suboxone help after 3 weeks of usage

[sleonard812]

Hey group, this is my first time posting so please forgive me if I'm in the wrong area. I've been a hardcore opiate user for the past 4 years or so and just recently decided to stop this crap. I went to a doc and got prescribed 2 8mg suboxone a day. I've never taken more than 1 a day and it's been 2 weeks and 2 days. I'm only taking a half a day now. I was wondering if now is a good time to taper off completely. I wasn't sure what kind of withdrawals I'll go through if any at all. I have been exercising every day and feel great right now. I just want to be off of everything. Side note..I take Cymbalta 60mg daily as well. Thanks in advance.

 

[neversickanymore]

Hey sleon and welcome to BL

This seems like a very good time for you to taper off as far as dosage, but there are other factors to consider.. mainly do you have a plan to combat any underlying addiction?

 

[sleonard812]

Hey sleon and welcome to BL

This seems like a very good time for you to taper off as far as dosage, but there are other factors to consider.. mainly do you have a plan to combat any underlying addiction?

No this is it. I was taking oxy for almost 5 years and recently quit and now I'm taking subs. Been taking them for 2 weeks and 3 days now and that's it. I'm just scared to death I'll become dependant on these. I have never taken more than a half a day since I've been on them. The Dr wanted me to start with 2 8mg strip a day and stay on that for at least 6 months to a year. I am not doing that, I know better.