Subutex is used to treat dependence/addiction to opioids. Subutex is also known as the brand name buprenorphine. It helps prevent withdrawal symptoms caused by stopping other opioids.
What Are Side Effects of Subutex?
Common side effects of Subutex include:
headache, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, constipation, warmth or tingly feeling, chills, increased sweating, weakness, back pain, anxiety, depression, sleep problems (insomnia), runny nose, infection, diarrhea, indigestion, nervousness, drowsiness, cough, watery eyes.
What to know before taking Subutex?
Make sure to tell your doctor if you have ever had:
● methadone treatment
● enlarged prostate, urination problems
● a head injury or brain tumor
● breathing problems, sleep apnea
● liver disease (especially hepatitis B or C)
● kidney disease
● abnormal curvature of the spine that affects breathing
● alcoholism, hallucinations, mental illness
● problems with your stomach, gallbladder, adrenal gland, or thyroid
People who are allergic to Subutex or any other medication containing active Buprenorphine or have used another opioid pain killer in the past 4 hours should not practice this medication.
Pregnant ladies should not use Subutex during their pregnancy as practicing this medication during pregnancy might cause drug dependence in the baby. This can lead to life-threatening withdrawal symptoms and require several weeks of medical treatment.
Long term regular use of Subutex or any other opioids might cause dependence. A sudden lowering or stopping of the Subutex dosage might cause higher risks of having withdrawal symptoms. Thus the patients should talk to the doctor before lowering the dose or stop using Subutex.
