Author: TwinCitiesHardcore
Posted: Thu May 16, 2013 2:00 pm
DocM made a typo actually as Buprex (probably meant Buprenex) is actually an injectable form of buprenorphine hcl for pain control. BuTrans, on the other hand might be a really good option for you and would be what you would want to mention to your providers. It is a CIII medication as is hydrocodone/lortab/vicodon so any doctor who has a DEA # can prescribe it for pain management. It’s a patch similar to the Duragesic (Fentanyl) transdermal patch only BuTrans actually lasts 7 days. Any Dr can also write you a prescription for Suboxone or Subutex for pain OFF LABEL but it’s rather unlikely. A problem is that you have already been through the process of looking into obtaining suboxone via a maintenance clinic or through Dr’s who prescribe under DATA 2000, so if your primary Dr’s/psychiatrists who you have standing relationships with thought that an off-label RX or even the use of BuTrans would be for you they likely would have already suggested going that route. Still, mention BuTrans, if it’s appropriate for you it just might be the ticket or at least a place to start. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that buprenorphine has a MUCH more potent opioid effect than tramadol and even hydrocodone and you will feel that upon induction for the first couple days until your body adjusts. Though it seems counterproductive to take a stronger opioid to treat dependence on a milder opioid, buprenorphine and to an extent methadone have unique properties that keep your receptors saturated for much longer periods of time than other opioids, thus losing the histrionic nature of the opioid roller coaster and creating a more balanced life; keeping the addict inside satisfied, essentially so life can be focused on something other than active addiction 24/7. Keep posting here, good or bad, we’re all invested now, I know I am and I hope all works out with you!
Travis