Bunavail and Withdrawal: What Users Say

• Duk...
• December 28, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "I was on Percocets for 7 years, and then I started using Suboxone when I was ready to quit. I used Suboxone for two years. I ran out of subs one month, and one of my friends gave me 10 strips of Bunavail, and I had to take 3 strips to stop withdrawal. It didn't give me half the feeling that the Suboxone gave me, so I ended up quitting Suboxone and everything cold turkey. Very, very tough, but I did it. I relapsed 6 months later, used for a month, and decided to quit again. This time I didn't use any Suboxone, I went straight to the Bunavail. I actually cut the patch in half and took 1/2 each day for the first 5 days. After that, I just stopped just to see if I was going to have any withdrawal, but it never came. Now I'm just trying to be strong and stay clean."

• Lil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 2, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "This medication gave me headaches from the very first dose. They lasted 3 weeks. I volunteered to try Bunavail, so I stuck it out for 3 full months. I have to admit these have been the worst three months ever. I would sweat all day. Hot yet had the chills, I couldn't enjoy food. I forced myself to eat. I would start having withdrawals 4-5 hours after I took it. The ungodly hunk of slime that was left over after an hour would float all over my mouth. This drug sucks. Today I got put back on subs, and I kid you not I feel amazing. I am normal again, if I missed a dose or two of subs, I was fine. With this Bunavail, I had to do more than I was supposed to just to feel normal. I wouldn't recommend anyone to switch to this crap."

• Sex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 29, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "I am new to opiate addiction but not new to this world. After 3 years of prescribed oxy and OxyContin at 60 mg, with a doctor who would not increase my dose due to my tolerance, I found a hookup that helped me increase my 60 mg to a 210 mg a day habit. Needless to say, I was becoming broke. At the beginning of July, I had a friend check me into a four to five-day clinic at my 26th hour of no oxys due to an effective DEA seizure, I guess. I was hurting and delusional. I asked the question of which one was easiest, and Bunavail won! I think they are amazing! In the 28th hour, I received my first 4.2 patch - it is supposed to be equivalent to an 80 mg oxy. I have had no withdrawals minus that first day I put myself through hell."

• Ste...
• August 18, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "Horrible, was on 8 mg Suboxone a day for a week, and my doctor just switched randomly. After I told him I did not want Bunavail, he gave me 3 weeks' worth, and it sucks. The depression I get in the middle of the day, I still feel shitty and still want to use! I actually went and relapsed after taking 2 4.2 mg tabs and almost felt the full feeling from the relapse. I was falling out a little bit and everything! That never would have worked if I was even on 8 mg of Suboxone. Can't wait to get back to the doctor and make him switch me back. The depression I get from even the slightest withdrawal off Bunavail is awful. Tell your doctor you don't want Bunavail! I believe the true reason they made this stuff is because people cannot inject it like they can Suboxone."

• Gam...
• January 10, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "I was an absolute mess for 17 years until 7 years ago when I found the answer to my prayers, Suboxone, and ever since I became established with a doctor and insurance, life’s back to normal. So I am an absolute supporter of buprenorphine/naloxone, and I switched to Bunavail because I could no longer tolerate the taste of the subs. And 5-6 months later, I have had not one problem with them. My daughter also tried them, but she experiences withdrawals within a few hours, and she doesn’t like them. Just goes to show how much it varies from person to person. My advice is to at least try them if you, for whatever reason, are considering making the switch. The taste is definitely tolerable, and the convenience of being able to talk while dosing is great!"

• Bo-...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 1, 2018

For Opioid Use Disorder "So I've been on Suboxone for several years and just got switched to Bunavail because my insurance will pay for it, so I figured what the heck, I'll try it. I read some reviews on here that had me worried about the switch, people saying they had withdrawals on it, it was horrible, etc. I'm on day 3 and have no real complaints at this point. Actually, I feel great, and just one 4.2 mg film lasts me all day. The only problem was the first day it rolled up as soon as I put it in my cheek, that's pretty annoying. I read on here where someone said to fold all four corners back first, and I tried that and it worked great! Thanks to whoever that was. As I said, so far I'm really liking it, and the fact my insurance covers it is a huge plus."

• Let...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2017

For Opioid Use Disorder "I was told my dosing of Bunavail is equivalent to taking a whole 8 mg Suboxone. I left the office still not feeling well. I was told it is effective within 30 minutes, it took 50 minutes to be able to stomach food, and my headache lightened up a little. About two hours later, I all of a sudden felt withdrawal again. I thought to myself, why is this happening? Why am I back to feeling worse? I couldn't help but question what was happening, I did some research. They're lying when they tell you it's equivalent to Suboxone. They straight up state they give you less buprenorphine so that there's less chance of buprenorphine on the street or less chance of being abused. Doesn't matter how it's taken. They try tricking you."

• Anonymous
• November 5, 2015

For Opioid Use Disorder "Horrible!!! If your doctor offers you this, turn it down!!! I've been on subs for over three years and got put on this bullshit because of insurance. The fact that it dissolves in your cheek is the only thing Bunavail has going for it. I cannot get out of bed on this crap, my whole body hurts 24/7. It's like I'm consistently going through withdrawals. Take my advice: do not get on this medicine because it's free, you will be stuck on it. Pay for the subs because if you get on Bunavail, you will be back in the streets buying what got you on subs anyways."

• Poo...
• February 4, 2016

For Opioid Use Disorder "Horrible drug, besides the fact of it taking so long to dissolve with the leftover gunk in your mouth. I've been on Suboxone for 3 years and tried this out because I needed a week for my preauthorization to go through. I've been throwing up after I woke up the second day without my subs. I'm still going through withdrawals all day: hot and cold, no energy, the usual misery. DO NOT TRY THIS DRUG IF YOU HAVE BEEN ON SUBOXONE FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME. Nothing about being able to talk (due to the slimy-like 10x subs at once in your mouth, but a different texture. Any of the reasons they give for it being a lower dose doesn't even work because it barely sticks to your cheek, so it basically doesn't even have a blocker in it, so you're constantly craving."