Suboxone® and methadone are medications prescribed for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for an opioid use disorder. Since neither medication is inherently better than the other, a medical professional will consider multiple factors when deciding when to prescribe each medication. This careful deliberation ensures that patients receive the medicine that best suits their needs and ...
The Dangers of Taking Suboxone and Xanax
Some patients who take Suboxone® as part of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) also take Xanax. They may have prescriptions for both drugs from separate doctors. Patients who are undergoing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and are prescribed Xanax may try to use it to enhance the effects of opioids. However, it is important to understand that combining Suboxone and Xanax carries significant ...
Suboxone® vs. Subutex® vs. Zubsolv®: Which Is Better for Treating an Opioid Addiction?
In 2002, the Food and Drug Administration approved buprenorphine for use in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist, which means it binds partially to specific opioid receptors in the brain and activates those receptors, but to a lesser extent than full agonists like Oxycontin or heroin. Switching to buprenorphine from a drug like ...
Suboxone® and Alcohol Interactions and Risks
As with any medication, Suboxone can have interactions and side effects that require careful attention. If you're taking Suboxone, it's important to understand how it interacts with other substances to ensure a successful treatment. However, combining Suboxone with alcohol can lead to hazardous consequences, even when following your doctor's instructions. Therefore, it's crucial to be aware of the ...
Suboxone treatment plan – East Texas
A Suboxone treatment plan may be a step closer for those who want treatment for opioid addiction in Texas. The Department of Health and Human Services announced on April 20, 2017 that Texas will receive a $27 million grant to fight opioid addiction. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) made the following statement about opioid addiction: “Families across Texas have had their lives destroyed by ...
Suboxone Treatment & Patient Responsibilities
You have likely heard of Suboxone, the most popular brand name medication for the treatment of opioid addiction. Suboxone, Subutex, and Zubsolv are all brand name formulations of buprenorphine. The value of treatment with Suboxone has long been debated by federal, state, and county substance abuse treatment boards, and with its use comes a degree of personal responsibility required on your ...
