Belbuca User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Pain...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I was really excited to start this medication recommended by my PM neurologist. Unfortunately I had horrific reactions to it. My face became red and covered in red dots. My hands swelled up and were very itchy. I was unable to have a bowel movement. I had severe headaches and vomiting. I was lethargic and extremely sleepy. I had terrible nightmares and would wake up yelling or crying. My body has been twitching and spasming uncontrollably. I can’t think or comprehend anything. I suffered though these side effects for 3 days hoping my body just needed to adjust but on the evening of my last dose, I had chest pain and thought I was going to die choking on a banana. My throat had swelled up. It’s been about 60 hrs since I took the last dose of Belbuca, my throat still feels slightly swollen. My body is still twitching every 15-30 seconds and I am extremely sleepy. Other than the bad headache and chest pain, it worked on my chronic pain."

• Alac
• October 9, 2019

For Pain "I was involved in a methanol explosion that covered me in the flaming liquid. 50 percent of my body suffered from 3rd degree or higher burns. Was given hydromorphone in the hospital along with oxy 30s upon leaving the hospital was given oxy 10s then oxy 7.5 those seemed to try and help but still left me with quite a bit of pain. Pain management wrote me a script for 150 mcg belbuca. Started taking the medicine and it seemed to work better than the oxys but left me with bad headaches in the beginning and a really fuzzy head. Best I can describe it is like a really bad hangover but without the physical effects other than the headache. Just really disconnected and chemical feeling. Biggest problem is how sleepy it makes me. If I'm active and moving around I'm usually ok but if I sit down especially if I need to drive a car I almost fall asleep which is extremely dangerous so trying to plan when I can take my meds around if I need to go somewhere is really difficult."

• Cee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 22, 2020

For Chronic Pain "Hurt my back in 2005 doing leg weights on a leg machine. I was seeing my primary doctor for the pain in my lower back. No relief from the meds he gave me. He sent me to a pain management doctor for back injections and other types of meds. Been on oxy 7.5mg for a few years now. I asked him what else was out there that might help. He gave me a script for 150mg of Belbuca. It did nothing at all for my chronic back pain. I now have a script for the 300mg, but wondering if that is any better. The oxy works better. I take 1 three times a day. If the 300mg doesn't work when I get it filled, I don't want anymore."

• Jillian
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I’ve been on Norco 10/325 since 2014 for severe DDD (Degenerative Disc Disease) in Neck through Lumbar. Counting 2 Surgeries and herniations in Lumbar area. This is month three on Belbuca and I feel alive and productive again. Started on 150mg twice a day with 10/325 for break through increased to 300mg twice a day. I Expect to go to 450mg this month. Tip wean off you hydro or Oxy slowly while you are taking Belbuca. Then use hydrocodone for break through."

• Bub
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2018

For Chronic Pain "I am longterm sufferer of Interstitial Cystitis... Debilitating Chronic Illness. Dr randomly decided to prescribe belbuca 300 mg out of the blue. Was taking hydrocodone 10/325 5 a day for 7 yrs. That's it. My quality of life was good considering what I have, and no type of addiction. Anyways...I am here to let you know that I am now curled up in a ball on my couch, trying to decide whether or not I should go to the hospital..as Belbuca absolutely does not work!"

• Momma...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 11, 2017

For Chronic Pain "I've dealt with chronic nerve/back/arthritis pain for 17 years. I've taken just about everything there is to take including patches and an implanted neurostimulator. Oxy worked best but isn't available any more due to misuse. Belbucca has been good for me. I do get occasional migraines-Excederin Migraine works. I don't have the problem others have, I stick it on my cheek near my molars and it never falls off. There are trial blank films available to practice with. My biggest side effect after 6 months is quickened tooth decay. I have also had to learn how to deal with not having the euphoria effect of the other meds that gets you moving and effects mood. It's like the old days taking Advil and pain just leaves. I'm me again-I like that."

• Phq
• June 8, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I’ve been on Belbuca for three months and it’s not working it hasn’t helped at all. They want to treat me like an addict I’ve been on Xtampza 27 mg a little over a year with Oxycodone 10mg for break through. It works great and I have had my life back. Before I was on Percocet 10/325 and my life was hell. It helped with pain but made me miserable. The Xtampza gives the same meds Oxycodone but over a 12 hour period. This Belbuca doesn’t do anything for the pain as a matter of fact it makes it worse. So Monday I’m taking my prescriptions back to the doctors on Monday and stopping all meds cold turkey. They started me on Belbuca 150mg then 300mg now 450mg but I’m not even going to waste my money on it. I have a Neurostimulator for five years I’m going to just going to suffer and rely on the Neurostimulator."

• burke...
• October 15, 2019

For Chronic Pain "First I would to preface this review with one caveat, it is like most med's, what works on 1 individual doesn't mean it will work for an other, this med works great for me! I suffered a Closed head Trauma and damaged my spine from top to bottom all @ 1 time. I've been on MS Contin 60mg/3times a day,Roxicodone for break though pain. Then to Butrans 20mcg/HR 7 day transdermal for a year 1 1/2, it wasn't strong enough. Then to Fentynl @ 100mcg/HR 3 day transdermal and it didn't cut it. Back to Butrans 20mcg/HR. Enter Belbuca: I take a mixed dose of 300mcg @ nite and 450 during the day, it does give me sleep disruption , up @ 4:00 AM like clock work, that does suck. Even with this as a detractor I wouldn't change for that being I haven't felt this good in 15 years. PS I take Butorphanol 10ml/10mg for migraines with an aggressive treatment option. As well for PTSD / night terrors. Currently I take 18 medications to manage my issues."

• Misha
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I have used a 150 film for a few months now, previous were the patches, which ate holes in my skin and made me feel terrible, previous to that everything since 3 accidents since 2004, with serious injuries. I was lastly on oxycodone 90mg a day, what a nightmare. I could not function, did not want to see anyone or go anywhere for over 4 years, lost all savings, could not work and was in despair and felt like a drug addict. I now am back to work, have great energy, am happy, around 60% less pain daily, can sleep, etc. It has made life worth living again. ***My doctor will not move up my dosage however, I feel that if it was up 33% it would be very helpful. Does anyone know the reason for this. ***He did have me put the film in my cheek and hold it for 5 seconds with my tongue. I have had no problem with getting the film to stay properly."

• EdInH...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2017

For Chronic Pain "At 45 - 2 bulging cervical disks (C2,C4), stenosis with radiculopathy into my trachea. Very strange and unbelievably painful. 4 years tons of epidurals, physical therapy, hot packs and, yes, pain meds. This one is a winner with a giant caveat. First narco, then percocet, then oxycontin, then zohydro then... back to Narco. Not fun. BELBUCA: It works... well enough. You have ZERO euphoria or any druggie feeling - you can function and be productive. The pain blocking sensation that a true opioid provides is there. My only gripe is the tiny 12hr “mouth patch” itself. This is a disaster and has caused several destroyed patches that refused to insert and stck to finger. HUGELY frustrating. Will not properly dose unless applied perfectly."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 4, 2018

For Pain "Throw it in the garbage or better yet, don’t waste your money to begin with. Major upset stomach, headaches and zero pain control. Started at 75 mcg twice a day for a few days and won’t bother with it anymore. Tramadol works way better than this and Tramadol isn’t great."

• jetson
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 23, 2021

For Chronic Pain "Belbuca is the absolute worst pain medication I've ever had. People on these reviews can say all they want about how great this medicine works but I can tell you from a past of taking many different pain medications that Belbuca does not work well at all. Trust me I know what a good pain medicine is and it is for sure not Belbuca. It is a complete joke forced on us because of the government. People with pain want a drug that works so they can get their life back not some government forced drug thats supposed to be less addictive that does nothing at all. Its soooo stupid and a lot of people are suffering for it."

• MSr
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2018

For Chronic Pain "I have been on and with the same pain management clinic for over 14 years. Due to chronic pain and from multiple spinal surgeries, I have been on a strict regiment of Norco for many years. Recently in September of 2018, the pain management clinic said due to strict government guidelines they must wean all of their patients off all types of opioids. They had decided to place me on Belbuca Buprenprphine sublingual oral patches. Within a few days I was experiencing nausea, fatigue, so severe that I had to take leave of my job for days."

• QQqGeno...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I have several chronic pain conditions as I suffer from chronic fibromyalgia, chronic migraine and spinal stenosis. I was prescribed belbuca at my new PM (pain management) clinic by a Doctor of Anesthesiology specializing in pain management. He has started me at 150 mg twice a day and recommending reducing my Lyrica slowly because I've been on such a high dose. Prior PM clinic had me on oxycodone 5mg 3Xday and 150mg of Lyrica 4Xday for several years barely providing relief. Therefore I highly recommended Belbuca as it has reduced my pain tremendously with no need for breakthrough meds like oxycodone. I feel no side effects and I felt pain relief after my second dose. I am very happy and I'm very surprised. This medication actually works for my continual pain management. I would suggest if you are a chronic pain patient that you ask your doctor how about trying Belbuca."

• Sthelen
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 10, 2019

For Chronic Pain "Worthless!! Did absolutely nothing. Messed with the hydrocodone I am taking. Pain is far worse and my entire body is messed up. Don't know what Dr was thinking but this med does not work for controlling pain."

• Relief
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I've been on belbucca for about 6 months. I do feel like it helps most of the time. I'm given a few tylenol 3, a month for breakthrough pain. Belbuca works better to me than just pills. It did take awhile to get use to being able to keep the patch in place and it can be an inconvenience because I can't talk for about 15 minutes or it will not stay in place. I do not eat or drink for at least 30 minutes to make sure it has dissolved fully. The best thing for me is there is no high feeling. I just feel normal. My only concern is after the coupon runs out how much will it cost me. The cost is 50 dollars a month now and that seems expensive enough."

• Love...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2020

For Chronic Pain "I took belbuca for the first time 75 mcg was not good so many side effects including stomach pain couldn't walk coughing confusion sore throat and couldn't sleep and more and my pain got worse this is not good medication for me."

• Horse...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 19, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I have scoliosis of the lumbar spine after getting T-boned by a drunk driver when I was 17. By the time I was 36 my back problems became more severe when I pinched my sciatic nerve. By the time I was 39 I had to have a L4-L5 spinal fusion; however, L1-L3 are now herniated and still on a scoliosis curve. I have been on pain management since 2004. I would normally be on fentanyl patches and Percocet for break through pain. The new pain doc I have wanted me to try 600 mcg Belbuca all I can say is what was he thinking it does nothing for me at all. I’m back to not sleeping and I am having a hard time doing therapy since I just had my right hip replaced. The surgeon who did the hip surgery had me on two Percocets every four hours that definitely is not what I want to be on for long term but it worked a whole lot better than Belbuca for sure!"

• TDR
• January 8, 2020

For Chronic Pain "I have been taking belbuca for almost a month with no change with my pain. I take oxycodone 10mg 4x a day for pain management. I have DDD, May-Thurner Syndrome, fibromyalgia, arthritis on my spine, knee replacement and my other knee needs replaced but having a lot of pain still with the one that was replaced so not having it replaced. Also have to be careful not to get hot or overheated because it causes me to pass out. But I take Percocet 10s backline 20mg neurotins 600mg I take 2 .. 3xs day, I take 2 different blood thinners which are liquid 5mg 2xs day and another 75mg blood thinner. Also busperone and amitriptyline. I have a IVC implanted. I have pain all day every day wakes me up at night type of pain so the Dr wants me to try this belbuca for extended relief while keep talking the Percocet for break thru pain. Well I've been taking it for a month and can't tell I'm taking it! So we'll see what they want to do next! so far nothing is better with me taking it"

• Karen
• November 11, 2018

For Chronic Pain "I have chronic pain belbuca is a new medication that I have been treated for over the past 6 months and it's working fair for me. 750 dose and I was on pills for 10 years before now I deal with polycystic kidney disease and lupus and fibromyalgia syndrome and belbuca is not perfect but it may take time. The sticking and gum place is bad until you used it .I have messed up some patches but in time and dosing for me made it better. I never thought I would be able to be able to function without the pills.with belbuca and lyrica and baclofen I can manage. Not everyone body is the same."

• Silve...
• September 12, 2019

For Chronic Pain "I want to add my support for this medicine Belbuca. I have been part of the "get off of schedule II meds" situation going on right now, as my PM doc is scared of losing her license. She is trying to be proactive in moving some patients that she could off of the schedule II's and onto a lower schedule pain medicine. I commend her for this, as we still have some time right now to do this instead of being forced to. Not to mention, my intestines have issues absorbing pills due to the many surgeries I have had...so the cheek patch is a definite benefit for me. I have been titrating upward to the top dose, now at 900 mcgs every 12 hours. I have noticed that it isn't perfect, but certainly can hold it's own. It takes away a good portion of the pain for roughly 8ish hours (supposed to be 12, but realistically for me is 8). At that point, I will try to use another med (maybe tramadol will be that one) to keep me calm until I can take my next Belbuca."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 4, 2017

For Chronic Pain "Pain #9-10 have DDD, neck fusion, severe osteoarthritis as in S1 joints gone, 5 bulging discs, Fibromyalgia and have been in Chronic pain for 10 years now. After telling my doctor that the usual treatment does not work on me and generics don't work at all he tried the Belbuca. First 2 days @ 600 mcg per day made me feel a little better, pain #8 but started feeling dizzy, confused, and heart started racing like crazy. Not sleeping soundly, having nightmares, up and down all night and the pain is worse now."

• dorgest
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 27, 2019

For Chronic Pain "undiagnosed pain in my butt for 18 years. probably a strained muscle from jogging. norco and oxy did the trick for quite a while, but then, well, you know how these things go. I tried a morphine drip which worked at the trial, but... that's another story. Then doc put me on belbuca saying its the only medication that he'd prescribe at this point. I'm in the first week, and its been awful. No pain relief, nausea, tiredness, ill feeling. The doc says to give it more of a chance, at the end of a week, I can't see spending money [its not cheap] for more misery. It is very disappointing."

• 30mcg...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 21, 2016

For Chronic Pain "I had posted on here a few months ago (scroll down to see it) but I had my dose upped and honestly I take a total of 600mcg a day, and they DO work! The first month was spotty but now at my higher dosage I feel great, I think its a good start at least for some of you, but it can get pricy. Look out for 75%-90% off coupons for any medicine. Just remember it is for chronic long term pain and the more you take it (as prescribed please!!! It is still addicting despite its dosage) you realize it does help, it does make you want to get out bed, and honestly it takes away my chronic pelvic pain better than anything except oxycodone 30 mg, but I cannot get those. I'm proud to be the first patient in my doctors office to be on this"

• lexy
• July 23, 2016

For Chronic Pain "wow I cannot believe the negative comments.. well i was on many different medications, i mean from oxycontin, opana, dilaudid u name it i been on it. I have chronic back pain had 2 surgeries. I personal love the medication it works for me and as far as having nausea absoulety none at all. Every one say they got nausea, maybe u need to start out at a low dose. I am on the highest dose and i love it. yes the film does stick but its not bad to me.so to anyone out there i suggest everyone is different and give it a try. idk maybe it works best for different kinds of pain. when i was on oxycontin now that made me nausea and felt like i could't breathe.."