What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is designed to deter misuse in many ways. There is a ceiling dose, which means at a certain level there is no greater effect. There is naloxone, which means it can’t be injected.

No. You can begin and maintain Suboxone treatment from home with the help of a licensed provider.

The proper dosage for suboxone varies from person to person and their health needs, and should always be set for you by your clinician/doctor. A licensed prescriber will be able to help find the right Suboxone dosing. See if Suboxone is right for you by talking to one of our clinicians today.

No. They are not the same, but can be used in tandem when prescribed by a clinician. Narcan can be prescribed with buprenorphine to accelerate the process, and is the quickest, but most intense method. (Add a note saying, “if you are using fentanyl, have a high withdrawal tolerance, or want the process to be done as quickly as possible?)

The length of Suboxone treatment is entirely up to you. To be sure, Suboxone is considered a long-term treatment option. Research does show the longer you are on Suboxone the higher your chance you have of achieving long-term stability and a healthy life.

There are some common and mild side-effects like: nausea, constipation, sweating. More serious side-effects like respiratory depression require immediate emergency care.

A Boulder clinician can prescribe you needed medication for you to fill at a local pharmacy or via mail.

No. Suboxone works differently than other opioids—it prevents cravings and withdrawal without the highs and lows. It’s long-acting, so instead of constant dosing throughout the day most people who take Suboxone dose only 1-3 times per day.

No. But Suboxone does contain buprenorphine, which is an opioid that can cause physical dependence. Physical dependence is not the same as addiction. Whenever you choose, your team can help you slowly and comfortably stop taking the medicine.