What Is the Success Rate of Sublocade Shots?

The main goal of taking Sublocade shots is to help treat opioid addiction, and specifically, the shots are effective at helping reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Because Sublocade is an injectable medication, it has notable benefits that other opioid treatments do not. The glaring aspect of Sublocade that sets it apart from pills or dissolvable tablets is that it is administered by injection, once a month, by a medical professional. For one, it is a very convenient option as it removes the burden of taking pills or tablets daily, secondly, it ensures that a person does not misuse their treatment, and third, the effects of injections work quickly; Sublocade specifically begins working within a couple of hours. Another great advantage of Sublocade is that it is fairly flexible. What this means is that the rare situations that may require the use of tablets and shots to be used in tandem are completely safe. It is best to ensure that these advantages are taken into account when talking to a trusted medical professional about treatment options.

While it is known that Sublocade is an effective treatment for many individuals struggling with opioid use, the range of people it is best suited for can be narrowed slightly further. A great candidate for Sublocade is an individual who prefers a monthly injection as opposed to daily pills or tablets. It should be noted that these injections are administered by healthcare professionals only, meaning that treatment will likely require an individual to visit a clinic at least once a month. This ties into the next attribute of a great candidate which is someone willing to receive medical monitoring for an extended period. While on Sublocade, there will be regular check-ins and screenings done to ensure treatment is going smoothly. Someone who desires to avoid risk or misuse of other forms of treatment, namely pills, and tablets, is also a great potential candidate for Sublocade as it is administered by injection by healthcare professionals. Finally, all people in search of a long-term solution for opioid withdrawals and cravings are all potential candidates for Sublocade. Even with this knowledge, consulting a doctor for personalized care is the best option to determine whether Sublocade is the proper treatment for your situation.

Unfortunately, there is no percentage answer to the question of the success rate of Sublocade. This is because the success of Sublocade will certainly vary from person to person as factors such as additional forms of treatment and life circumstances play a significant role in opioid use. However, there are known conclusions that can be made to reinforce Sublocade’s effectiveness. Firstly, Sublocade is considered to have a high retention rate with greater than 60% of patients continuing the treatment beyond six months. Data has shown that high retention rates have been observed to produce more positive outcomes in medications. Additionally, separate studies have shown that there is a decrease in the number of opioids used while on Sublocade, hinting at the idea that people manage their opioid use more safely as Sublocade intends.

While both Sublocade and Suboxone each fulfill the same purpose as medications, treating opioid use disorder, they are quite different in many aspects. Suboxone contains both the ingredients buprenorphine, a partial opioid agonist, and naloxone, an opioid antagonist, while Sublocade only contains buprenorphine. Buprenorphine’s purpose is to prevent withdrawal symptoms specifically while the ingredient naloxone can help prevent misuse of opioids and the medication. Additionally, Suboxone is a daily medication that is administered through tablets via the mouth and is left to sit until it is dissolved underneath the tongue, while Sublocade is administered through injections by a medical professional once a month. The effectiveness of each treatment will depend on the individual and these differences in the medications should be taken into account when speaking with a doctor about a treatment plan.
 
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