Subutex
Subutex is a medication used as part of a treatment plan for people with opioid addiction.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
2 mg
Active Ingredient
Buprenorphine hydrochloride
Manufacturer
Indivior Europe Limited
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you.
Method
Place the tablet under your tongue and let it dissolve completely. Do not chew or swallow it.
Important
You should take your dose once a day, as instructed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Constipation
- •Headache
- •Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
- •Feeling tired
- •Feeling sleepy (drowsiness)
- •Feeling sick to your stomach or throwing up (nausea/vomiting)
- •Feeling weak
- •Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, especially when standing up quickly
- •Sweating a lot
RARE
- •Severe breathing difficulties (respiratory depression)
- •Liver problems
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Tightness in your airways (bronchospasm)
- •Swelling due to fluid in the body (fluid retention)
- •A severe and sudden allergic reaction
Important Warnings
- Do not take Subutex if you are allergic to buprenorphine or any other ingredient in the medicine.
- Do not take Subutex if you are under 15 years old, have severe breathing problems, or severe liver problems.
- Do not take Subutex if you are drunk or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have asthma, kidney disease, depression, or other conditions that affect your breathing, kidneys, or mood.
- Taking Subutex too soon after other opioids (like heroin or morphine) can cause withdrawal symptoms.
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- This medicine can make you sleepy, especially if you drink alcohol or take other calming medicines. Do not drive or use machines if you feel drowsy.
- Subutex can cause severe liver problems. Tell your doctor immediately if you feel very tired, lose your appetite, or if your skin or eyes turn yellow.
- This medicine can cause dependence. Always follow your doctor's instructions carefully to avoid addiction.
- Be careful if you have a head injury, high pressure in your brain, low blood pressure, an enlarged prostate, or problems with your urinary tract.
- Subutex can cause breathing problems during sleep, such as pauses in breathing or low oxygen levels. Tell your doctor if you notice these symptoms.