I was on subs for 1 1/2 years due to Oxycontin/ Opiate addiction. I couldn't stand the control the meds and the prescribing doctor had over me as well as the costs of both. I'd go to the mandated group meetings and would ask the doctor....How many patients he had that successfully got off the subs and he said "none". Let's face it, the doc is in the business to make money off us by keeping us on it.
Initially, I was on 2 1/2, 8 mg tabs a day and gradually reduced to 1 sub a day. I found that I was experiencing withdrawals symptoms, sweats and sickness on the 1 tab.
I made the decision to go off them and stuck to it!
First, I got rid of all suboxones I had so their was no turning back.
Second, I bought anti-diarrhea meds, Multi vitamins, vitamin b complex, iron, Tylenol & Ensure (high protein), gatorades & bananas(for potassium replacement) and still had some anti-anxiety meds(clonidine).
Third, I planned it during a week that I didn't have to go anywhere... and I filled myself with the all of the above daily.
I had NO cramps or stomach pains. I did have anxiety on the 2nd -6th day, very mild occasional sweats and diarrhea....some loss of energy, but all the supplements helped tremendous. Honestly...It was not as bad as I thought it would be.
I did it! It's been 1 year off the subs, no drugs and no desire to go back to that lifestyle! I feel GREAT! Everyday is productive !
My only regret is that I didn't try to get off the subs sooner!
YOU can do it!
Initially, I was on 2 1/2, 8 mg tabs a day and gradually reduced to 1 sub a day. I found that I was experiencing withdrawals symptoms, sweats and sickness on the 1 tab.
I made the decision to go off them and stuck to it!
First, I got rid of all suboxones I had so their was no turning back.
Second, I bought anti-diarrhea meds, Multi vitamins, vitamin b complex, iron, Tylenol & Ensure (high protein), gatorades & bananas(for potassium replacement) and still had some anti-anxiety meds(clonidine).
Third, I planned it during a week that I didn't have to go anywhere... and I filled myself with the all of the above daily.
I had NO cramps or stomach pains. I did have anxiety on the 2nd -6th day, very mild occasional sweats and diarrhea....some loss of energy, but all the supplements helped tremendous. Honestly...It was not as bad as I thought it would be.
I did it! It's been 1 year off the subs, no drugs and no desire to go back to that lifestyle! I feel GREAT! Everyday is productive !
My only regret is that I didn't try to get off the subs sooner!
YOU can do it!
