Suboxone Tablets

Suboxone Tablets

Suboxone is a brand name for a combination of buprenorphine and naloxone, two medications that are used to treat opioid dependence and addiction. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist that reduces the cravings and withdrawal symptoms of opioids, while naloxone is an opioid antagonist that blocks the euphoric effects of opioids and reverses an overdose.

Suboxone tablets are taken sublingually, meaning under the tongue, where they dissolve and enter the bloodstream. The dosage of Suboxone tablets depends on the individual’s opioid tolerance, medical condition, and response to the drug. The usual starting dose is 2 to 8 mg per day, which may be increased or decreased by the doctor as needed. The maximum dose is 24 mg per day. Suboxone tablets should be taken once a day, at the same time each day.

Some of the uses of Suboxone tablets include:

• Helping the individual to stop or reduce the use of opioids and engage in a recovery program
• Reducing the risk of overdose and death from opioids
• Improving the quality of life and functioning of the individual

Some of the risks and side effects of Suboxone tablets include:

• Nausea, vomiting, constipation, or diarrhea
• Drowsiness, dizziness, or headache
• Dry mouth, sweating, or itching
• Mood changes, depression, or suicidal thoughts
• Respiratory depression, or slow and shallow breathing
• Low blood pressure, fainting, or coma
• Liver damage, jaundice, or hepatitis
• Allergic reactions, such as rash, hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing
• Precipitated withdrawal, a condition where the Suboxone tablets trigger or worsen the withdrawal symptoms of opioids if taken too soon after the last dose of opioids
• Dependence, tolerance, or withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly