Subutex Clinic in Asheville NC and Peachtree Corners GA

Subutex (Buprenorphine) was originally used as a pain reliever. It binds with the opioid receptors in the brain to cause reduced feelings of pain. Buprenorphine is not a full opioid but it acts like one. It does not create the feelings of euphoria that full opioids can. Because of this it can prevent withdrawal symptoms and prevent the cravings for opiates.

Subutex (buprenorphine) is used to treat dependence and addiction to opioids. It belongs to a family of drugs called mixed opioid agonist-antagonists. It is used to decrease the withdrawal symptoms when someone has stopped taking opioids. It is one part of a program to treat opioid addiction.

Suboxone and Subutex contain buprenorphine. The difference is that Suboxone contains naloxone and Subutex does not. Buprenorphine is the generic name, while Suboxone and Subutex are brand names. Subutex was the first of these to be brought to the market and was found to be fairly effective in treating opiate addiction. Unfortunately, there was a tendency to abuse buprenorphine. People would inject it intravenously to get the high they had achieved from heroin or prescription painkillers. This led to the development of Suboxone to address the abuse issues with Subutex.
 
Naloxone and buprenorphine were combined to deter the abuse of the medication. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids. If someone injects Suboxone, instead of taking it orally, the person will immediately go into a form of withdrawal.

When you compare Subutex and Suboxone you will find that there is little evidence that one medication is more effective than the other in treating opiate addiction. If either medication is used appropriately with medical supervision the buprenorphine will work as it should limit opiate withdrawals and cravings.
 
The difference between the two drugs has to do with the ability to be abused. Subutex is more easily abused. Since Suboxone has naloxone as a component it is more difficult to be abused. This can make Suboxone a better choice in certain circumstances.
 
Subutex and Suboxone should be used as part of an addiction treatment program. Medication by itself does not make it addiction treatment, therapy to address the root causes of addiction is needed. Suboxone and Subutex can help to treat the physical components of addiction, the psychological aspects need to be dealt with through therapy.

Subutex can be prescribed by eligible healthcare personnel. It can be prescribed by a general physician who undergoes specialized training and gets a federal U.S. DEA waiver.
 
Your doctor can prescribe Subutex if they have the specialized training. They will have to opt into a program that monitors how many patients they are treating buprenorphine. Subutex can be prescribed and can be taken at the doctor’s office, or at a treatment center, or it can be taken at home as part of an opioid detox and long-term maintenance.

Medications come with side effects. As with most drugs, Subutex has the possibility of constipation, drowsiness, dizziness headaches, and nausea as potential side effects.
 
Some side effects could be considered to be serious and you should contact a doctor if you experience these:

• Interrupted sleep
• Mental mood changes that can include agitation, hallucinations, or confusion
• Abdominal pain
• Tooth or gum pain
• Signs of adrenal glands not working properly
 
Get medical help immediately if you have:

• An irregular or fast heartbeat
• Fainting
• Shallow breathing
• Severe dizziness
• Difficulty waking or unusual drowsiness
 
If you or someone you love is living with opioid use disorder, the professionals at Ascension Solutions Treatment can help. Call us today to book an appointment at our Suboxone treatment clinic, or visit our office conveniently located at Asheville NC and Peachtree Corners GA. We serve patients from Asheville NC, Peachtree Corners, GA, Roswell GA, Swannanoa NC, Norcross GA, Woodfin NC, Dunwoody GA, Biltmore Forest NC, Johns Creek GA Fairview NC, Azalea NC, Western North Carolina and the surrounding areas.