4 Questions to Ask Your Suboxone Doctor

Opiates and synthetic opiates are highly addictive substances responsible for thousands of deaths in America every year. Opioids trigger a chemical in the brain called endorphins that make you have increased feelings of pleasure and decreased feelings of pain. After a few hours, this distorted perception of reality wears off and users get an intense craving for more. Opioids can be fatal even after only one use. This is why recovery is extremely important for anyone suffering from opioid use disorder.
 
Suboxone is a prescription medication available for people who are in opioid addiction recovery. It is used to reverse the side effects of long-term opioid use such as fentanyl, heroin, and other prescription opiates. Suboxone is created using two components: buprenorphine and naloxone. The combination of these two suboxone ingredients works together to prevent harmful opioid use by helping relieve withdrawal symptoms and eliminating the urge to use again. Suboxone has become the most popular prescription medication for managing uncomfortable symptoms.

Opioid withdrawal symptoms can be incredibly uncomfortable, painful, and even dangerous. Symptoms such as nausea, restlessness, chills, excessive sweating, insomnia, vomiting, rapid heart rate, and more. This is where a medication like suboxone can be greatly beneficial.

The benefits of Suboxone treatment include the following:
 
– Decreases the urge for opiates
– Reduces and prevents withdrawal symptoms associated with opiate drug use
– An effective part of multi-layered addiction treatment plans
– Blocks opiate receptors
– Reduces drug use
– Relieves withdrawal pain
– Regulates anxiety
– Acts similar to an antidepressant

Suboxone treatment works almost immediately. Half an hour to an hour after your first dose you will be able to feel the positive effects. It is most effective 12-24 hours after your last use of opioids as your body will already begin to start feeling withdrawal symptoms. Doses range from 2-24 mg of naloxone and 0.2-6 mg of buprenorphine. Your doctor will continuously assess the severity of your withdrawal symptoms and the effectiveness of the suboxone treatment. For long-term recovery, your doctor may suggest suboxone treatment for a prolonged period alongside counseling, group therapy, and support groups.

Suboxone treatment can be used anywhere from a few weeks, months, years, or forever. Long-term suboxone treatment is often recommended for patients who struggle with recovery. The dosage may decrease over time depending on how your recovery is going. Consistent communication with your doctor is important throughout every stage of your recovery!
 
If you or a loved one is recovering from opioid addiction, please reach out to Invictus4Core for ongoing, compassionate care. Our medical staff has the advanced training required to support you through your recovery process. We can help with suboxone treatment and refer you to additional addiction specialists. Asking for help is the first step to overcoming your addiction and returning to the person you want to be again. If you have any inquiries regarding suboxone treatment at Invictus4Core, give us a call and we will guide you through this vital step of your recovery journey. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 3150 Custer Dr Suite 101, Lexington, KY 40517. We serve patients from Lexington KY, Keene KY, Brannon Woods KY, Picadome KY, Nicholasville KY,  Georgetown KY,  and all other surrounding areas in Kentucky.