Recommendations / 09/12/2020

Is hair loss a side effect of Suboxone?

Hair loss. Hair loss is not a side effect that has been reported in studies of Suboxone. However, some people who take Suboxone have reported having hair loss.

What happens if you use Suboxone too soon?

When misused by persons with heroin dependence or used too soon after the last use, suboxone sublingual film or tablet may produce opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms. This happens because it contains both naloxone and buprenorphine. Buprenorphine has partial agonist properties and may precipitate withdrawal signs and symptoms in such persons.

How long does the withdrawal from Suboxone last?

Addiction is one of the more severe side-effects of suboxone use. While heroin and prescription withdrawals can last up to seven days, withdrawal from Suboxone lasts anywhere from one to several months. Aside from the much longer withdrawal than heroin, Suboxone has an extremely long list of common side effects: Lightheadedness.

Are there any myths about the use of Suboxone?

The vast majority of physicians, addiction experts, and advocates agree: Suboxone saves lives. Unfortunately, within the addiction community and among the public at large, certain myths about Suboxone persist, and these myths add a further barrier to treatment for people suffering from opiate addiction.

Can a person overdose on buprenorphine or Suboxone?

Yes, you can overdose on Suboxone. However, if Suboxone is taken as directed by your doctor, overdosage is unlikely because buprenorphine has a ceiling effect and naloxone prevents misuse.

What happens to your body when you take Suboxone?

If someone takes Suboxone before the other opioids have left their body, they may begin experiencing withdrawal symptoms. To avoid precipitated withdrawal and know when to take Suboxone, people should first understand the half-life of the opioids they last took.

Is it safe to take Suboxone too early?

Once opioid withdrawal symptoms start it is likely safe to take Suboxone because withdrawal indicates the drug has been eliminated from the bloodstream. Along with taking Suboxone too soon, trying to inject it can also cause precipitated withdrawal. Since Suboxone does contain the opioid buprenorphine, there is a risk of people trying to abuse it.

When do you go into withdrawal from Suboxone?

The quick elimination of the other opioids in your brain can send your body into precipitated withdrawal—a sudden onset of intense withdrawal symptoms. As a result, patients usually have to wait around 12 to 24 hours after using opioids to begin treatment with Suboxone.