Comparing Hydrocodone vs Suboxone
Hydrocodone | Suboxone |
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Hydrocodone | Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) |
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Prescription only
Hydrocodone is a potent pain-relieving medicine; however, its use is limited by its potential for addiction and dependence. It is one of the most misused opioids in the United States. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Suboxone is a combination medicine containing buprenorphine and naloxone that is used to treat adults addicted to opioid medications. It should be used in conjunction with a complete treatment... View more |
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More about Hydrocodone | More about Suboxone (buprenorphine / naloxone) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Hydrocodone has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 196 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Suboxone has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 720 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 7% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: hydrocodone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Suboxone side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all hydrocodone prices |
View all Suboxone prices |
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Hysingla ER | Other buprenorphine / naloxone brands include: Zubsolv | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
8 hours |
37 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
High potential for abuse
Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. |
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 581 drugs are known to interact with hydrocodone:
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A total of 695 drugs are known to interact with Suboxone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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October 08, 2002 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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