Subutex for Opioid Use Disorder User Reviews (Page 4)
Subutex has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 from a total of 99 reviews for the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder. 89% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 2% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Subutex
- Candy
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- January 10, 2021
"Hello everyone. I have been on Suboxone and Subutex since 2014. I was on opioids for around 12/15 years. Roxy’s, Hydro’s and really any thing I could get my hands on including drinking a whole lot. When I started this journey of subs, I thought it was the best thing that had ever hit the market and I was very uneducated about it at the same time. This past summer I started experiencing trouble with my feelings, not emotional, internal, my skin. Now my stomach is so messed up. Like two surgeries messed up all due to this “wonderful” drug. Because I have been on it for so many years, I have begun to tapper down. I was on 16mg of Suboxone and now I’m on 2mg tablets 6x a day. Has anyone experienced any withdrawals from the naloxone from switching to subutex from Suboxone?"
- MrsFr...
- January 7, 2023
"I was addicted to opiates, fentanyl patches (which I would cut up and chew on) percocet, lortab, oxycontin, morphine, dilaudid, etc. For over 15 years. I'm probably one of those that contributed to all doctors now days thinking everyone is just drug seeking and I'm very sorry for that. But finally when I got married and pregnant again, after having 5 miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy, the 7th pregnancy actually stuck. I knew I needed to get my sh** together. So I quit the pain pills and went to a subutex clinic. I've been on subutex 8mg 2 and a half pills a day for the past 4 years and it has changed and saved my life. I haven't taken a pain pill since the day I went to the subutex doctor. BUT now the price for my script jumped from $25 to $150 overnight, which I can't afford. I have no idea what to do now. They want you to pay more to stay clean than you would to get high honestly. Makes no sense. Subutex has saved my life though so far."
Frequently asked questions
- Can you take Subutex with opioids in your system?
- Subutex vs Suboxone: What's the difference between them?
- How long does Subutex stay in your system?
- What are the different brands of buprenorphine?
- Roanoke...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 24, 2022
"Subutex saved my life. Over the years I was on different treatments and also just cold turkey. Eventually I would return back to the same drug behavior. Until I found out about Subutex. I've been taking it about 8 years and no relapse. Thanks to Subutex."
- PinkP...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 7, 2022
"Although Subutex saved my life and stopped my dependency to over the counter codeine products over eight years ago (I have never used any street opiates), it has provided a barrier to me receiving any pain relief for my back condition. The chronic pain I have experienced has caused me to go from quite a stable, happy person, to a withdrawn, lonely person within a year. I cannot face people in this amount of pain, I cannot look after my place either. I cannot clean, I cannot stand for long periods, and I certainly cannot bend my body in any way because of pain. This is actually a diagnosed back condition I have, caused by a disc bulge in my lower back. Looks like I am now sentenced to a lifetime of disability through untreated, unmanaged pain. I also have a MASSIVE phobia of any medical settings and medical procedures that would usually require pain relief during or after now too. No help with ANY of it has ever been offered due to this med. Currently on 2.8mg from 8 in 8 years."
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- Subman
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 20, 2021
"15 years on subutex in the UK, now have a job, family, house, big motorcycle. I have been stable for many years and have noticed that different batches of subutex can be slightly different but this last batch, b.n 023103 is the worst. I feel so bad I even feel like quitting my job as it has been a huge struggle for 2 months. My symptoms are like withdrawals I can function but its very hard, I haven't used in many years. Trying to get help is almost impossible so had to contact indivior myself which was not easy. Now I'm hopefully getting a different batch sent to my pharmacy but will they be better and how long will the batch last I don't know. Have tried generic sandoz but in the past they were inferior to subutex. Don't be fooled into thinking all buprenorphine is made the same. Hope this helps someone to not be in my shoes as It seems there is no real forums in the uk or support of this kind."
- Pompe...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- October 29, 2021
"I have been on subutex for 15 years and I only tried to use once but it never worked this drug saved my life I started on 16mg and very slowly reduced my self down to 0.2 mg I stopped taking that 72 hours ago and so far no withdrawals except few false yawns sneezing and streaming eyes but no stomach cramps and no restless legs I had no control over my heroin use but they day I started subutex all my cravings went - using once in 15 years is a miracle. I highly recommend subutex I was IV user and methadone addict. And now I'm totally drug free. You have to want to get clean for this drug to work but if you believe in its ability this drug will save your life. Thank you doctors, thanks subutex my wonder drug."
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- Nicky...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 23, 2021
"Well I agree with plenty of comments regarding how helpful it can be. Just feel it's ruining my insides, teeth and bones after being on it so long/9-10 years, but then again as others have said may stay on it for life because not getting any younger etc & is it worth risking relapse?! I don't even smoke weed or cigarettes anymore. Have used on top about a handful of times which isn't too bad in nigh on a decade because luckily had helpful Keyworker's. What the Pandemic rarely see Counselors let alone GP's so it'd take forever to get back on it. Was on 20mg now 12 + a weekly script as can't tolerate that daily Supervised Dose malarkey. Really makes feel DOWN/inadequate etc. Did try the Monthly injection recently to get off Buph' however had 0 energy + the lethargy is overwhelming. Slowly does it when coming off this with plenty of Relaxation."
- AshleeC
- Taken for 10 years or more
- September 1, 2022
"I have been on and off the suboxone and now on the subutex for the last 12 months and I've found it so much better in so many ways. It's been super helpful but also super annoying and holding me back in a lot of ways, like not being able to go away for more than 5 days at a time having to go into pharmacy weekly etc etc and also trying to over come the pains and hang outs to get off of it all together so I'm changing to the injection at end of this month and hoping it works and helps me become clean off subutex"
- babyleg
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 6, 2013
"Been on oxy, roxy, morphine, etc., all for 19 years. Subutex works to help quit."
- Anonymous
- February 25, 2008
"it's works great if your REALLY ready to stop taking opiates"
- god...
- June 14, 2015
"It is a wonder drug for me it saved my life. It is so worth taking if you use as doctor tells you and finish the program. And must have the will to stop opiates."
- bougjen
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 23, 2013
"Great treatment for addiction to opiates."
- MONKO...
- August 30, 2008
"It works. I'm glad I started taking this medicine I wish I started sooner. If you really want to quit take subutex."
- Alec
- Taken for 10 years or more
- December 26, 2019
"Do not get on Suboxone or Subutex.It’s good at first but after years of trying to get off it it will ruin your life.Believe me."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- November 12, 2012
"I've been blessed to find my Doctor. He offers much more than just one condition he could treat me with several issues on stopping my cycle of addiction. "
- gbuch...
- February 21, 2015
"It has helped me out tremendous."
- BONES...
- August 31, 2009
"There's no such thing as a miracle cure for opiate addiction however when Subutex is taken as directed, withdrawal symptoms can be avoided completely and set you on your way to a drug free lifestyle."
- donwo...
- May 22, 2010
"Saved my life. Saved my family. Find a doctor that understands addiction and take the step. It works."
- Idk
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- March 20, 2019
"It is a lifesaver. However lately I have had trouble with the pill actually dissolving. My spit/Saliva has been very thick. If anyone has experienced this, let me know please"
- nemke...
- November 1, 2009
"The best medicine ever made."
- Anonymous
- June 13, 2011
"This medicine does work extremely well. It takes away all cravings. It is the best medication I have used to help complete my opioid free lifestyle."
- Lyfe...
- September 11, 2019
"I love it because it doesn't taste like nasty orange syrup"
- crazy...
- April 20, 2010
"The best medicine if you are taking then smartly. Helped me a lot but I was taking them for too long and too much (24mg per day) and at the end I went on detox."
- Fruit
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- February 22, 2020
"Was on suboxone 8mg for 3 years. Worse than oxycodone with withdrawals. Got on butrans and no high or withdrawal."
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"This Medication saved my Life!! Just 1 8mg Subutex is all I needed and I can function properly. I'm also on Adderall and Subutex helps give me an Even keel. I have no desire for Opiates when I take Subutex. It's really a Miracle drug! If you want off Opiates, I Highly recommend this! It saved my Life from a 20-year opiate addiction!"