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Suboxone dosing advive

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EmptyJug

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Hello,

This is my first time posting on here. Please correct me if I'm lacking in etiquette. So I have some questions about suboxone and dosing. I just stated a suboxone program today a VA hospital. I'm trying to figure out what a reasonable dose would be for someone like me without the doctor thinking I'm trying to use him to get high. My goal is to one day be clean and serene but at a VERY slow and steady pace. I'm not trying to be f*cked and faded 24/7 but I want enough around to get a decent head change when I feel I need it. This Doc I'm working with is super conservative as far as drug dealing goes, too. I've been and addict for over 10 years and he tried sending me on my way with a naltrexone. I told him I couldn't do that, respectfully, and so he started me on subs. What kind of language do i have to use with this doc to get a decent dose instead of him shutting me down and not trusting me? He started me out with dissolvable 2mg/.5, three times a day. He gave me enough for two days and said we'll reevaluate then. What do I say to this guy? I'm 225 pounds, lift weights and run regularly, I took 6mg within 30 minutes and I feel like I could use another 6mg. Can anyone give me some advice on how to talk to him and maybe give me some underground info on subs that they dont tell you on webmd? Thanks.

-Peace and Wellness-
 
Ok your using the subs to get clean. You for whatever reason thought u would take opiates every single day regardless of what the withdrawls were like os beyond me, but the way u say it "a head change when i need it" UV BEEN ADDICTED FOR 10 YEARS MAYBE U DONT NEED it. Maybe the suboxone is to help u get clean and back to 0 tolerance so u can use responsibly. Ur doctor is doing the right thing getting u 100% clean.
 
Emptyjug, ^^ I don't know what the fuck that last post was about, but my advice is to be truthful with your doctor. Just be honest. Let him know that the subs worked, but it barely had an effect. Remember, this doctor has seen many people like yourself.He knows the score. The guy can see through an act. I looked, and the sub doses go all the way up to 24/6. It also said that the progression/titration is slow. This dosing info is easy for you to look up. Bottom line, you kindly let him know that your current dose barely does anything for you. 8/2 is a popular dose.
i hope this helped.
 
Hey thanks a lot, Speed King. I appreciate the reply. You were right, doctor actually wanted me to get something out of the dose and just wanted me to be straight up. Ended up putting me on 8/2. Thanks!
 
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