Hi,
I have an important inquiry and ask that responses please be from knowledgeable and/or experienced sources. My pain management NP won't be available to me until late tomorrow, so I'm itching for an answer.
A while back, my Dr. prescribed me Suboxone as a trial to see if it would help with my chronic pain.
It was not a success. So, I've finally been approved for Percocet. I am a rare person who needs it for pain resulting from chronic orthopedic issues. Do I enjoy the euphoria? Yes, of course! My question is: Can I make a direct switch from the suboxone to the Percs, or do I first need to wean off from the Sub? I've started a very, very slow taper with medical assistance that will bring me off the Suboxone completely by November. I know I can go cold turkey from the Suboxone for 3 days before the Perc would I even be effective. My question is, but do I "have" to do it that way (3 day wait before Perc), even if the perc is not yet effective? Or can I just switch right from the Suboxone to the Percocet, which will eventually become effective once the Suboxone is out of my system. I would not look forward to a three day cold turkey because that will mean withdrawal symptoms during that timeframe. Very curious about this. Thank you!
I have an important inquiry and ask that responses please be from knowledgeable and/or experienced sources. My pain management NP won't be available to me until late tomorrow, so I'm itching for an answer.
A while back, my Dr. prescribed me Suboxone as a trial to see if it would help with my chronic pain.
It was not a success. So, I've finally been approved for Percocet. I am a rare person who needs it for pain resulting from chronic orthopedic issues. Do I enjoy the euphoria? Yes, of course! My question is: Can I make a direct switch from the suboxone to the Percs, or do I first need to wean off from the Sub? I've started a very, very slow taper with medical assistance that will bring me off the Suboxone completely by November. I know I can go cold turkey from the Suboxone for 3 days before the Perc would I even be effective. My question is, but do I "have" to do it that way (3 day wait before Perc), even if the perc is not yet effective? Or can I just switch right from the Suboxone to the Percocet, which will eventually become effective once the Suboxone is out of my system. I would not look forward to a three day cold turkey because that will mean withdrawal symptoms during that timeframe. Very curious about this. Thank you!