Sublocade for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)

• Shepps
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 2, 2021

"I decided to try sublocade after being on Subutex for about 4 years. Dosage varied during those years but was usually around 16-24mg/day. My decision to try sublocade was only to get off the medicine. My Dr said people weren't feeling withdrawals coming off the medicine because it gradually tapers down over a few months. So, I got the first and last injection on July 2nd. 4 months later, I'm doing great and I haven't felt bad really at all during those 4 months. Sublocade has been the greatest blessing for me after opiates ruined a decade of my life. I am finally off of all of it and I feel 1000x times better."

• Rome
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2021

"Got my first 300 injection today about 5 hours ago after only taking 8 mg today and taking 32 mg daily until today for over 20 years and I feel normal. I got the lidocaine injection a few minutes before to numb it and I felt nothing. I’m hoping to jump off after one or 2 or maybe even after the 100mg one which is the third. Tired of being on subs and feeling depressed and numb and angry and gaining weight and constipated and losing teeth thus awful drug! Heard it’s easier to come off of than the sublingual buprenorphine so fingers crossed"

• Mxs3ph
• June 14, 2020

"Hello everyone I'm fresh out of rehab June 1st I got out I also got the sublocade shot which it was a burning feeling. I know the sublocade like blocks the effects of my sleep meds and there was a point I was awake for 48+ hours"

• Check
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 9, 2024

"I got addicted to prescription opiates my senior year of high school. After my entire senior year taking pills everyday I was put on Suboxone. Long story short I should’ve never been on it then because I wasn’t ready to be done using. I spent multiple years on it and had to taper off and the withdrawal was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. Fast forward multiple years, I had gone to 5 rehabs and couldn’t stay sober until I got on methadone. I stayed clean for 2 years and fell off during covid and was using fentanyl. I got on Suboxone again and went through my last rehab and that’s where I heard about sublocade. I just have to say it has been a miracle drug for sure. I thought all the reviews I read couldn’t be possible but it is. I’ve done the injection for 12 months and I just got my last shot. 10/10 recommend this if you can’t get off oral Suboxone."

• bryan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 29, 2022

"Sublocade worked great to get me off of drugs no detoxing at all. But what they fail to tell you before they give it to you is that you will drop dirty for it for well over a year after your last dose. I have had trouble getting jobs and having to jump threw hoops to get proof that it stays in your system for that long so just be careful."

• Lovie
• April 21, 2021

"I had my first injection yesterday April 20 2021 OMG last night I was terrible I woke up this morning I feeling as though I am high. My movement is slow I pray I start to feel better as time goes by if not I will not have the second I will go back on suboxone. I had 300mg maybe it was to much she is to go down to 100mg next mo but I don't know any help!?"

• x pri...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2022

"I was given Sublocade while I was in prison and since I got out I stopped and I've been sick for 3 months now constantly puking in the morning shaking and I heard it can last a year and it's just awful..."

• CRano
• September 17, 2021

"Sublocade has been a life saver. I got highly addicted to suboxone... I know it's crazy.... you can't abuse sublocade and you don't go through any withdrawal! I'm so grateful for this shot!!! I've had no side effects especially after being on suboxone for 13 yrs... hope this helps!!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2023

"I have been on suboxone for 17 years next month. I have changed to Sublocade and, it is my 11th day of getting the injection and I don’t feel good. It started my third day with symptoms of withdrawal. Irritated, chills, hot flashes, yawning, runny nose, and watery eyes. I feel tired a lot more than usual and I definitely know when my body is withdrawing. I don’t know if I can do this every month."

• Mel
• December 31, 2021

"I've been on Suboxone off and on for the past 6 or 7 years. My doctor talked me into trying Sublocade. I was so grateful and agreed. The first day was fine. Each day after has been horrible. Withdrawal symptoms.. you never forget how it feels. So when the other doc called and said maybe it's a virus, that really annoyed me. Anyone have Sublocade not work out? I was soo hopeful for this. Now what... when I did get the shot they said it was oozing out. I specifically asked..what if I didn't get enough?! You did. You'll be fine they said. I'm not fine. Luckily I have Lucemyra to help."

• Hones...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2023

"I transitioned exactly 2 weeks ago from Suboxone to Sublocade and I honestly was disappointed that my previous providers either did not mention this medication or offer it as an option. When I discovered Sublocade upon my own research, tired of taking 16mg daily, still feeling “off”, I was told that Sublocade was inferior to Suboxone. I went to the Sublocade website and found help locating a new doctor. I did lab work and had to take Suboxone for 1 week before they could prescribe me Sublocade. In all honesty, the injection did sting and burn but the worst of it was over in 2-3 minutes. I was allowed to relax in the office after my injection and then drove myself home. Within hours I began feeling better and normal, actual normalcy. I woke up the next morning and felt good, each day has been better than the one prior! I never felt this way on Suboxone, at any dose. I’ve had no adverse symptoms or withdrawal. This medication has been life changing for me and I’m only 2 weeks in."

• Lala
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 29, 2021

"I took 16mg suboxone and weaned myself down to 2mg per day over a years time. It was a nightmare and I couldn't get off of it. I took Sublocade for 5 months, stopped July 2020, and have been free since! Minimal issues. I have anxiety so my anxiety did heighten a BIT but compared to straight withdrawal, it was nothing! I've also had some stomach stuff but again, nothing in comparison to what it could have been! Give it a try!"

• PG423
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 4, 2023

"Had a monster dope habit for over 10 years. In 2007, I tried methadone maintenance, and it worked, but because of the stigma, I never really felt sober. In 2011, my doctor suggested switching to Suboxone. The switch was tough and led to a relapse. Fortunately, I was able to become stable on Suboxone within a couple of months. I stayed on Suboxone from 2011 to 2023. I never thought I'd get off. I tried a few times, but the mental mind F was too much to handle. It was the worst withdrawal I'd ever experienced. When the doctor brought up Sublocade, I was a little skeptical. I read tons of reviews and decided I'd give it a shot, but would switch right back to strips if I felt any withdrawal at all. I must say, it was the best decision I've made in years. About 3 weeks into the first shot, I did experience some yawns, tearing eyes, and one night of very minimal cold sweats. I convinced myself it was my mind messing with me and pushed on. I'm going for my 6th shot in a week, and I can see a light I never thought I'd see."

• Jason
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 30, 2022

"I spent 1 months on basic subs which was hard since I am an addict and I struggle taking Tylenol the right way, also there was constant fear of running out or losing one. On my 30 day, I switch to the injection and it was the best decision of my life. Yes, the first 2 months are painful for like 15 minutes, maybe more because I am thin. 1 shot per month for 2 months of 300 mg and I had no thoughts of using. I am in AA too. Then I did 3 months of 100 mg. So today is 76 days since my last injection and finally my sex drive came back and I can poop without pain. A small price to pay for getting your life back. A life on heroin was very hard, but a life on Fentanyl is no life. So I am over 8 months sober and I would recommend it to anyone."

• Jay
• September 18, 2021

"I’ve had a 25 yr Heroin addiction, including a lot of benzos, pills etc. So basically whatever Gear, pills I could get my hands on, I did it! I was trying to deal with my demons by trying to numb my pain with heroin & other drugs, injecting whatever. Finding a vein in the morning, arvo & night. Long term USING! Not many veins left after using that long! It was a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly habit - a big habit. So to put it bluntly YES SUBLOCADE WORKS AMAZINGLY. I’ve tried & been on Methadone, Suboxone, Buprenorphine & as I said also taking a shit load of pills while having a 25yr DRUG addiction. NOW NO MORE CHEMICAL HANDCUFFS!! And now so good waking up not having to go to the chemist. So if anyone out there wants to get clean AND ARE READY TO!! Go & get the WONDER SUBLOCADE because for me & my long term addiction it is excellent! IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE LIKE YOU WONT BELIEVE!!"

• Nate
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 23, 2021

"I was an active heroin user for about 20 years. In and out of rehabs. Spent 11 years in state prison and a few years on the revolving door of the county jail. After serving 5 years in prison I had all intentions of getting on suboxone and I went for my evaluation and the counsellor doing it mentioned sublocade. I'd never heard of it, hence I was in prison for 5 years. So I decided to give I a try. 14 months later and no injection for the past 5 months, I'm still clean. Now I also went through the IOP and regular outpatient which helped as well. And I also completely cut off everyone. And when I say everyone I mean everyone. I've stayed busy working and just keeping myself busy. But with out sublocade I wouldn't be where I'm at today. This is the longest I've ever remained clean and I feel amazing. I had no withdraw symptoms after not receiving anymore injections. This is Def a miracle drug if you are ready. It Def takes some hard work and dedication to stay clean. Set boundaries and get the shot!!!"

• Junki...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 10, 2021

"So my journey to the Sublocade injection was a little different to most as I was coming off 100+ mills of methadone, took me about 2 weeks of dropping 10 mils a day but taking Suboxone patches and Suboxone films It wasn't an easy journey and I felt uneasy and a little depressed during the process but I've had my first Sublocade injection of 300 mg and I'm starting to feel really good again and am able to work more hours now. Definitely worth starting your transition to the monthly Sublocade injections Just a pity it's not free for some countries like it is here in Australia -"

• rob
• March 10, 2023

"I was on opiates since the late 90s, iv drug user. Never went to rehab, methadone clinic twice, and Suboxone 3 different times. For the last 5 years, I have been on one 3/4 Subutex and have stayed clean. November 20 I got the sublocade injection. The transition was a lot easier than I expected. Didn't get sick at all. Went back December to get my second injection and the lady at the clinic was on vacation for two weeks and had taken the key to the safe with her. So I didn't get the prescribed pills for two weeks and I didn't go back. I feel better every day I really didn't get dope sick like I thought I would. I will say I am very emotional. That has been the hardest thing. But anyway I got the first injection in November and nothing since."

• eab
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 19, 2023

"I did 2 years snorting H before I OD. I got on strips with no insurance and couldn't afford them. The strips turned me into more of an addict. When I weaned myself off. It wasn't long another OD. 5 months of strips. Then two 300mg shots followed by three 100mg shots of sublocade and I have my life back. Haven't had a shot in almost 2 months. No withdraws no cravings. Thank God for sublocade! I'm just thankful I never had a serious addiction to heroin that I felt when I first went off strips. I have my life back. I would urge anybody that is serious about getting off the merry-go-around to get on sublocade it was a smooth ride off. No rehab no meetings just done."

• Dave
• September 10, 2021

"Hello for anyone reading. I went to a meeting a month ago and someone told me about sublocade. I didn’t think much of it. So, here I was taking 2-3 strips a day, and I just began to get fed up taking this medication again and again. I finally reached out to a doctor a few miles away and I went and got it ordered. It took 2 weeks to arrive. Getting the injection, I was told be prepared it does sting. I’m laying on my back and he counts 3..2..1 and the medicine starts going. For 4 seconds I said wow this is not bad, when I hit 5 seconds, I felt it. It BURNED NICELY. Like a good sting for a good amount of time. I just received it Tuesday and wow. I feel incredible. Never am I coming down, or feeling as up as I was. I’m just at a steady dose of 10 mg. Absolutely no withdrawal effects. I sleep great at night, and I wake up feeling fantastic. It still does sting at times and I have a bump where the injection took place. Positive reviews on this. If your thinking about it, GET IT!"

• NW49E...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 26, 2021

"I've been on Sublocade 6 months now. The first time I have been reading these reviews and a lot of them say they get lidocaine numbing injection before the Sublocade, but it doesn't even hurt, it just a little stings for a couple seconds so in my opinion it's not even worth sitting around waiting to get an extra lidocaine injection. As for Sublocade it has change my life. I have read other reviews online that talk bad about that injection only after like one or two. You have to stick with it. I feel normal. I haven't felt this way in so many years and I'm so excited and happy I choose to be on the injection. game changer definitely"

• gged
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2022

"I was on fentanyl for about 2 years got on methadone went to treatment stayed clean for a year even though I was clean I still felt like a prisoner to pharmacies and Doctors I relapsed for a month hot on suboxone for 2 weeks then the smartest move I could ever do was Sublocade. I did 3 months of 300mg then 1 month of 100mg Sublocade then I stopped going in. It’s been over 60 days since my last shot and I feel amazing. I have got my sex drive back, my sleep schedule is normal and the minor withdrawal symptoms I have last for 40 seconds I get real warm a sweat comes then it goes away, it’s happened almost every second day, but it’s been 60 days. I’ll update in another 60 days the way things are going it’s only getting better if your 100 percent serious about cleaning up and getting your life back Sublocade is the answer my only regret was I should have done less sublocade injections"

• Justin
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2022

"I have been on pain meds half my life. Then I just got addicted and dependent so I went to a suboxone clinic. Was on Suboxone strips for about 2 years (3strips) a day. I couldn't handle the taste of the strips or the pills so I would spit it out early never being able to ingest my full daily dose. The doctor told me there was an injection so after battling with insurance companies I finally got approved. I've been on the 300mg dose every month. I'm now been on the sublocade injection for a full year (12 injections) and I've never looked back. it also is good for pain management even tho they say it's not meant for that. I am so grateful I have insurance, and that there is an injection medication like this that's fully covered. I'm blessed. Please don't take anything for granted, especially in today's world."

• Real...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 11, 2021

"Before I started take this, it was so much trouble for me to travel every week 30km for me to get my suboxone. Now I get it 1 time a month . I take injections of 100mg . I feel great because I'm not dependent on something or someone anymore"

• Dr...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 16, 2022

"These comments are limited to people who are still alive after taking Sublocade. The people who die coming off it aren't posting here. My daughter died after taking Sublocade for two years and stopping for 3 months. Her cravings got so bad, she relapsed and was killed by fentanyl. Sublocade buys you time but it does not treat the underling addiction."