My mouth isn't as big as everybody else's. I have trouble with the films but have to get them (cause of the $75 off coupon). When I put the strip in and put my tongue down, it was halfway on the side of my tongue. When I tried to push it over, half of it stuck to my fingernail. I rubbed that on the tip of my tongue underneath. Anyway, I'm pretty sure the whole dose didn't get dissolved under my tongue, in fact found a tiny bit stuck in my tooth. So, am I screwed for the night? OR since it still all got in my mouth and I didn't swallow any undissolved strip should it be OK? Anyone else ever done this?
I screwed up my Suboxone film when It put it under my tongue?
Question posted by linda0982000 on 10 March 2011
Last updated on 3 September 2021 by Jennifertheinspirer
9 Answers
Jennifertheinspirer
3 Sep 2021
I hear you on the films.
I have OFTEN thought whomever invented this film was not thinking it through! Just ARRGH!
Especially when we're having hot n humid weather!
And, with my arthritic hands that DROP things constantly... Alas, I have LOST more than a dose with the films and also have had film stick to my teeth...
Hence looking up this thread.
So, Thank u all for the GREAT answers here.
It was the only place I found an answer to this question!
babydawn
1 March 2021
You can try folding your film in half and putting it under that way, since it sticks out. I shove mine back far so it doesn't stick out
Samantha3290
27 Feb 2020
I am also trying to get use to these films... My dr had me on tablets until my last appt and then without a warning I went to get my script for the more than and walgreens hands me a bottle full of films. I was confused. Called dr and was told EVERYONE WAS SWITCHED.. which i do not believe for 1 second. It is what it is I guess. Now I am trying to figure out which sode of this damn thing I am supposed to put against my tongue?? The shiny side or the tacky feeling side? Does it even matter?
Sassy0606
19 June 2020
I put the shiny side against my tongue, but have done it both ways, and it doesn’t seem to affect the delivery of the medication to me. I’ve been on it for about 6 years, and prefer the film over the pill, but that’s just personal preference, because both worked the same for me. I see where several folks say they take a drink of water, or swish something around in their mouth before using the film, but any of the Doctors that prescribe to me have always told me not to eat or drink anything 30 minutes prior, and 30 minutes after using the film. You can also put the film between the cheek and gum line... Works just the same, and is a little easier to control.
I’m puzzled as to why your doctor would’ve just up and changed you from the pill to the film! I know they stopped prescribing the subutex pill to anyone except pregnant patients, or at Least they did in Tennessee, but I could change to the suboxone pill today if I asked my physician, so I don’t exactly buy that they just up and changed everybody to the film at your doctors office either! Sounds like they’re getting a bigger “kickback” from the film makers than they were from the pill makers to me! Also, don’t talk or open your mouth until the film is totally dissolved. I thought that was bogus BS when they told me that, but I tried it, and it definitely seemed to have an effect! It may be in my head, but hey, whatever works when you’re going through this!! Good Luck!!
Jessielynn487
17 Jan 2020
Cut it in half and then quarters. Put one quarter on one side and the other on the other side. So take a half at once. Use scissors to cut it and when you put it in your mouth do so in front of a mirror. If it gets wet at all its acts as tape doing it in the mirror will guarantee you put it where you want it. If you mess up leave it in your mouth anyway even if you have to leave it in your mouth for an hour for it to dissolve that way you dont waste it. Some people put it on the big vein on bottom of tongue some put it above that and then dont put their tongue down at all or for a min so it sticks good before putting their tongue done. Take half and then the other half when your done or after 30 min or so that way if you mess it up atleast your not wasting a hole one when you get the hang of it then do it whole if you prefer.
Mimik31
22 July 2019
I know this question is super old but I figured I'd post anyway just in case someone has started using Suboxone or the generic version as well. The film strips I have are too big to go under my tongue without it getting stuck on my teeth or sides/top of my tongue. If you can I would suggest putting it on the inside of your cheeks after a sip of water to wet your mouth more OR fold it under your tongue. Or like an answer above cut it in half, take one half and when it dissolves use the other one. Or place one half under your tongue and the other half on the inside or you cheek. I have recently * as of early July 2019 started taking it.
Gilles1988
25 June 2019
You're fine! You mentioned not getting a full dose, No worries as long as it's in your mouth really anywhere & you let it dissolve enough to where you have a tangy, bitter, & numb taste. Good luck
Inactive
27 Nov 2018
I must say I’m happy to hear that I’m not the only one who struggles with placing the strip under my tongue. I am scared every time I go to take it because of fear of failure. Are you supposed to but in directly on the underneath of your tongue ( like actually on the tongue ) or are you supposed to place it more under your tongue like on the base of the mouth. I have screwed up so many. I get them on the side of my tongue, ive had them stick to my fingers. I know I’m not doing it right. Please help
babydawn
1 March 2021
Be sure your hands and fingers are fully dry and not sweaty or clammy when you take the film out of the package. Also, the ones all saying take sip of water prior, the only time you should do this is when your mouth is super dry. Otherwise my dr said drinking things changes the ph balance in our mouth. He said most drs do not stress enough to patients not drink, eat. Or smoke 30 minutes prior to 5aking the film. After placing under your tongue, hold your tongue still and no talking for 30 min. After holding the film under your tongue for 30 minutes you can spit out anything remaining like your saliva bc all of the medicine has ben fully absorbed by then. Hope this helps
babydawn
1 March 2021
under your tongue mam
babydawn
1 March 2021
Be sure your hands and fingers are fully dry and not sweaty or clammy when you take the film out of the package. Also, the ones all saying take sip of water prior, the only time you should do this is when your mouth is super dry. Otherwise my dr said drinking things changes the ph balance in our mouth. He said most drs do not stress enough to patients not drink, eat. Or smoke 30 minutes prior to 5aking the film. After placing under your tongue, hold your tongue still and no talking for 30 min. After holding the film under your tongue for 30 minutes you can spit out anything remaining like your saliva bc all of the medicine has ben fully absorbed by then. Hope this helps
concerned wife sub
8 April 2011
hi linda0982000,
Here's a tip for you. My husband is taking the suboxone films and he folds the film in half and then puts it under his tongue. He was having the same problem as you and he tryed folding it and he said that it still works the same so he does it like this every day.
RockStarPhotog
11 March 2011
It should be fine... they are a little tricky sometimes. Been there, done that. Easier if you use tweezers and take a drink of water first next time. No need to panic... Angie
linda0982000
11 March 2011
Thanks Angie. I always take a drink of water first and I will try the tweezers for sure. The biggest problem I have with them is when I put my tongue back down, tip my tongue isn't big enough to cover the whole strip. Most of the strip of course stays under the tongue, but the corner at the tip of my tongue always ends up on the side of my tongue. If I didn't need the coupons, I would get the tablets. I'm used to dissolving pills, but these strips are a pain.
RockStarPhotog
11 March 2011
No prob... but you will like the strips once you have to start cutting your dose because they are easier to judge dose and to cut, period. Do you take a whole 8 mg strip at once? If so, I can understand your difficulties! Another option for you then would be to cut them in half & take 1 right after 1st half disolves. Hope that helps. Speaking of coupon/savings... what state are you in? LMK. Luck, Angie
linda0982000
11 March 2011
I'm on 8 mg twice a day. I live in Texas, but the coupon came from the suboxone website. It says good until March 31st. One of the nurses at the clinic printed one up for me. Said they've been doing it for a while. Maybe they change the date on it every month? I sure hope so because it has been a life saver.
Nik.Nikita
12 March 2011
RockStarPhotog, how about if I just call you rock star? Anyhow, I tried the strip once, but didn't like it. never heard of any coupons though, good to know. I swish around Biotene in my mouth before I put the pills under my tongue because I can't stand the bitter taste, and also it takes forever for them to dissolve. maybe you could try that. Good Luck. NIK
concerned wife sub
8 April 2011
my husband had the same problem and he tryed folding the film in half and he says it still works the same so he does it like this everyday. hope i could help you.
Nik.Nikita
8 April 2011
Rock Star, I use a bit of Biotene before my Suboxone. Just swish some of the Biotene around in your mouth first, spit it out, and then put he Suboxone strip under your tongue. it helps it disolve when you have a dry mouth. it also has a pleasant taste to it. good Luck!! NIK
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