Subutex Precautions

It’s important to know that there are safer alternatives to treating opiate dependency that don’t rely on replacements such as Subutex, Suboxone and methadone.

It’s always a good idea to arm yourself with information when it comes to taking a new prescription medication. Opiates are used for pain relief and cough suppression and have certain warnings and precautions that should be followed closely. Because these medications are subject to dependence, abuse and diversion, it’s important to know how to avoid these complications. Subutex tablets contain buprenorphine and are used to treat opiate dependence by lessening the symptoms. Subutex is prescribed for patients who have become dependent upon opiates such as OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet. It may be effective in reducing withdrawal symptoms for some patients but Subutex can also be habit-forming. It’s important to know that there are safer alternatives to treating opiate dependency that don’t rely on replacements such as Subutex, Suboxone and methadone.

What You Need to Know Before Taking Subutex

Before beginning Subutex therapy, patients should read up on possible complications, side effects, interactions, dependence, withdrawal and overdose. This information accompanies the prescription. There may be certain drugs, substances and health conditions that are not compatible with the use of Subutex. Because it depresses the central nervous system, Subutex should not be combined with other substances that have this effect. These include alcohol, other opiates and benzodiazepines. Despite being used to treat opiate addiction, Subutex can be habit forming with prolonged use. Patients may become dependent upon the buprenorphine, which requires a professional, medical detox. Waismann Method has treated thousands of people from around the world for more than a decade, providing detox for opiates such as OxyContin, Percodan, heroin and Duragesic. In addition to treating addiction to these opiates, we’ve noticed an increase in the number of patients seeking detox from opiate replacements such as Suboxone, Subutex and methadone.

Waismann Method Doesn’t Replace One Opiate Addiction with Another

Waismann Method specializes in treating addiction to opiates and opiate replacements. We’ve perfected a procedure that is known to be safe, effective, humane and discreet. Our rapid opiate detox happens in the safety of a hospital where patients are monitored around the clock. Intravenous medications are given to patients to cleanse the Subutex from their opiate receptors. This procedure takes less than two hours and patients awaken a short time later from deep sedation, free of all opiate addiction. The procedure accelerates and manages withdrawal so symptoms develop and pass while patients are sedated. They usually stay in the hospital 3 to 6 days and can be discharged after our medical staff clears them. From there, they can return home to their lives, confident that their Subutex dependence is in the past. Some may choose to extend recovery in our tranquil Domus Retreat transitional living facility. Patients here can regroup, recover and relax with therapies including biofeedback, massage and counseling.

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