Listen people all of us addicts knows what it's like to go into withdrawal. I was on subs for 5 years and got down to 2 mlg and after a week quit. Yeah I'm going thru withdrawal now but it gets better. You have to just stay strong and fight thru it. If I can do it so can you. I have been an addict for over 25 years and I'm 40 now. Stay strong my friends and wish you all the best.
Thank you. And that is a pretty large dose to “jump” from too! Congratulations keep it up! I am in the process of weaning down after maybe 3-4 years on subs. Down to .5mg currently (was mostly on 2mg over these years, started at 8 initially) and hoping to stabilize at .25mg for a month at least before trying to jump off. Get days in between doses too. Wish me luck, this is the second time I’ve made it to .5mg trying to taper (last time I slipped up and did full opiates, and was forced back up to 2mg after that prolonged relapse). Thankfully this time around I feel 100% confident that I won’t regret the taper and quitting subs. Wish me luck lol. Take care
@@Weather_Nerd you got this i am almost 72 hrs clean again from subs and the last time i made it almost 6 months but messed up and done kratom which led me back to subs again but i feel better as each day goes by and I know now what to watch out for and what to expect and i am so happy and looking forward to my freedom and happiness again even if it takes a year, just be careful and always remember why you quit and if you relapse that you will feel worse and just want to quit again and its not worth it, like @washingtoncomanders17 said stay strong and the longer you go without them them better it gets! Good luck :)
@@honestamerican5hey good luck. Kratom also led me to relapse on my DOC leading me to suboxone now. Stay away from kratom imo it’s side effects and the consumption are much worse than subs
I went off for a year but pain drew me back and I am okay with it. I went off very slowly, very slowly I took crumbs toward the end and it took about two months! yes a long time but I was not in a hurry and WD was fairly easy
Crap I've been an addict since I was born and now on su suboxzone since 2011. I've weaned down to 2mg and then something happens and I go back to 3 tabs a day the wean down again . I'm me in my 50's and everyone thinks I'm a health freak cause don't drink and workout .
Correct.., Yes me too m suffering from constipation taking this buprenorphine, but thank god that now i am sober now for 4 months now without any opiods, love from Nagaland🇮🇳 India❤
Thank you for having a doctor speak about it and talk more in detail than us on Reddit and figure it out. And tell what’s going on. The stigma is so scared to even bring up and literally saying suboxone is like saying narco aka drug addict. Which it’s not and trying to get back to normal life. Thank you for bringing this to light.
Ibeen on bupronorphine from2005 i started cocaine crack to after but the last 6years subaxone worked more i have no cravings if i use its pther reasons but i did use onit alot.. still and u get sick and cracibgs but these last 3years much better with heroun addiction thank god for subaxone crack and iv been ckean 9months. But having some bordeom and problems to acrualy go to certain places in this clean time.i used heroun smoked it last 2weeks and still get sick obviosly i either put up abit my subacobe dose for 4 days or take rivotril and lyrca
The crack and coke iv addictionand crvings are too much and my previous life but i said if someone tells u put a knife in ur chest will u i wont smoke crack agian at least for npw i can see i been 2 decades now.and plus still on buprornorphine it saves u yes u feel caged sumtimes but better than opiod addixton life
BUPRENORPHINE IS AN IATROGENIC HARMFUL AGENT. USED AS PUNISHMENT BY DOCTORS. NOT AN ANALGESIC. THIS DOCTOR SHOULD TRY BUPRENORPHINE AND USE THE PATCH. CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS ARE TREATED BADLY. PUPIL SIZE MEANS LIGHT. SUBOXONE AND BUPRENORPHINE SHOULD BE AVIODED AT ALL EXPENSE. THIS DOCTOR NEGLECTS THE TRUTH AT EVERY TURN.
This gave me a second chance at life, it's better to have constipation then having abscesses, collapsed veins, hours sweating finding the vein. Testosterone can be managed with moderate physical activity or even with a supplement for that matter. Gradually tapering the dozes, staying hydrated, vegan diet helped me with constipation.
@@jeffmiller3499 I’m sure your body produces the same amount but increases oestrogen to counter the testosterone increase, also I’m curious about the test on bupreborphine & what it does
I was on Heroin for 20 years. I'm now 310 days clean and sober and doing good in life. I went from 60mg of methadone to 20mg and then my doctor switched the treatment to 8 mg Buprenorphine that i tapered down to 0,2mg. I've been trying for the last 5 months to get off that 0,2 mg and be free of any substances. I just can't do it, withdrawals are still very bad. I'm fine during the day but once i lay in bed it becomes Hell for me. Insomnia, restless legs, cramps, etc... I wish i knew it was that hard to come off buprenorphine. If if tapered down the methadone from 20mg to 0, the treatment would have been over months aggo. Apologies for my English.
You need to prepare some pils to help you, for pain, diarrhea etc etc… i went twice on 10 days detox, he give some pils and i never felt anything, she take me off so easy, incredible!!! I just don’t know how hat pills she give me! That’s why day is like 100€
I mixed a 4mg strip in like 20 ml of water and started with x amount of drops and every 5 days would reduce the drops by only one drop. It's a super slow process but I promise it's better than the strips which can have disproportionate amount of the medication throughout. Also get a decent sized prescription for clonidine .1mg and some 10mg baclofen for those couple days during initial step down periods. Could even reduce by 2 drops each time if you can handle and want to speed up the process.
Been on 16mil bruponorphen for about 6 years. I decided to stop and stop I did with no suport what so ever. I'm on day 21 and still am suffering. Its brutal the pain restlessness deepresion. No sleep stomach cramps leg cramps suicidal lost tired starving alone. I'll never forget this feeling of death !!!!!!!
I been on subz 4 yrs now .I m currently on 20 mg a day and I tired of depending on this drug 🤦♀️ . No one at the clinic has tried to wean me off & I can't do it alone .I pray we all can get back to our NORMAL SELVES, not depending on Anything every single day. ❤
Heroin -subax-methdone withdrawl Big pupils blurry eyes Runny nose eyes Yawning Sneezing leg hand pain and streching spasms jumping. Anedonia Diatreha Vominiting Cold good bumbps sweating freezing After anxiety irritabilty deoression no motivation all depebds
@@johnylalrina1451 the overwhelming majority of pain patients and drug addicts prescribed buprenorphine are on it from 5 years to life. usually, they never come off it , it is a drug used mainly as an opiate replacement therapy "for life" , and not a tool to quit opiates quickly so 20mg after 4 years! is not really surprising. simply ask any drug addict, how long have they taken buprenorphine for ,. and the majority will say for years and years and years , and they tried to come off but it was to painful and the tapering was way to long to endure.
I was taking 20 a day also. But I have gotten myself down to 4 a day. I quit going to thy doctor and started buying them from other people that helps me not take more then I need to. I'm going to quit. But I took me almost a year to not be in constant withdrawal trying to lower my dose.
Never Swallow The Medication after it dissolves under your tongue!!! It causes worse problems with constipation. Thank you Dr. B.!!! You’re always on point!!!💯 I wish other Doctors would watch your videos and learn from you. America needs more Dr. B.’s!!!💯♥️
I wondered about that...I asked pharmacist and he said just swallow it. But I've heard from many people not to swallow it, so I haven't been doing it. It feels like a lot of it isn't dissolving though...how do I know how many mgs are actually being dissolved ? And what happens if you swallow ??
Somebody else said that years ago and it's the dumbest thing I've ever heard lmao that's because your actually getting the medicine lol might as well just flush em down the toilet, idk they used to give me constipation a long time ago I don't get it anymore tho your literally spitting almost all of the medicine out doing that
Can you possibly make a video on how hospitals handle patients that need surgery while on Suboxone? If I get into a car accident or something, do I need to fear not being able to receive pain medication in extreme circumstances? Also, I’m concerned about post-operative pain management. I’ve been putting off having surgery for fear of not being able to take pain killers during recovery. I have chronic back and neck pain and would benefit greatly from this surgery. This is something I will discuss with my surgeon when the time comes, but can you offer some insight and maybe some peace of mind for Suboxone patients?
I will make a quick one right now. Great question, please subscribe and pass us on. We are a non-profit educational endeavor. Thank you for the great question.
Wow that was fast! Thank you for the response. I will watch it now. I’m so glad I found your channel...subscribed and already binge watched all your videos. Love what you’re doing here.
@@Anonymous-im9ob That means a lot! I am happy to help. If there is anyone you think can benefit from the info please feel free to share with them as well!
Dear all, the overall channel is getting lots of comments and questions. We do our best as we want to remain close and connected. I apologize for our shortcomings in getting to everybody.
hope u can answer this question. I took just one sub 8mg this past friday and cant get an erection ever since. tomorrow is wedsnday. not taking any more subs or any other opiates. should i expect my libido to return soon or is it possible for long term loss just from one occasion? what a mistake! how long do side effect usually last with short term use like this case?
RE: Constipation; I began taking 400 mg. of one of the forms of magnesium supplements at bedtime. Some forms of magnesium have more effects on the bowel than others so you have to find what works best for you. I was constipated for 10 years before I found this! Magnesium also is good for the body & can have a calming effect upon the body. Some forms of magnesium citrate are sold as a brand called "Calm."
Constipation is something I have always struggled with in my years on opioids, including buprenorphine and now methadone. I tried many medications like sucralose, and herbal remedies like senna. The best thing that works for me is eating high bran fibre products, like All Bran cereal daily.
Hey please reply , did buprenorphine affect your fertility ?? Or does the drug completely affect fertility ?? Or is it like you get the sexual desire and sperm count back when you stop taking buprenorphine ?? Please reply ??
I found that when I was on buprenorphine my libido was higher than when I was on heroin or other full agonist opioids. If you are on a stable dose of buprenorphine that does not make you feel 'high' then your libido should return, especially compared to when you were on more short acting full agonist opioids. Buprenorphine shouldn't affect fertility, opioids usually just decrease libido and ability to ejaculate, sperm count should be normal.
@@Sn4pp3r your comments just breath life into me . My hopes are up. I'm trying to have a baby but I'm just so scared . I hope I can do it someday. Thanks man.
@@Tomatzoma I wish you all the best! Just don't be afraid to stay on buprenorphine for as long as you need to, it will not affect your fertility or damage your health as a lot of people seem to think it does. Reducing or stopping too early is the main risk I have found, I've done 4 detoxes in the last 22 years off bupe, heroin, methadone etc, but I was not ready and got back on heroin. In the 15 years I was on buprenorphine it hasn't caused any serious side effects and I have always felt safer on ORT than risk stopping too early. Reduce if and when you really feel ready to, buprenorphine will not damage you in any way if prescribed at the correct dose by a good doctor.
Take a prebiotic and/or probiotics too for constipation 4 methadone cough syrup knonipin seroquel all had me in trouble before taking the AZO CRANBERRY PROBIOTIC TABS
I take two 5.7 Zubs a day. I'm almost 50. I'm not crazy about being tied to a drug, but I can't sum up the courage to buck up and go completely without Bupe. I've been through 2 methadone clinics and tried going off Bupe at least 5x. Today, I have a ton of anxiety(on SSD for OCD/PTSD etc---whole other story lol) and sleep sucks, but at least I'm spending more time with my kids and am committed to staying clean. I smoke pot and yes I'm still clean btw! I digress...Maybe I really do need Bupe. Fuck it, I have to do what I gotta do and if that means melting a few tabs under the tongue, that's a helluva lot better than spending a whole paycheck on a nod. Like I said, I'm committed now---I never took Bupe properly because I always thought I would be able to use again and, of course, wanted to use again. Today, I Don't. And don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it for others because I live for my three kids and mom. Peace!
Buffalo blues we have a lot in common God bless you keep fighting the good fight and always remember your children or what really matters the most here and bringing them up in a good clean and healthy environment good luck my friend
So agree with you! I was told many times - you can't get clean for others it's gotta be for yourself. Those people obviously didn't have kids. I got off dope and stay alive for my kid and grandkid. If it was just me that's a whole other situation.
I love this channel! Thanks, you're doing a great, divine job, informing and being open about this stuff. Itt's very important for a lot of people now.
When I take 8 mg or more per day, and this is particularly true during the winter, is a lack of blood flow to the extremities, and in my case, my right hand! This goes away as soon as my dose is lowered to 6mg/day or lower.
You should do a video on methylnaltrexone. Its a stimulant laxative that specifically targets the opiate receptors in your intestine, and stomach. Its specifically used for opiate induced constipation.
Thanks! You are one of the few people that truly understands this medication. I was impressed with another video you made comparing the different formulations. I’ve only ever heard one other Dr. explain the way that the Naloxone does not have an effect when taken sublingually. I have listened to many people claim they can’t take Suboxone due to reactions to the Naloxone and I shake my head. What about less common side effects like numbness? We are trying to eliminate my Zubsolv as the cause of numb hands currently. Thanks
I jumped off at 4mg after being on it 4-1/2 years on day 7 of withdrawals I had my labs done and my liver bilirubin increased to 3.4 normal is 1.0-1.2 and I’ve always had good labs just had them down 2 months ago! So I think it puts a strain on the liver detoxing off my family doctor says not but funny it was normal while taking it!
Avoid buprenorphine because there are No human studies to show it is safe and effective for chronic pain treatment. The drug zaps your manhood away, shrivels you sick up to the size of a pimple. It clouds you mind, gives you head aches, and makes you dizzying, and these symptoms are far worse than with traditional opioids. Most important buprenorphine is weak at treating pain and you are going to need higher does and the side effects will be worse. You have been warned.
I just got off after 11 years. I am so glad to have my life back; sleepiness, personality change, social isolation.... it takes your soul after you’ve been on over 7 years. #taper
I brought my Methadone & suboxone for this online pharmacy. They are actually the best i have come across. I will put thier website below. www.mrmethadone.com/
Lack of sex drive is probably the number one reason I'm tapering off Suboxone and trying to quit. It's effecting my relationship and is a huge problem I didn't know I would face. My life has gotten better but if u can't express the love you have for the ones you love what's the point. Any info to help here would be appreciated. I've never had an issue with this in my life until using Suboxone
So knowledgeable! I just came across your videos because I’ve been struggling with cravings. I can tell how passionate and knowledgeable you are on all of this
Lol I was outside watching this and I thought the background music was the ice cream in my neighborhood..... I got up to call my kids to go get some ice cream
@@DrBAddictionRecovery on a serious note, I been on suboxone for 12+ years and I'm 32 and thinking about getting testosterone treatment. Do you think that is a good idea? And I'm worried about the side effects while on the suboxone
Doc, where’s your office? Do you do telehealth consults? I’ve been on this for 12 years. I don’t feel my MD is in tune to a lot of things about me! I hear from her every 4 months in a 2 minute telehealth call (ever since Covid) I’d really like to discuss some issues with you! 🙏🏼
For some reason the strips give me a horrible headache. The pill form of Suboxone works great for me and vice verse for a friend of mine. She gets bad headaches from the pill form. Possibly that?
I quit smoking 2 years ago after smoking for 23 years. I tried to smoke a cigarette last week and almost threw up. I ended up getting a migraine too. The smell and everything about cigarettes disgusted me. When ppl smoke around me, I get so irritated. I'm assuming that the nonsmokers who I smoked around felt the same way.
None of yous have been on heavy suboxone or opiate use if you think coffee and cigs can move a suboxone brick out of your ass... Ha ha haaaa.... just saying...
According to the Kickin' addiction channel, someone named Johzez knows a lot about this too, but he is from Sweden. I have found Clomiphine to be very useful for this as well. And sugar alcohols as well.
I've been taken buprenorphine right from 2006/7 till date hence there is abstinence for few months or year but i relapse again..then it becomes as a daily routine.. there are times when I use heroin sometime I use buprenorphine..i never let my body to build it's tolerance on one component...i keep switching..you know..but i feel better.. healthier..day by day..
Yooo Dr Banimahd!! How are you sir? My name is Rich Taylor and I used to be your patient. Wow I did not know your channel was so big! Just Subbed up hope you are well
When I first started subs my constipation was so bad I didn't pass a stool for 2 weeks. NOT a fun experience. The only thing that cleared me was a suppository. Super dangerous experience now that I think about it...
2 weeks? No. After a few days, you should have taken a softener or seen a doctor within the week. Unless you ate nothing, there's no way the body can hold 2 weeks worth of food/shit. Each meal is atleast 6oz (as a small meal). 1 1/2 lbs a day multiplied by 14...You would have had over 20lbs of shit backed up after not shitting for 2 weeks. You can't shit me.
@3xtra Terrestrial Please make sure that you are not swallowing the medication after it dissolves. That will increase the chances of constipation. Spit it out. If I ever have problems with it, I use stool softeners to correct it. I hope you are doing better now.
@@MeximidgeComedy I did dude.. took every laxative possible. The only thing that helped was a suppository. Ripped me a new one if you catch my drift... It was over two weeks home boy .. why would I lie about that? I know you're probably in highschool and think you know everything, but you don't little buddy.
Been on soboxone for about 7 years now. I take chia seed pudding almost daily and that helps a lot. 3 tablespoons and it tastes great with cinnamon and maple syrup added in. I want to get off but afraid I would want opiates again. My testosterone is low, not sure if being on this is making it low as I eat well and gym 4x a week. When I take the pill, I do get a burst of energy and focus for some reason. Like I am getting a little high. Anyways, good luck to u all.
My doctor has had me on the same dosage for 14 years not once. Did he ever try to taper me now I’ve decided just to taper myself. I’m OK but still sick as a dog. I don’t even know if I’ll go back next month.
I am VERY CONFUSED- I started on Butrans Patches (10 mcg/hour) - One patch every 7 days. I was also prescribed 5 mg Percocet 2x a day for breakthrough pain. I have Chronic Pain that was not managed with Opoid Pills any longer. I have CKD and many, many Health issues due to a Botched Gastric By-pass (Roux-en Gastric Bypass) . Now almost 20 years later I have Malabsorption, Gastroparesis, Failure to Thrive, Muscle Loss, Osteo and RA. My bones are basically crumbling. At my lowest I weighed 62 lbs and was in the hospital for 3 months- The Dr's attempted to do a reversal but it failed. I am fighting having my Ulcerated little piece of stomach removed- I have severe nerve damage and so much Scar tissue in what was left of my small intestine. I have Renal Hypertension from my CKD and the unmanaged pain had me at almost Stroke Stage Daily (One small TIA already) No relieve from regular Pain Meds and I felt WORSE than ever- I became basically a Hermit and The feeling of being hung over every morning and no energy or desire to do ANYTHING. This is my 5th day on Butrans Patch so far so good- I am seeing bits of energy coming back and my MIND is slowing reappearing with a actual thought process! I am not Pain Free by any means Nor will I ever be. But Oh to feel just a little NORMAL here and there is a BEAUTIFUL thing. My question is WHY do I need to take the 2 5mg PERCS a day if The Butrans blocks them??? Or am I misunderstanding ??? I plan on asking my Dr when I go back in 3 weeks- But I thought maybe you could answer me before then- Also might I add I am very naive on this type of Medication- AFTER I had The Patch on I stated googling and about had a HEART ATTACK- I had thought only people addicted to hard core drugs were put on Suboxne- I had never heard of Butrans and had no idea it was both same. thing..... Humbling to say the least. Also The Dr had to do a assessment on me to make sure I WAS NOT AT RISK FOR ADDICTION BEFORE I COULD BE PUT ON THIS- Again I am so confused...... Thank you for your time Dr. B
Hello dear. There is alot to unpack here. If you would like I started a patreon where I will be able to connect more. Here is the link: www.patreon.com/americanaddiction
Hi Doc. I am a longtime (3 years) user of the Butrans 20 Patch and I want to come off it, due to "dead bowel" constipaton. However, after watching this video I am even more confused about to stop using this drug. Specifically, at minute 6:45 you say ..... one " should come off this medication quickly", but then at minute 8.35 you say "do not stop abruptly". Please clarify.
The Impotence issue is from NOT HAVING THE PROPER DOSE; once you are on Suboxone a while...You build a Tolerance and you don't realize it.... I have had the tolerance issue also, for a while; due to drinking Beer and NOT taking my whole dose...I find that, you CANNOT use ANY OTHER SUBSTANCES/Beer, Alcohol...etc...while on any Medication for addiction...
Milk of magnesia about 12 hours before u plan to “go” along with a fiber supplement has really helped me, and make sure you’re drinking plenty water! Stay safe & clean, everyone.
I used it for 2 days, (after 6 years of oxycodone and 0 side effects, after major surgeries) , the under the tongue 0.4mg. Urticaria all over my face & neck, itchy and hot, and my mout is super dry, I woke up with my cheek mucosa completely removable with 1 finger (it was stuck on my molars, so gross, never happened before with anything else). This is not ok for me. Yeah, I wanna take care for my body, liver & kidneys, but not with those side effects.
Thanks for the good information. It seems to me that opiates restrict the sphincter (pumps in the body), one of which is the bile pumping action leading to constipation and many other things.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I'd like you to talk about why some people say the generics are different them name brand. When it's the SAME medications. And also could you go into why Suboxone is "safe" for pregnancy now when before they would switch to Subutex. Or you could just short answer here
No. It happens at times. Make sure you did not induce with drawls. If you, call my medical office at 949-847-8721. I will answer your question in detail if I can be reached. I hate to see you suffer.
I would say from personal experience that getting sick is a side effect of taking too much regardless of how much. It's a different type of tolerance with suboxone. For me it's a good sign i don't need as much as I thought. Hope i helped
Was on oxycodone for 12 years, the last year had worked up to 60-100 mg daily. Started suboxone 15 days ago, 8 mg 4x a day. I'm now down to 4 mg 2x a day. So far zero cravings or withdrawals. I use Linzess for the constipation. Seems to be getting better as the suboxone dose is decreasing. Been on trt for 14 years, but even with the weekly 120 mg injections, the suboxone does affect my libido. Hoping that improves as well as my dosage goes down. I'm not forcing myself to taper as quickly as I have, but if a smaller dose works, I'm not going to take more than I need. I see my dr. next week for the first time since I started the suboxone, I'm sure he will be surprised at how quickly I've tapered. I'm sure as I get lower, I will need to slow the taper. I've used kratom when I was on oxycodone and would run out of my 30 day script in 16-17 days, which was every month. I'm thinking I may use it if I struggle coming off the suboxone. I've read the horror stories of getting off suboxone, but I'm confident that if I transition from suboxone to kratom and taper the kratom, I'll be able to get totally clean.
whats going on now? i tried taking my bupe today after being sick 20 hours hoping it would bring relief and instead i started throwing up and crapping everywhere... it made me go into harder withdrawals to the point i got bad desperate and gave up... im so lost i wish i could find a path others know worked.. idk why my zubsolve didnt work.. i made sure to wait really long into my withdrawals and it still felt like it backfired.. lmk best of luck and pray for you and us all.. much love peacee
I can’t take the bloating anymore. I’m 110 lbs and look 6 months pregnant. Went into subutex due to chronic pain from rheumatica myalgia. Pls help. I just celery everyday along with many other fruits. I also eat pineapple and cucumber daily.
staying active especially doing bodyweight squats can keep your test levels up.. if your not doing anything it can lower i think.. and keeping the dose below 4mgs can prevent constipation
I just got on it and the 1st night i waited till H withdrawal was pretty mild took 1 8mg subutex and withdrawal went away. Some cramps came and went but weren't painful or too long. Had a runny nose for about 6 hrs. Then around the 7hr mark my knees began aching, not too bad but enough to bother me. So i took half of an 8mg Subutex 8 hrs later for my knees aching, pain went away for a while but returned less strong. Im honestly glad im not in 100% withdrawal though. I been there b4 and it's painful. This is easy with Subutex. Oh and i used H through my nose for years. Hope this helps anyone trying to come off H. If i could redoit I'd wait a couple more hours till i took the Subutex. I did experience some withdrawal but nothing crazy or unbearable with Subutex, plus i was at work when i took it.
Good this is how it should be used. However, some physicians try to make patients use buprenorphine for chronic pain treatment and that is a mistake. For chronic pain strict to traditional opioids.
I went 52 hours no dope n still went in pessimistic wd I would imagine my dope had fentanyl you think ? It’s orettt common knowledge down here ur at least getting some fent in any bag of white dope I rarely found light tan a lot of chunk dope too but ya best anyone could tell me was the fentanyl hung around bc 52 hrs is pretty deep in to only get 10x sicker I was way worse after j took the sub n I had to keep redosing to break thru an finally did
Why does no one talk about one of the side effects being severe drowsyness? I'm only taking 1-2mg twice a day and I'm extremely drowsy all day and sometimes fall asleep at my desk at home. Especially if I don't get enough sleep the night before. Subs helped me get off percs, but now I can't get off subs and I've never taken more than 2mg the whole time. This shit sucks.
My weaknesses on giving up my addiction is the muscles and joints pain. Cold when it should be hot. Hot when it’s should be cold. People won’t understand why I didn’t stop heroin. I want to stop but I took it bcoz of I can’t handle the pain. Anyone can advice on how to stop. Whoever will say just bear the pain. I can’t blame them saying that coz they don’t know the feeling . I wish there’s no pain
Unless they've experienced it, they'll never understand. Our society treats drugs addicts so poorly, I wish you luck & peace brotha. You are not alone.
@@JohnTaylor-fh4et I wish tonight is my last fix. Just gonna finish 4 grams and hoping to not take it any more. Thank you for the advice brothers. Need to exercise again just to flush all of it and detox
I had so many side effects from subs. Constipation was sometimes an issue but it was the least of the problems I suffered from. It’s a great drug for so many people and saved so many lives. Saved me from going back to dope but I was on it way too long.
I just went up to 10mg and im having some significant cognitive issues. I have memeory loss, or overall confusion, decent forgetfullness. Will this get better?
@Sam Afgan of course you get p.w. if you take subs too early from using heroin, fent, etc. I'm just saying in the video he says you can't use opiates while taking subs bc you'll get very sick. People do it all the time.
@@user-en4yw4jt5d yes look it up. Just another addictive drug that Big pharmaceutical companies put out there bc they screwed up when they sent there drug reps out there with fentanyl patches and oxycodone.
Dr. B, I have been on subutex for about 3 years straight and obviously want to get off of them. The main thing I'm having is constipation and I can go for a week straight without a bowel movement. I really need to know what to do sir? I can't eat big meals cause every time my stomach hurts bad and am very constipated. Its horrible!! So, what you are saying is that I should take Mirralax and vinegar oil? I just dont want to take that stuff due to going to the restroom at work all day. I'm just really concerned and don't know what to do.
Start taking plant based enzymes.... those things will start breaking down purified food matter that has been sitting in dormant intestines due to buprenorphine and other lifestyle choices. Add some magnesium and you will thank me later....
Listen these things saved my life and I MEAN that Whole heartedly. When I took a perc from the first one I was hooked because of the feeling it gave me and it was wonderful. I knew my habit was getting bad when I was going to find the perc and that wasn’t good. Someone told me about the suboxne and I have not Took a single perc since i have took these and NO i don’t abuse it. ON TOP of that I don’t even drink anymore. Suboxne really did SAVE MY LIFE. just be careful because people abuse this. Good luck 🍀 👍🏾
Dear Dr. B. I have been on Zubsolve 2.9 for almost one year now. From the very beginning, I experienced issues with nausea and loss of appetite. However, these side effects have become more prominent recently. For the past 2 weeks, my appetite has decreased substantially to the point that I can barely eat. I am constantly nauseous and at times I vomit after eating. Along with that I absolutely no energy. I am tired all of the time. I am in constant pain and so weak that I can barely get out of bed. My appetite has been reduced by 80%. Do you think that these symptoms are related to Zubsolve? I take one 2.9 tab daily.
@@jeffmiller3499 I’m on suboxone now to get off ox kratom. Withdrawaling from kratom, in my opinion is just as horrible as withdrawaling from opiates. Everyone is different, but I’m just sharing my experiences with kratom. It’s been horrible.
Try vegetable glycerine for constipation! Ive never had any problems with it just about 15 years ago when i was using hero. Btw very interesting subject. I found this because ive recently switched to buvidal
Redness in the face looking permanently Sunburnt & feeling flushed is really beginning to worry me now. Been on this Med' for a Decade & just feel wrecked.😳. The Constipation has been a nightmare @ times though am pretty ok atm.
Dr. B Can You Please Tell Me Why Sometimes My Body JUMPS ?? I Mean Legs Hands Sometimes It Hits My Head Inside .. And I Think I Lost Consciousness For 1 Second And Then Is Back To Normal.. I Think Is From Buprenorphine When I Take More Dose.
@@gg-cm5cr To Stop Buprenorphine Is By Changing The Dose.. Ex... From 8mg To 7.5mg For 2 Weeks Or 3 And Then From 7.5 To 7mg ... Little By Little And You Will Feel Nothing, You`ll Be Okay.. ;)
@@ArbenAdemi I would love to answer but that would be irresponsible. Please do talk to your doctor. I try to answer as much as I can here in a general way.
any reason why when I take suboxone I may not have a bowel movement for 5 to 7 days but when taking zubsolv I'm regular (once daily)? Just curious doc i've been on and off bupe for about 7 going on 8 years... I'm very scared though because I have lost my insurance this coming year (2020)... So I won't be able to ask my doctor thank you for all the info!
Question: i started to take buprenorphine 3 years ago. I have no memory left, i can only do one thing a time and forget everything. I take it together with 0,5 mg Clonazepam and 10ug Catapresan. In the morning i take 10 mg Catapresan, testosteron gel and Esomeprazol. My wife says that i have become like 25-30% more stupid. Please help me
hi! do you know anything about the side effect of myoclonus in the shoulders, neck, stomach & knees? pretty terrifying especially when i’m trying to sleep but my friend just told me he’s had this side effect as well!! can you confirm that this is a side effect? you seem to have a great conceptual grasp of the pharmacology.
Listen people all of us addicts knows what it's like to go into withdrawal. I was on subs for 5 years and got down to 2 mlg and after a week quit. Yeah I'm going thru withdrawal now but it gets better. You have to just stay strong and fight thru it. If I can do it so can you. I have been an addict for over 25 years and I'm 40 now. Stay strong my friends and wish you all the best.
Thank you. And that is a pretty large dose to “jump” from too! Congratulations keep it up!
I am in the process of weaning down after maybe 3-4 years on subs. Down to .5mg currently (was mostly on 2mg over these years, started at 8 initially) and hoping to stabilize at .25mg for a month at least before trying to jump off. Get days in between doses too. Wish me luck, this is the second time I’ve made it to .5mg trying to taper (last time I slipped up and did full opiates, and was forced back up to 2mg after that prolonged relapse).
Thankfully this time around I feel 100% confident that I won’t regret the taper and quitting subs. Wish me luck lol. Take care
@@Weather_Nerd you got this i am almost 72 hrs clean again from subs and the last time i made it almost 6 months but messed up and done kratom which led me back to subs again but i feel better as each day goes by and I know now what to watch out for and what to expect and i am so happy and looking forward to my freedom and happiness again even if it takes a year, just be careful and always remember why you quit and if you relapse that you will feel worse and just want to quit again and its not worth it, like @washingtoncomanders17 said stay strong and the longer you go without them them better it gets! Good luck :)
@@honestamerican5hey good luck. Kratom also led me to relapse on my DOC leading me to suboxone now. Stay away from kratom imo it’s side effects and the consumption are much worse than subs
I went off for a year but pain drew me back and I am okay with it. I went off very slowly, very slowly I took crumbs toward the end and it took about two months! yes a long time but I was not in a hurry and WD was fairly easy
Crap I've been an addict since I was born and now on su suboxzone since 2011. I've weaned down to 2mg and then something happens and I go back to 3 tabs a day the wean down again . I'm me in my 50's and everyone thinks I'm a health freak cause don't drink and workout .
Correct.., Yes me too m suffering from constipation taking this buprenorphine, but thank god that now i am sober now for 4 months now without any opiods, love from Nagaland🇮🇳 India❤
Thank you for having a doctor speak about it and talk more in detail than us on Reddit and figure it out. And tell what’s going on. The stigma is so scared to even bring up and literally saying suboxone is like saying narco aka drug addict. Which it’s not and trying to get back to normal life.
Thank you for bringing this to light.
Pleasure
Ibeen on bupronorphine from2005 i started cocaine crack to after but the last 6years subaxone worked more i have no cravings if i use its pther reasons but i did use onit alot.. still and u get sick and cracibgs but these last 3years much better with heroun addiction thank god for subaxone crack and iv been ckean 9months. But having some bordeom and problems to acrualy go to certain places in this clean time.i used heroun smoked it last 2weeks and still get sick obviosly i either put up abit my subacobe dose for 4 days or take rivotril and lyrca
The crack and coke iv addictionand crvings are too much and my previous life but i said if someone tells u put a knife in ur chest will u i wont smoke crack agian at least for npw i can see i been 2 decades now.and plus still on buprornorphine it saves u yes u feel caged sumtimes but better than opiod addixton life
BUPRENORPHINE IS AN IATROGENIC HARMFUL AGENT. USED AS PUNISHMENT BY DOCTORS. NOT AN ANALGESIC. THIS DOCTOR SHOULD TRY BUPRENORPHINE AND USE THE PATCH. CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS ARE TREATED BADLY. PUPIL SIZE MEANS LIGHT. SUBOXONE AND BUPRENORPHINE SHOULD BE AVIODED AT ALL EXPENSE. THIS DOCTOR NEGLECTS THE TRUTH AT EVERY TURN.
This gave me a second chance at life, it's better to have constipation then having abscesses, collapsed veins, hours sweating finding the vein. Testosterone can be managed with moderate physical activity or even with a supplement for that matter. Gradually tapering the dozes, staying hydrated, vegan diet helped me with constipation.
You don't wanna supplement it bc your body stops making it.
What supplement?
@@jeffmiller3499 I’m sure your body produces the same amount but increases oestrogen to counter the testosterone increase, also I’m curious about the test on bupreborphine & what it does
Right better than stealing from Walmart
@@samstapes7471
Try estrogen blockers. Arimidex works 👍
I was on Heroin for 20 years. I'm now 310 days clean and sober and doing good in life.
I went from 60mg of methadone to 20mg and then my doctor switched the treatment to 8 mg Buprenorphine that i tapered down to 0,2mg.
I've been trying for the last 5 months to get off that 0,2 mg and be free of any substances. I just can't do it, withdrawals are still very bad. I'm fine during the day but once i lay in bed it becomes Hell for me. Insomnia, restless legs, cramps, etc...
I wish i knew it was that hard to come off buprenorphine. If if tapered down the methadone from 20mg to 0, the treatment would have been over months aggo. Apologies for my English.
try the 100mg sublocade shots. I got on the two 300's and I think it is too strong.
You need to prepare some
pils to help you, for pain, diarrhea etc etc… i went twice on 10
days detox, he give some
pils and i never felt anything, she take me off so easy, incredible!!! I just don’t know how hat pills she give me! That’s why day is like 100€
I mixed a 4mg strip in like 20 ml of water and started with x amount of drops and every 5 days would reduce the drops by only one drop. It's a super slow process but I promise it's better than the strips which can have disproportionate amount of the medication throughout. Also get a decent sized prescription for clonidine .1mg and some 10mg baclofen for those couple days during initial step down periods. Could even reduce by 2 drops each time if you can handle and want to speed up the process.
Been on 16mil bruponorphen for about 6 years. I decided to stop and stop I did with no suport what so ever. I'm on day 21 and still am suffering. Its brutal the pain restlessness deepresion. No sleep stomach cramps leg cramps suicidal lost tired starving alone. I'll never forget this feeling of death !!!!!!!
I’m on day 4 of no doses at all and it’s like a hell I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. Hang in there.
I hope all is well, how’s it going
How did it go? Did you make it?
Gosh I just started taking this med & I’m on 150 mg is it that addictive? I’m facing back surgery & I’m in so much pain I can barely make it 😢😢😢
May I ask why you stopped? My dr is wanting me to try this for my chronic pain.
I been on subz 4 yrs now .I m currently on 20 mg a day and I tired of depending on this drug 🤦♀️ . No one at the clinic has tried to wean me off & I can't do it alone .I pray we all can get back to our NORMAL SELVES, not depending on Anything every single day. ❤
Heroin -subax-methdone withdrawl
Big pupils blurry eyes
Runny nose eyes
Yawning
Sneezing leg hand pain and streching spasms jumping.
Anedonia
Diatreha
Vominiting
Cold good bumbps sweating freezing
After anxiety irritabilty deoression no motivation all depebds
You still take 20mg after 4 years!! Thats crazy. Thats too much.
@@johnylalrina1451 the overwhelming majority of pain patients and drug addicts prescribed buprenorphine are on it from 5 years to life. usually, they never come off it , it is a drug used mainly as an opiate replacement therapy "for life" , and not a tool to quit opiates quickly so 20mg after 4 years! is not really surprising. simply ask any drug addict, how long have they taken buprenorphine for ,. and the majority will say for years and years and years , and they tried to come off but it was to painful and the tapering was way to long to endure.
I was taking 20 a day also. But I have gotten myself down to 4 a day. I quit going to thy doctor and started buying them from other people that helps me not take more then I need to. I'm going to quit. But I took me almost a year to not be in constant withdrawal trying to lower my dose.
@@johnylalrina1451 some people require a blocking dose to stop them relapsing on heroin.
Never Swallow The Medication after it dissolves under your tongue!!! It causes worse problems with constipation. Thank you Dr. B.!!! You’re always on point!!!💯 I wish other Doctors would watch your videos and learn from you. America needs more Dr. B.’s!!!💯♥️
Cindy’s Journey you are not lying, ever since I started spitting it out after 20 minutes and also taking my miralax everyday it has been a god send!
I wondered about that...I asked pharmacist and he said just swallow it. But I've heard from many people not to swallow it, so I haven't been doing it. It feels like a lot of it isn't dissolving though...how do I know how many mgs are actually being dissolved ? And what happens if you swallow ??
How can you not swallow it after it dissolves? After it dissolves its gone
@@Ghillin63 they are talking about when the pill dissolves down to a chalky past
Somebody else said that years ago and it's the dumbest thing I've ever heard lmao that's because your actually getting the medicine lol might as well just flush em down the toilet, idk they used to give me constipation a long time ago I don't get it anymore tho your literally spitting almost all of the medicine out doing that
Can you possibly make a video on how hospitals handle patients that need surgery while on Suboxone? If I get into a car accident or something, do I need to fear not being able to receive pain medication in extreme circumstances? Also, I’m concerned about post-operative pain management. I’ve been putting off having surgery for fear of not being able to take pain killers during recovery. I have chronic back and neck pain and would benefit greatly from this surgery. This is something I will discuss with my surgeon when the time comes, but can you offer some insight and maybe some peace of mind for Suboxone patients?
I will make a quick one right now. Great question, please subscribe and pass us on. We are a non-profit educational endeavor. Thank you for the great question.
Video made. I send it off for editing. It should be up in a couple of days.
I just published this video for you. I hope it's helpful! I very much appreciate your question. th-cam.com/video/VqX-dkdENcQ/w-d-xo.html
Wow that was fast! Thank you for the response. I will watch it now. I’m so glad I found your channel...subscribed and already binge watched all your videos. Love what you’re doing here.
@@Anonymous-im9ob That means a lot! I am happy to help. If there is anyone you think can benefit from the info please feel free to share with them as well!
The only one who know everything about buprenorphine!!!👏👏👏
Dear all, the overall channel is getting lots of comments and questions. We do our best as we want to remain close and connected. I apologize for our shortcomings in getting to everybody.
hope u can answer this question. I took just one sub 8mg this past friday and cant get an erection ever since. tomorrow is wedsnday. not taking any more subs or any other opiates. should i expect my libido to return soon or is it possible for long term loss just from one occasion? what a mistake! how long do side effect usually last with short term use like this case?
Your bladder will become numb and you will also have urinary retention caused by urinary hesitation 😥.
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RE: Constipation; I began taking 400 mg. of one of the forms of magnesium supplements at bedtime. Some forms of magnesium have more effects on the bowel than others so you have to find what works best for you. I was constipated for 10 years before I found this! Magnesium also is good for the body & can have a calming effect upon the body. Some forms of magnesium citrate are sold as a brand called "Calm."
Very helpful from Dr.B thanks very much
Constipation is something I have always struggled with in my years on opioids, including buprenorphine and now methadone. I tried many medications like sucralose, and herbal remedies like senna. The best thing that works for me is eating high bran fibre products, like All Bran cereal daily.
Hey please reply , did buprenorphine affect your fertility ?? Or does the drug completely affect fertility ?? Or is it like you get the sexual desire and sperm count back when you stop taking buprenorphine ?? Please reply ??
I found that when I was on buprenorphine my libido was higher than when I was on heroin or other full agonist opioids.
If you are on a stable dose of buprenorphine that does not make you feel 'high' then your libido should return, especially compared to when you were on more short acting full agonist opioids.
Buprenorphine shouldn't affect fertility, opioids usually just decrease libido and ability to ejaculate, sperm count should be normal.
@@Sn4pp3r your comments just breath life into me . My hopes are up. I'm trying to have a baby but I'm just so scared . I hope I can do it someday. Thanks man.
@@Tomatzoma I wish you all the best! Just don't be afraid to stay on buprenorphine for as long as you need to, it will not affect your fertility or damage your health as a lot of people seem to think it does. Reducing or stopping too early is the main risk I have found, I've done 4 detoxes in the last 22 years off bupe, heroin, methadone etc, but I was not ready and got back on heroin.
In the 15 years I was on buprenorphine it hasn't caused any serious side effects and I have always felt safer on ORT than risk stopping too early. Reduce if and when you really feel ready to, buprenorphine will not damage you in any way if prescribed at the correct dose by a good doctor.
Take a prebiotic and/or probiotics too for constipation 4 methadone cough syrup knonipin seroquel all had me in trouble before taking the AZO CRANBERRY PROBIOTIC TABS
I take two 5.7 Zubs a day. I'm almost 50. I'm not crazy about being tied to a drug, but I can't sum up the courage to buck up and go completely without Bupe. I've been through 2 methadone clinics and tried going off Bupe at least 5x. Today, I have a ton of anxiety(on SSD for OCD/PTSD etc---whole other story lol) and sleep sucks, but at least I'm spending more time with my kids and am committed to staying clean. I smoke pot and yes I'm still clean btw! I digress...Maybe I really do need Bupe. Fuck it, I have to do what I gotta do and if that means melting a few tabs under the tongue, that's a helluva lot better than spending a whole paycheck on a nod. Like I said, I'm committed now---I never took Bupe properly because I always thought I would be able to use again and, of course, wanted to use again. Today, I Don't. And don't let anyone tell you that you can't do it for others because I live for my three kids and mom. Peace!
Pointless shit..
How many milligrams is 5.7 if you don't mind telling me?
Buffalo blues we have a lot in common God bless you keep fighting the good fight and always remember your children or what really matters the most here and bringing them up in a good clean and healthy environment good luck my friend
Do the subs help your anxiety symptoms or ocd because I also have both. I’m supposed to be taking this medication next week. Scared to start though.
So agree with you! I was told many times - you can't get clean for others it's gotta be for yourself. Those people obviously didn't have kids. I got off dope and stay alive for my kid and grandkid. If it was just me that's a whole other situation.
Thank you Dr B ... I’m on Zibsolve 2.9 with NO side effects 🙃
🙂
I love this channel! Thanks, you're doing a great, divine job, informing and being open about this stuff. Itt's very important for a lot of people now.
India , Meghalaya need someone like you sir I wish you were from my society 🙏
When I take 8 mg or more per day, and this is particularly true during the winter, is a lack of blood flow to the extremities, and in my case, my right hand! This goes away as soon as my dose is lowered to 6mg/day or lower.
You should do a video on methylnaltrexone. Its a stimulant laxative that specifically targets the opiate receptors in your intestine, and stomach. Its specifically used for opiate induced constipation.
How is the transdermal patch different in terms of side effects compared to orally ingested buprenorphine products?
Thanks! You are one of the few people that truly understands this medication. I was impressed with another video you made comparing the different formulations. I’ve only ever heard one other Dr. explain the way that the Naloxone does not have an effect when taken sublingually. I have listened to many people claim they can’t take Suboxone due to reactions to the Naloxone and I shake my head. What about less common side effects like numbness? We are trying to eliminate my Zubsolv as the cause of numb hands currently. Thanks
Not everyone that takes it used drugs, I had spinal surgery and use it for chronic pain.
Thank you Dr. B!
You are very welcome, Wesley! If you have any additional questions please let me know.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery yes sir
Hypertension is also listed as a side effect when withdrawing. I believe that needs to be addressed and people should be aware before taking Suboxone
Aye, this is a so true with this Med'. The Red face & hyperactivity is a huge factor.
I have high blood pressure and take Suboxones. I take blood pressure meds 🤧.
@@JuneCarpenter35 = Lofexidine?
I jumped off at 4mg after being on it 4-1/2 years on day 7 of withdrawals I had my labs done and my liver bilirubin increased to 3.4 normal is 1.0-1.2 and I’ve always had good labs just had them down 2 months ago! So I think it puts a strain on the liver detoxing off my family doctor says not but funny it was normal while taking it!
Hey doc, look into chia seeds for constipation; they work great!
Extreme sleepiness, possible stopping breathing, personality change, lack of coordination, mood swings.
Avoid buprenorphine because there are No human studies to show it is safe and effective for chronic pain treatment. The drug zaps your manhood away, shrivels you sick up to the size of a pimple. It clouds you mind, gives you head aches, and makes you dizzying, and these symptoms are far worse than with traditional opioids. Most important buprenorphine is weak at treating pain and you are going to need higher does and the side effects will be worse. You have been warned.
I just got off after 11 years. I am so glad to have my life back; sleepiness, personality change, social isolation.... it takes your soul after you’ve been on over 7 years. #taper
Pure poison.
Hydration is key. You also can use probiotics to help break down things better.
Hard to listen to due to background music (?) Aside from that great info, thank you Dr B!
You are welcome. Background music?!
Mary C. Music ?
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I hear it as well. Flute?
Great Job Dr.B
I brought my Methadone & suboxone for this online pharmacy. They are actually the best i have come across. I will put thier website below.
www.mrmethadone.com/
I don’t mind it. Turn on captioning if you are that bothered.
Im on buprenorphine 4mg ,i left it dont like the doc i left it its been 5days still going
When I take it initially I have energy but when I go to bed at night I sleep a LOT longer than normal. Is that normal?
Sounds great to me … the fact that you sleep well at night and use that energy throughout the day is not just normal but very healthy
Lack of sex drive is probably the number one reason I'm tapering off Suboxone and trying to quit. It's effecting my relationship and is a huge problem I didn't know I would face. My life has gotten better but if u can't express the love you have for the ones you love what's the point. Any info to help here would be appreciated. I've never had an issue with this in my life until using Suboxone
Need endocrine work-up and/or (talk to your md) dose lowered
Jessie Jetter its no joke ! Real shit ..
Did u notice any hair loss while taking suboxine
@@user-en4yw4jt5d I feel while at 24 mg I did experience some. I'm at .5 now and after I got under 4mg I feel it stopped.
So knowledgeable! I just came across your videos because I’ve been struggling with cravings. I can tell how passionate and knowledgeable you are on all of this
This guy is pumping himself. Buprenorphine is a poor choice to treat chronic ppl ain, but that exactly what they are recommending to the CDC.
Only bad side effect I have is extreme heat intolerance, everything else is so minor it's almost non-existent.
Lol I was outside watching this and I thought the background music was the ice cream in my neighborhood..... I got up to call my kids to go get some ice cream
LOL!
@@DrBAddictionRecovery on a serious note, I been on suboxone for 12+ years and I'm 32 and thinking about getting testosterone treatment. Do you think that is a good idea? And I'm worried about the side effects while on the suboxone
THANK YOU SO MUCH DR ❤
Doc, where’s your office? Do you do telehealth consults? I’ve been on this for 12 years. I don’t feel my MD is in tune to a lot of things about me! I hear from her every 4 months in a 2 minute telehealth call (ever since Covid)
I’d really like to discuss some issues with you! 🙏🏼
I glade they have meds to help people
What I have found over the years is to put hot sauce on my foods. Just a touch. For flavor. There are hundreds of them out there. Enjoy.
My Dr never explained this to me! Thank you! I want to come off but I'm nervous. They make me sleepy and brain dead
I hear ya,...I hope all goes well with you, good luck!
I got over the constipation... perhaps it depends on the person..
It never caused constipation for me...
@Reid Everidge Not me either.
Mine is better than it was on codeine
How much vegetable oil for constipation?
Dr. B, thanks for making yourself available on youtube.
Can you suggest me the name of medicines for constipation that's available here in India
Is anyone having bad headaches on suboxone? I am having real bad headaches, almost everyday I have head pains. Please will someone reply
Not in general. Ask your MD but try Tylenol for a few day and stay hydrated. Talk to MD first
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I have. I have tried every otc medicine out there, not much relief at all.
For some reason the strips give me a horrible headache. The pill form of Suboxone works great for me and vice verse for a friend of mine. She gets bad headaches from the pill form. Possibly that?
@@Puddingcup110 Do you ever have shooting pains all around your head at times?
Chad W. Sometimes. I always chalked it up to a tension headache 🤕
Quickest way to cure constipation. A cup of coffee and a pack of Newport's
True about the cigarettes. I literally smoke just one cigarette when I get constipation, and after a walk.
I quit smoking 2 years ago after smoking for 23 years. I tried to smoke a cigarette last week and almost threw up. I ended up getting a migraine too. The smell and everything about cigarettes disgusted me. When ppl smoke around me, I get so irritated. I'm assuming that the nonsmokers who I smoked around felt the same way.
😁🤣🤣🤣🤣
Prebiotic and probiotics with coffee
None of yous have been on heavy suboxone or opiate use if you think coffee and cigs can move a suboxone brick out of your ass...
Ha ha haaaa.... just saying...
It definitely is bad on bones and teeth!!! And can cause irreversible heart problems
According to the Kickin' addiction channel, someone named Johzez knows a lot about this too, but he is from Sweden. I have found Clomiphine to be very useful for this as well. And sugar alcohols as well.
I've been taken buprenorphine right from 2006/7 till date hence there is abstinence for few months or year but i relapse again..then it becomes as a daily routine.. there are times when I use heroin sometime I use buprenorphine..i never let my body to build it's tolerance on one component...i keep switching..you know..but i feel better.. healthier..day by day..
Yooo Dr Banimahd!! How are you sir? My name is Rich Taylor and I used to be your patient. Wow I did not know your channel was so big! Just Subbed up hope you are well
When I first started subs my constipation was so bad I didn't pass a stool for 2 weeks. NOT a fun experience. The only thing that cleared me was a suppository. Super dangerous experience now that I think about it...
2 weeks? No. After a few days, you should have taken a softener or seen a doctor within the week. Unless you ate nothing, there's no way the body can hold 2 weeks worth of food/shit. Each meal is atleast 6oz (as a small meal). 1 1/2 lbs a day multiplied by 14...You would have had over 20lbs of shit backed up after not shitting for 2 weeks. You can't shit me.
@1,000 years ago That’s so rude.
@3xtra Terrestrial Please make sure that you are not swallowing the medication after it dissolves. That will increase the chances of constipation. Spit it out.
If I ever have problems with it, I use stool softeners to correct it. I hope you are doing better now.
@@MeximidgeComedy I did dude.. took every laxative possible. The only thing that helped was a suppository. Ripped me a new one if you catch my drift... It was over two weeks home boy .. why would I lie about that? I know you're probably in highschool and think you know everything, but you don't little buddy.
@@CMoore8539 thank you for being the kind person you are. This happened to me 10 yrs ago. But all good now! 👍😁
Been on soboxone for about 7 years now. I take chia seed pudding almost daily and that helps a lot. 3 tablespoons and it tastes great with cinnamon and maple syrup added in. I want to get off but afraid I would want opiates again.
My testosterone is low, not sure if being on this is making it low as I eat well and gym 4x a week.
When I take the pill, I do get a burst of energy and focus for some reason. Like I am getting a little high. Anyways, good luck to u all.
My doctor has had me on the same dosage for 14 years not once. Did he ever try to taper me now I’ve decided just to taper myself. I’m OK but still sick as a dog. I don’t even know if I’ll go back next month.
Why does he say buprenorphine is the same as suboxone? Suboxone is buprenorphine and naloxone.
I am VERY CONFUSED- I started on Butrans Patches (10 mcg/hour) - One patch every 7 days. I was also prescribed 5 mg Percocet 2x a day for breakthrough pain. I have Chronic Pain that was not managed with Opoid Pills any longer. I have CKD and many, many Health issues due to a Botched Gastric By-pass (Roux-en Gastric Bypass) . Now almost 20 years later I have Malabsorption, Gastroparesis, Failure to Thrive, Muscle Loss, Osteo and RA. My bones are basically crumbling. At my lowest I weighed 62 lbs and was in the hospital for 3 months- The Dr's attempted to do a reversal but it failed. I am fighting having my Ulcerated little piece of stomach removed- I have severe nerve damage and so much Scar tissue in what was left of my small intestine. I have Renal Hypertension from my CKD and the unmanaged pain had me at almost Stroke Stage Daily (One small TIA already) No relieve from regular Pain Meds and I felt WORSE than ever- I became basically a Hermit and The feeling of being hung over every morning and no energy or desire to do ANYTHING. This is my 5th day on Butrans Patch so far so good- I am seeing bits of energy coming back and my MIND is slowing reappearing with a actual thought process! I am not Pain Free by any means Nor will I ever be. But Oh to feel just a little NORMAL here and there is a BEAUTIFUL thing.
My question is WHY do I need to take the 2 5mg PERCS a day if The Butrans blocks them??? Or am I misunderstanding ???
I plan on asking my Dr when I go back in 3 weeks- But I thought maybe you could answer me before then- Also might I add I am very naive on this type of Medication- AFTER I had The Patch on I stated googling and about had a HEART ATTACK- I had thought only people addicted to hard core drugs were put on Suboxne- I had never heard of Butrans and had no idea it was both same. thing..... Humbling to say the least.
Also The Dr had to do a assessment on me to make sure I WAS NOT AT RISK FOR ADDICTION BEFORE I COULD BE PUT ON THIS- Again I am so confused......
Thank you for your time Dr. B
Hello dear. There is alot to unpack here. If you would like I started a patreon where I will be able to connect more. Here is the link: www.patreon.com/americanaddiction
Thanks Sir 🎉
Hi Doc. I am a longtime (3 years) user of the Butrans 20 Patch and I want to come off it, due to "dead bowel" constipaton. However, after watching this video I am even more confused about to stop using this drug. Specifically, at minute 6:45 you say ..... one " should come off this medication quickly", but then at minute 8.35 you say "do not stop abruptly". Please clarify.
Would my doctor get offended if I show him your video?
The Impotence issue is from NOT HAVING THE PROPER DOSE; once you are on Suboxone a while...You build a Tolerance and you don't realize it....
I have had the tolerance issue also, for a while; due to drinking Beer and NOT taking my whole dose...I find that, you CANNOT use ANY OTHER SUBSTANCES/Beer, Alcohol...etc...while on any Medication for addiction...
Milk of magnesia about 12 hours before u plan to “go” along with a fiber supplement has really helped me, and make sure you’re drinking plenty water! Stay safe & clean, everyone.
I used it for 2 days, (after 6 years of oxycodone and 0 side effects, after major surgeries) , the under the tongue 0.4mg. Urticaria all over my face & neck, itchy and hot, and my mout is super dry, I woke up with my cheek mucosa completely removable with 1 finger (it was stuck on my molars, so gross, never happened before with anything else).
This is not ok for me. Yeah, I wanna take care for my body, liver & kidneys, but not with those side effects.
The body is constantly striving for homeostasis. It’s a miracle in action. It is designed to be self healing
Thanks for the good information. It seems to me that opiates restrict the sphincter (pumps in the body), one of which is the bile pumping action leading to constipation and many other things.
I'm glad you liked the video, Alex! Is there any other info you would like to know or future videos you would like to see?
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I'd like you to talk about why some people say the generics are different them name brand. When it's the SAME medications.
And also could you go into why Suboxone is "safe" for pregnancy now when before they would switch to Subutex. Or you could just short answer here
@@ashleymarie6715 The switch is due to naloxone. I have noticed validity of generic issue. Bioavaibilty of the delivery system.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery are the generic suboxones not as good? And is Buccal administration of suboxone ok or any better?
Dr b I took a vary small pice of one and it made me vary sick as in I can't keep food or water down is that normal???
No. It happens at times. Make sure you did not induce with drawls. If you, call my medical office at 949-847-8721. I will answer your question in detail if I can be reached. I hate to see you suffer.
I would say from personal experience that getting sick is a side effect of taking too much regardless of how much. It's a different type of tolerance with suboxone. For me it's a good sign i don't need as much as I thought. Hope i helped
@Sam Afgan mY BUDDY sAM
Was on oxycodone for 12 years, the last year had worked up to 60-100 mg daily. Started suboxone 15 days ago, 8 mg 4x a day. I'm now down to 4 mg 2x a day. So far zero cravings or withdrawals. I use Linzess for the constipation. Seems to be getting better as the suboxone dose is decreasing. Been on trt for 14 years, but even with the weekly 120 mg injections, the suboxone does affect my libido. Hoping that improves as well as my dosage goes down. I'm not forcing myself to taper as quickly as I have, but if a smaller dose works, I'm not going to take more than I need. I see my dr. next week for the first time since I started the suboxone, I'm sure he will be surprised at how quickly I've tapered. I'm sure as I get lower, I will need to slow the taper. I've used kratom when I was on oxycodone and would run out of my 30 day script in 16-17 days, which was every month. I'm thinking I may use it if I struggle coming off the suboxone. I've read the horror stories of getting off suboxone, but I'm confident that if I transition from suboxone to kratom and taper the kratom, I'll be able to get totally clean.
whats going on now? i tried taking my bupe today after being sick 20 hours hoping it would bring relief and instead i started throwing up and crapping everywhere... it made me go into harder withdrawals to the point i got bad desperate and gave up... im so lost i wish i could find a path others know worked.. idk why my zubsolve didnt work.. i made sure to wait really long into my withdrawals and it still felt like it backfired..
lmk best of luck and pray for you and us all.. much love peacee
Did you start trt cause of bupreborphine?
@@samstapes7471 No. Starred trt over 12 years ago.
You are a life saver ♥️
I stopped the subs on my own
does subitex cause narcecelepsey are dreaming
I can’t take the bloating anymore. I’m 110 lbs and look 6 months pregnant. Went into subutex due to chronic pain from rheumatica myalgia. Pls help. I just celery everyday along with many other fruits. I also eat pineapple and cucumber daily.
Works for me real well I use two bags leave them in the water all day at night drink it with milk or fruit you will be down 10lbs in a week
After the week if you commute drinking enough fluids you will still go even on the subs
staying active especially doing bodyweight squats can keep your test levels up.. if your not doing anything it can lower i think.. and keeping the dose below 4mgs can prevent constipation
Docusate Sodium is cheap and works well.
There’s a time for OxyContin, and percs and even more time for Buprenorphine and Suboxone.
I have zero constipation because I'm on a carnavore diet. Meat, eggs, fish.
200mg of Testosterone a week. Lots of water and exercise. I poop 2x a day. The nutrition partition effects overcome a lot of that.
I just got on it and the 1st night i waited till H withdrawal was pretty mild took 1 8mg subutex and withdrawal went away. Some cramps came and went but weren't painful or too long. Had a runny nose for about 6 hrs. Then around the 7hr mark my knees began aching, not too bad but enough to bother me. So i took half of an 8mg Subutex 8 hrs later for my knees aching, pain went away for a while but returned less strong. Im honestly glad im not in 100% withdrawal though. I been there b4 and it's painful. This is easy with Subutex.
Oh and i used H through my nose for years. Hope this helps anyone trying to come off H. If i could redoit I'd wait a couple more hours till i took the Subutex. I did experience some withdrawal but nothing crazy or unbearable with Subutex, plus i was at work when i took it.
Good this is how it should be used. However, some physicians try to make patients use buprenorphine for chronic pain treatment and that is a mistake. For chronic pain strict to traditional opioids.
I went 52 hours no dope n still went in pessimistic wd I would imagine my dope had fentanyl you think ? It’s orettt common knowledge down here ur at least getting some fent in any bag of white dope I rarely found light tan a lot of chunk dope too but ya best anyone could tell me was the fentanyl hung around bc 52 hrs is pretty deep in to only get 10x sicker I was way worse after j took the sub n I had to keep redosing to break thru an finally did
I’m so envious bc I still have wd with Suboxone.. I wish it worked as well for me as it does everyone else!
Dr B, Do you prescribe Zubsolv?
Buffalo blues yes
Via Telemed or Skype ? Different geographical states, as well?
Why does no one talk about one of the side effects being severe drowsyness? I'm only taking 1-2mg twice a day and I'm extremely drowsy all day and sometimes fall asleep at my desk at home. Especially if I don't get enough sleep the night before. Subs helped me get off percs, but now I can't get off subs and I've never taken more than 2mg the whole time. This shit sucks.
My girl is taking this, and she seems faded all the time? Any advice
Kimchee is good for constipation..medical of from dietal choice
Thank U 🙏
I know a friend whos om 10 mg a day but still takes t3s or t4s (codine 30 to 60 mg) for his mindgrains. Im on 12
Urinary retention is always something I’ve gotten from bupr
What's that?
hyperhydrosis....it sucks...hold water for days...then sweat and piss for 2 days! always dehydrated
My weaknesses on giving up my addiction is the muscles and joints pain. Cold when it should be hot. Hot when it’s should be cold. People won’t understand why I didn’t stop heroin. I want to stop but I took it bcoz of I can’t handle the pain. Anyone can advice on how to stop.
Whoever will say just bear the pain. I can’t blame them saying that coz they don’t know the feeling . I wish there’s no pain
I know exactly what you mean I have the same problem with the mussels and joints
@@Ghillin63 I hope there’s no pain 😢
Unless they've experienced it, they'll never understand. Our society treats drugs addicts so poorly, I wish you luck & peace brotha. You are not alone.
@@JohnTaylor-fh4et I wish tonight is my last fix. Just gonna finish 4 grams and hoping to not take it any more. Thank you for the advice brothers. Need to exercise again just to flush all of it and detox
Any one notice vision changes ? Not blurred vision not dizzy spinning but like a foggy vision feeling? Or is it just me
I get a vision effect but it's more like when I try to focus on something I feel off or like there's a pressure in my forehead. Very weird sensation.
Just a little bit of Tabasco sauce in some of your meals. Not only does it add flavor but it will help with constipation. Works for me.
I had so many side effects from subs. Constipation was sometimes an issue but it was the least of the problems I suffered from. It’s a great drug for so many people and saved so many lives. Saved me from going back to dope but I was on it way too long.
How’s you get off? How long on?
What about changes with eyes sight . It’s fuled my recent decision to taper
Yes, it definitely gives me blurry eyesight.
Hey Dr B. Can you make a video about sublocade injection!
Thanks
Wow, great idea!
Thank you so much Doctor.
Ayman Mahmoud I have to remind my team
I just went up to 10mg and im having some significant cognitive issues. I have memeory loss, or overall confusion, decent forgetfullness. Will this get better?
No, it only gets worse the longer you're on it
And hair loss. And yes you can do opiates on bup and you'll still get high. No precip. Withdrawal. Most common subutex.
@Sam Afgan of course you get p.w. if you take subs too early from using heroin, fent, etc. I'm just saying in the video he says you can't use opiates while taking subs bc you'll get very sick. People do it all the time.
@@nicoleskapik3139 If I said that it was a mistake. You can, and nothing happens. I am sorry thought I was very clear on that.
Hair loss from suboxine?
@@user-en4yw4jt5d yes look it up. Just another addictive drug that Big pharmaceutical companies put out there bc they screwed up when they sent there drug reps out there with fentanyl patches and oxycodone.
Dr. B, I have been on subutex for about 3 years straight and obviously want to get off of them. The main thing I'm having is constipation and I can go for a week straight without a bowel movement. I really need to know what to do sir? I can't eat big meals cause every time my stomach hurts bad and am very constipated. Its horrible!! So, what you are saying is that I should take Mirralax and vinegar oil? I just dont want to take that stuff due to going to the restroom at work all day. I'm just really concerned and don't know what to do.
Jesse...I really want to answer your question. Call my office tomorrow. 949-347-8721
Start taking plant based enzymes.... those things will start breaking down purified food matter that has been sitting in dormant intestines due to buprenorphine and other lifestyle choices. Add some magnesium and you will thank me later....
@James Johnston Milk of Magnesium?
Listen these things saved my life and I MEAN that Whole heartedly. When I took a perc from the first one I was hooked because of the feeling it gave me and it was wonderful. I knew my habit was getting bad when I was going to find the perc and that wasn’t good. Someone told me about the suboxne and I have not Took a single perc since i have took these and NO i don’t abuse it. ON TOP of that I don’t even drink anymore. Suboxne really did SAVE MY LIFE. just be careful because people abuse this. Good luck 🍀 👍🏾
Dear Dr. B. I have been on Zubsolve 2.9 for almost one year now. From the very beginning, I experienced issues with nausea and loss of appetite. However, these side effects have become more prominent recently. For the past 2 weeks, my appetite has decreased substantially to the point that I can barely eat. I am constantly nauseous and at times I vomit after eating. Along with that I absolutely no energy. I am tired all of the time. I am in constant pain and so weak that I can barely get out of bed. My appetite has been reduced by 80%. Do you think that these symptoms are related to Zubsolve? I take one 2.9 tab daily.
Hey Kevin, I can not say with certainty.. I would suggest going to get some labs ran. Let your Dr. check you out from head to toe.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery Thank you. I have already made an appointment for tomorrow with my doctor to have full labs done.
If you have issues with pain I suggest taking kratom instead, it's actually natural
@@jeffmiller3499 I’m on suboxone now to get off ox kratom. Withdrawaling from kratom, in my opinion is just as horrible as withdrawaling from opiates. Everyone is different, but I’m just sharing my experiences with kratom. It’s been horrible.
@@karabrauer3645 I see. What kind of kratom? & Have you been on suboxone before?
Try vegetable glycerine for constipation! Ive never had any problems with it just about 15 years ago when i was using hero. Btw very interesting subject. I found this because ive recently switched to buvidal
My recipe plus miralax✌️✌️please consult your doctor
Redness in the face looking permanently Sunburnt & feeling flushed is really beginning to worry me now. Been on this Med' for a Decade & just feel wrecked.😳. The Constipation has been a nightmare @ times though am pretty ok atm.
Thanks for the help
What's up with the weird background music?
If You'd like to learn more about Buprenorphine, I created this playlist for you: th-cam.com/video/XybgDaPFnBc/w-d-xo.html
i can tell you after 6 years of using bup im in worst face neck head pains ....hard to stop...imposible to proced
Dr. B Can You Please Tell Me Why Sometimes My Body JUMPS ?? I Mean Legs Hands Sometimes It Hits My Head Inside .. And I Think I Lost Consciousness
For 1 Second And Then Is Back To Normal.. I Think Is From Buprenorphine When I Take More Dose.
@@gg-cm5cr To Stop Buprenorphine Is By Changing The Dose.. Ex... From 8mg To 7.5mg For 2 Weeks Or 3 And Then From 7.5 To 7mg ... Little By Little And You Will Feel Nothing, You`ll Be Okay.. ;)
@@ArbenAdemi I would love to answer but that would be irresponsible. Please do talk to your doctor. I try to answer as much as I can here in a general way.
@@DrBAddictionRecovery I Talked To My Doctor And He Gave Me Mirtazapine :)
any reason why when I take suboxone I may not have a bowel movement for 5 to 7 days but when taking zubsolv I'm regular (once daily)? Just curious doc i've been on and off bupe for about 7 going on 8 years... I'm very scared though because I have lost my insurance this coming year (2020)... So I won't be able to ask my doctor thank you for all the info!
Question: i started to take buprenorphine 3 years ago. I have no memory left, i can only do one thing a time and forget everything. I take it together with 0,5 mg Clonazepam and 10ug Catapresan. In the morning i take 10 mg Catapresan, testosteron gel and Esomeprazol. My wife says that i have become like 25-30% more stupid. Please help me
That’s the benzo your taking and you should not be on a opioid and benzo at the same time it could kill you
hi! do you know anything about the side effect of myoclonus in the shoulders, neck, stomach & knees? pretty terrifying especially when i’m trying to sleep but my friend just told me he’s had this side effect as well!! can you confirm that this is a side effect? you seem to have a great conceptual grasp of the pharmacology.