Suboxone Side Effects

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is generically known as buprenorphine and naloxone, and is administered as a form of treatment for opioid dependency. Burprenorphine is similar in structure and effect to other opioids such as morphine, heroin, and oxycontin, but has less of a "high" and is usually easier for drug addicts to quit taking. Naloxone blocks the impact of opioid drugs like codeine or morphine. Suboxone is prescribed to treat drug addiction. It is also used for other purposes. Consult a doctor for more information about Suboxone.

Potential for Abuse?

Buprenorphine is frequently abused recreationally by drug users. Like any opioid, it is potentially highly addictive and a sudden cesation in use can result in withdrawal. Abuse of Buprenorphine is dangerous and can result in death if overdose occurs.

Suboxone Side Effects

Serious Suboxone side effects:

• Addiction, including withdrawal symptoms
• Allergic reactions
• Respiratory depression (slow breathing)
• Dizziness and confusion
• Hepatitis
• Jaundice

Less serious Suboxone side effects:

• Headache
• Pain
• Insomnia
• Nausea
• Excessive perspiration
• Stomach discomfort
• Constipation
  

This is not a complete list of Suboxone side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Suboxone Tidbits

Here are some interesting facts about Suboxone

• Buprenorphine is commonly abused in Scandinavian countries such as Finland and Sweden, where it is more frequently confiscated by authorities than cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy) and GHB.
• Buprenorphine has a half life ranging from 20-70 hours.
• Suboxone is metabolized by the liver.  Overdosing on Suboxone can cause serious harm to or even necrosis of the liver.
• Suboxone is illegal to own without prescription in many countries.  In the United States, it is a Schedule III drug.
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