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Suboxone to Oxycotin how long do you have to wait to use?

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I was on oxy for 1-1.5 years, used every day 80-120 mg's, got on the suboxone program (been on for 2 months 8mg a day). I wanted to use oxy this weekend. How long do I have to wait between my last suboxone dose and my first oxy dose? I've heard/read various things anything between 8-72 hours? also, how much oxy will I have to ingest to get high? will my tolerance be back at 0 or will I have to use just as much as before (when i was using everyday)? Lastly, can i expect to get a nod or no?
 
Hi Imran_15, sorry no one responded to your thread straight away, we are very busy.. but please don't bump it, we'll get there eventually!

I'd say minimum 24 hours, probably more like 48 or even 72 but I don't know for sure and it will vary depending on dose and personal metabolism.. basically, you'll need to be withdrawing from the bupe.

If the bupe is entirely out of your system (and you are in WDs) you should get the full effects, but otherwise you will get some dulling of the high.. I don't know what oxycodone dose is equal to 8mg buprenorphine I am afraid and I don't think you should go by that conversion anyway, so I don't really know what dose you should take. Your tolerance will not be back to 0 but it is complicated by buprenorphine only being a partial agonist, which is why conversions don't really work.. as always, if in doubt, start low and work up.

The nod thing is related to the previous questions, really. If the bupe is out of your system and you get your dose right, then yes. You could also OD and die. Go steady..

Also have a think about whether you will be satisfied with just one weekend on oxy and what this might do to your maintenance.. not preaching, just feel compelled to mention that :)
 
2 days always worked well for me. To be honest you could prob do it after 24 hours, but the effects just wouldn't be as strong. U can take a sub and not redose for 2-3 days and you should still feel fine. once you start feeling uncomfortable, u might wanna pop that oxy.

Im well over the oxy thing these days bc i've been to helll and back so Im not really condoning this, but since u have your mind on it - i figured id tell you what worked for me.

Good luck, be safe, have fun.
 
Sorry for the bump.. I guess then I'll take my last suboxone on thursday around 11am, and wait at least until friday at 11 am to take the oxy or when ever I start going through withdrawal.. Thanks for the advice I appreciate it
 
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