{"id":2640,"date":"2023-04-14T10:31:20","date_gmt":"2023-04-14T14:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newjerseyaddictioninterventions.com\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:31:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T14:31:20","slug":"suboxone-withdrawal-timeline-and-symptoms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newjerseyaddictioninterventions.com\/suboxone-withdrawal-timeline-and-symptoms\/","title":{"rendered":"Suboxone Withdrawal Timeline, Symptoms, and Tips for Coping"},"content":{"rendered":"

Suboxone is the most frequently used medication to treat opioid addiction. It contains two active ingredients: buprenorphine and naloxone. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which means it can produce similar effects to opioids but to a lesser degree, and naloxone is an opioid antagonist, which means it can reverse the effects of opioids.[1] Suboxone<\/a> is often used to alleviate opioid withdrawal symptoms in people who are detoxing, and then as a maintenance medication to promote abstinence.<\/p>\n

When Suboxone is taken for long periods of time, people can become physically dependent on it, and adapts to the presence of the medication. Then, if Suboxone is abruptly stopped or if the dosage is reduced, the body suddenly lacks the dose of buprenorphine that it is used to, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms. Withdrawal from Suboxone can be difficult, but it is usually not life-threatening.<\/p>\n

The safest way to stop taking Suboxone is to talk to your doctor about slowly reducing your dose. This method, known as tapering, can prevent withdrawal symptoms from occurring by weaning your body off the medication over a period of time. However, if you\u2019ve found yourself addicted to Suboxone and in need of professional help, our team at New Jersey Interventions can help you get connected to the treatment you deserve.<\/p>\n

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