Two generic forms of Reckitt Benckiser’s heroin addiction medication have been approved by U.S. regulators, rejecting the company’s bid to prevent rival products based on their belief that stricter regulations were needed on packages to better protect children. Reckitt Benckiser, a British consumer health products company, makes a good portion of its earnings from Suboxone, a medication that has buprenorphine and helps people who are addicted to opiates deal with withdrawal symptoms when they quit… (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Author: news_poster

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:00 am

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Source: Suboxone Talk Zone
A recovering psychiatrist talks about Suboxone, treatment for opiate dependence and chronic pain. Includes questions and answers with addicts and patients on Suboxone.

Author: news_poster

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 3:00 am

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Source: Suboxone Talk Zone
A recovering psychiatrist talks about Suboxone, treatment for opiate dependence and chronic pain. Includes questions and answers with addicts and patients on Suboxone.

Author: OFT

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:35 pm

I am praying for you that the symptoms will subside, and you can remain strong through this. I also tried to quit cold turkey after taking 12+ mgs/day for several years. I was under the assumption sub withdrawals werent as severe as the opiates i was taking. Boy was I wrong. The duration and halflife of subs is unlike anything Ive ever experienced. I dont really have the answers for you, because I only made it 2 weeks before I succumbed to the sleeplessness of the sub withdrawal. I was about to be homeless at the time and getting to work was a necessity. I was unable to complete my detox and relapsed back on. I do know what you are going thru tho, Ive been there, and I pray you have the strength to make it to the other side. You are almost out of the woods now chelsea. Just think about how much better your going to feel. It isnt meant to be easy, and will always serve as a reminder as to why we wont/dont ever want to go back to that place. I am starting the weening process now myself, and after being on sub for 5 years Im ready to get this done with.
I will second the last comment, imodium was a must for me the first 10 days or so. Try your best to get some fluids and vitamins in your system. I would suggest the BRAT diet. Please keep us updated on your progress, Im praying for you.

Author: OFT

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:35 pm

I am praying for you that the symptoms will subside, and you can remain strong through this. I also tried to quit cold turkey after taking 12+ mgs/day for several years. I was under the assumption sub withdrawals werent as severe as the opiates i was taking. Boy was I wrong. The duration and halflife of subs is unlike anything Ive ever experienced. I dont really have the answers for you, because I only made it 2 weeks before I succumbed to the sleeplessness of the sub withdrawal. I was about to be homeless at the time and getting to work was a necessity. I was unable to complete my detox and relapsed back on. I do know what you are going thru tho, Ive been there, and I pray you have the strength to make it to the other side. You are almost out of the woods now chelsea. Just think about how much better your going to feel. It isnt meant to be easy, and will always serve as a reminder as to why we wont/dont ever want to go back to that place. I am starting the weening process now myself, and after being on sub for 5 years Im ready to get this done with.
I will second the last comment, imodium was a must for me the first 10 days or so. Try your best to get some fluids and vitamins in your system. I would suggest the BRAT diet. Please keep us updated on your progress, Im praying for you.

Author: Donechasing

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:40 pm

Ok, I am off subject here, but does anybody else feel the white house has far more
Pressing issues to address than academy award presentations?

Author: Donechasing

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:40 pm

Ok, I am off subject here, but does anybody else feel the white house has far more
Pressing issues to address than academy award presentations?

Author: Donechasing

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:46 pm

I always suspected that when I entered o/p detox (some around Detroit metro area also tag their clinics pain recovery),
That I’d be stereotyped ‘addict’.

Turns out I was right. One month into detox I paid visit to a pain clinic that was previously
Was a provider to me. They would only offer methadone, and said if they did that then they
Would also have to contact my ‘addictionologist’. Now mind you, I volunteered into the program
Seeking help for ‘dependency to opiates’. Now, since the medical community likes to use ‘dependency’
And ‘addiction’ as two different issues, I found this both alarming and amusing. I know I’m better off
Regardless, but the pain doctors are slithering creatures same as us. I think any doctor with a dea number,
And especially sub docs, should show proof of addiction and survival / successful recovery from opiatEs
To achieve a license to prescribe the venom. Just sayin’

Author: Donechasing

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:46 pm

I always suspected that when I entered o/p detox (some around Detroit metro area also tag their clinics pain recovery),
That I’d be stereotyped ‘addict’.

Turns out I was right. One month into detox I paid visit to a pain clinic that was previously
Was a provider to me. They would only offer methadone, and said if they did that then they
Would also have to contact my ‘addictionologist’. Now mind you, I volunteered into the program
Seeking help for ‘dependency to opiates’. Now, since the medical community likes to use ‘dependency’
And ‘addiction’ as two different issues, I found this both alarming and amusing. I know I’m better off
Regardless, but the pain doctors are slithering creatures same as us. I think any doctor with a dea number,
And especially sub docs, should show proof of addiction and survival / successful recovery from opiatEs
To achieve a license to prescribe the venom. Just sayin’

Author: jmdear

Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:03 pm

That is absolutely awful. I really am in disbelief that a doctor would do that just because you are pregnant. I have heard of doctors cutting people off cold turkey becasue they have failed a drug test, or ran out before there prescription ended but never becasue of a patient finding out they were expecting.

The first thing I would do is contact the state medical board and tell them what has happened. I would also suggest that you start tapering right now. I do not know what your dose is, but ideally you want to take the least amount as COMFORTABLY possible…it will be best for you and your unborn baby.

If you can somehow manage with what you have(getting your dose down safely) perhaps you can make it until the new doctors appointment. The other thing I would suggest is calling other doctors around. You can also try pleading with the new doctors office to get you in sooner.

The last resort in this situation would be to go to a public hospital’s emergency room if and when you run out. Tell them everything that has happened, that you are in WDS and ask if there is anything safe for you to take to help ease the WDS and protect your unborn baby from miscarriage. I do not know if the ER can give you Subtuex or not, but maybe they can or at can at least help some of your WDS especially if your BP/heart rate goes up(like mine does when I try to get off).

I am really sorry you are in this situation.
Keep us posted!