Bupe Have question re buepenorphine

[katy1954]

I have neuropathy and am using lyrica to kill the pain.I also take 2.5 mg ativan and .5 klonpin daily(never more)
My one dr prescribed bupe patches for pain and I need to use something to get off the lyrica.
my qustion is:bupe has respriatory effects especially when combined with benzos.I am tolerant ot benzos but not opiods.
so would I stop breathing on these two drugs I have some respiratory issues.Sleep apnea and some shortness of breath.
I know this is silly but no dumbass dr can answer and I dont want to kill myself while dealing w the pain.
can anybody answr this for me.
thanks in advance.

 

[Cane2theLeft]

The bupe patches are usually started in really low doses, what are yours? If they are like .2mg or something and you are tolerant to the benzos, you don't have a lot to worry about but if they are higher doses then it could be problematic. You really should discuss this either with your physician or at least a pharmacist. We can only help so much not knowing your unique medical history and lots of other factors... plus we aren't trained professionals!

 

[katy1954]

I know you arent dr's but sometimes dr's arent the best source-not sure what the bupe patch dose is but think its lowest....I wil check with my dr...
med history
fatty liver,enlrged heart a touch of empaesyma and obese and swelling due to lyrica,,,not much to know.
also wondering if a sublingual tab would be better -less chnace of breathing probs.
I know bupe has a ceiling.my other option is oxy but dont wanna go there as well...antidepressants are worse like cymbalta for pain-very hard on the liver and I t
ty for answering
I will check with my dr.
also heard that bupe has osme ad eefcts could use that coming off of lyrica any word on that?

 

[katy1954]

I know you arent dr's but sometimes dr's arent the best source-not sure what the bupe patch dose is but think its lowest....I wil check with my dr...
med history
fatty liver,enlrged heart a touch of empaesyma and obese and swelling due to lyrica,,,not much to know.
also wondering if a sublingual tab would be better -less chnace of breathing probs.
I know bupe has a ceiling.my other option is oxy but dont wanna go there as well...antidepressants are worse like cymbalta for pain-very hard on the liver and I t
ty for answering
I will check with my dr.
also heard that bupe has osme ad eefcts could use that coming off of lyrica any word on that?

You know i am almost dyslexic due to the lyrica-its making me crazeee