Subutex Withdrawal

Do i need Subutex withdrawal treatment?

Subutex® (buprenorphine) is meant to help you or your loved one get off opioids and reduce the risk of overdose; not make your addiction worse. The reality is, however, that it can be far too easy to develop tolerance to this drug and experience physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms, as a result.

If you or someone you care about are taking Subutex as part of an opioid maintenance program, and you have developed tolerance and withdrawal, you don’t have to be ashamed, but you DO need medically supervised Subutex detox.

Recovery Unplugged is here to offer compassionate and safe medical detox for Subutex withdrawal symptoms, so you never have to endure this nightmare again. Call us today to get help.

Symptoms of subutex withdrawal

Subutex is an opioid-based medication so withdrawal symptoms generally mirror those of heroin, Suboxone® (buprenorphine and Naloxone), and prescription opioid painkillers. Though the symptoms you or your loved one experience may vary based on how long and how much you’ve been using Subutex, some of the more common effects include:

• Stomach Illness (Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea)
• Weakness and Fatigue
• Muscle Cramps and Joint Pain
• Changes in Mood
• Anxiety and Depression
• Fever and Flu-Like Symptoms
• Muscle Spasms
• Irritability and Aggression
• Loss of Appetite
• Sleep Disorder

The risk of Subutex abuse is particularly high when mixed with other types of medications, such as benzodiazepines. If you’re experiencing these or any other withdrawal symptoms related to your Subutex use, it’s important to get help immediately to prevent any further escalation.

SUBUTEX VS. SUBOXONE: The role of naloxone in opioid withdrawal prevention

The primary difference between Subutex and another leading opioid addiction therapy known as Suboxone is the presence of an ingredient called naloxone. Suboxone contains both buprenorphine and naloxone, which can prevent the development of tolerance and subsequent withdrawal. Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the opioid receptors, which means that it lessens the impact and effects of controlled opioid doses.

Naloxone is also used as an overdose-reversal tool in the drug Narcan and has helped thousands of opioid overdose victims find their way to treatment after they have been revived. Without naloxone as a chemical barrier, it may be possible for buprenorphine tolerance and withdrawal to manifest quicker.