medication can also lead to drug dependence. The sublingual tablets are to be used exactly as prescribed and are available as a daily dose, eliminating the need to report to a methadone clinic for dosing. Buprenorphine is a Schedule III Controlled Substance and partial agonist which can cause opioid dependence.

Respiratory Depression Can Occur When Suboxone is Used with Other Substances

Suboxone can cause considerable respiratory depression, especially if a patient misuses it through means of intravenous injection. Death can occur in this case, especially when the buprenorphine is injected with benzodiazepines including Klonopin or Valium. Other deaths have resulted from the use of buprenorphine and other central nervous system depressants such as alcohol, other prescription opioids, tranquilizers, sedative/hypnotics, phenothiazines and general anesthetics. If Suboxone overdose occurs, immediate medical attention should be sought. When one or more of these substances have been prescribed, it’s important to talk to a doctor about reducing and/or adjusting the doses.

Allergic Reaction, Impairments, Dependence and Withdrawal

Allergic reaction is also possible. Signs to watch for include rashes, hives, bronchospasms and anaphylactic shock. Suboxone can impair the physical and mental abilities needed to perform certain tasks such as driving, especially during the beginning stages of use and during periods of dose adjustment. Chronic use of buprenorphine can cause dependence marked by the onset of withdrawal symptoms once use it stopped or gradually tapered. Because of the naloxone, Suboxone can cause intense withdrawal symptoms if misused by those addicted to heroin, morphine and methadone.

Safe, Medical Detox for Suboxone Dependence

Medical detox is necessary in the case of Suboxone dependence. Safe, quick treatment is available with the Waismann Method of Accelerated Neuro-Regulation. Our program doesn’t use opiates to treat opiate addiction and can rid you of your dependence in a hospital treatment that lasts less than two hours. If you or someone you know is dependent upon Suboxone or other opiates, you deserve to have the best treatment protocol available.

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