Hello.
Medical detox was very effective. They took me off of the clonidine that messed up my BP AND the 30mg Oxy dependence. One more thing to conquer!
My current Suboxone taper, as prescribed by the doctor, looks like this:
Day 1-2 2mg sub 3 X day
Day 3-6 2mg sub 2 X day
Day 7-10 2mg sub per day then off
Background: I was only on the oxy for 2 months to begin with and had tapered to 30mg for four weeks before detox.
My w/ds leading up to induction were managed through medication, and consisted of stomach and leg pain and shakiness. I was induced at the 26th hour following my last dose. Very smooth transition.
I have had some chills, and a massive return of pain from every bump and bruise I've had since age 6, since starting the suboxone but have been comfortable otherwise, and have been able to sleep and eat at will. I could do neither on the oxy.
Does this taper, the very one suggested in the suboxone literature, sound reasonable? Should I be able to avoid the oxy w/ds and to not have sub dependence in less than 12 days?
I have pills, not tabs. Can't cut.
Also, my insurance paid for everything. I spent almost five days on a Behavioral Health floor and was monitored and medicated every four hours. I recommend this to everyone. I didn't know my insurance covered it, and the place was lovely. Boring, but lovely.
Also, I found that if I had the state insurance, I would have qualified for even nicer places!
Thanks!
Medical detox was very effective. They took me off of the clonidine that messed up my BP AND the 30mg Oxy dependence. One more thing to conquer!
My current Suboxone taper, as prescribed by the doctor, looks like this:
Day 1-2 2mg sub 3 X day
Day 3-6 2mg sub 2 X day
Day 7-10 2mg sub per day then off
Background: I was only on the oxy for 2 months to begin with and had tapered to 30mg for four weeks before detox.
My w/ds leading up to induction were managed through medication, and consisted of stomach and leg pain and shakiness. I was induced at the 26th hour following my last dose. Very smooth transition.
I have had some chills, and a massive return of pain from every bump and bruise I've had since age 6, since starting the suboxone but have been comfortable otherwise, and have been able to sleep and eat at will. I could do neither on the oxy.
Does this taper, the very one suggested in the suboxone literature, sound reasonable? Should I be able to avoid the oxy w/ds and to not have sub dependence in less than 12 days?
I have pills, not tabs. Can't cut.
Also, my insurance paid for everything. I spent almost five days on a Behavioral Health floor and was monitored and medicated every four hours. I recommend this to everyone. I didn't know my insurance covered it, and the place was lovely. Boring, but lovely.
Also, I found that if I had the state insurance, I would have qualified for even nicer places!
Thanks!
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