Do you think you may be suffering from an opioid addiction? You may be a candidate for Suboxone treatments, which help eliminate cravings and withdrawals in order to help you function normally again. Healthcare professionals commonly prescribe Suboxone for opioid addiction. Its two main ingredients, buprenorphine and naloxone, displace existing opioids and prevent others from attaching to the receptors in your body, while reducing withdrawal symptoms that occur after you stop using opioid drugs. These ingredients also tamp down cravings and reverse the effects that drugs like heroin have on your system. Naloxone can also help return respiration to near normal levels for those who have overdosed on opioids.
Before beginning a Suboxone treatment for opioid addiction, there are a few key things you should know. Like all medicines, Suboxone can cause a variety of side effects, including vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, dizziness, and headache, among others. It’s important to note that Suboxone treatments must be monitored by an experienced healthcare professional. Sudden and severe withdrawal symptoms can take place when Suboxone is taken too early in the recovery process and before sufficiently detoxing from opioids. For that reason, your healthcare provider will start you on an in-office induction phase, which takes place at least 24 hours after the last use of opioids.
At the EPEC Clinic, we understand that addictions are difficult to manage on your own. That’s why we strive to support all of our patients in their quest to live a healthier life, free from addiction. Our Suboxone treatments are one tool we use to help those with an opioid addiction recover and go on to maintain a sober lifestyle, free from the use of opioid drugs. Reach out to us today for information on how our Suboxone treatments can help you on your road to recovery.