Can You Take Suboxone And Xanax Together?

Suboxone and Xanax both work by slowing down your brain activity. Taking the two of them together can make your brain work extremely slow that can have serious consequences on your:

• Physical Health
• Psychological well being 
• Emotional state 

However, you can still take Suboxone with Xanax under the careful supervision of your doctor. Mixing Xanax and Suboxone can make your brain slow, leading to a state of lack of oxygen in your body. Contact a DEA-certified professional near you to restore your oxygen supply 844.445.2565.

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Can You Take Xanax with Suboxone?

9.5 million Americans are fighting with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health disorders. While Suboxone is a medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, many people with opioid addiction struggle with mental health issues. That’s why your doctor might have prescribed you Xanax during your addiction treatment. However, it is important to take Xanax with Suboxone only under the strict supervision of a doctor, as the problem arises when people take them recreationally without properly following the prescription.

What Happens When You Mix Suboxone and Xanax Recreationally?

Suboxone is prescribed for treating opioid addiction, whereas  Xanax is prescribed for anxiety alleviation and alcohol withdrawal. Both Suboxone and Xanax are central nervous system depressants. As a result, if taken together, they can:

1. Slow down brain activity to dangerous levels.
2. Cause extreme sedation.
3. Lead to coma if not controlled in a timely. 

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6 Possible Dangers of Overlooking Your Xanax and Suboxone Prescription

Although Xanax and Suboxone are prescription medications, mixing them for recreational purposes or to get euphoria can cause adverse health effects. According to a study published in Psychiatric Services 17.2% of people who are prescribed benzodiazepines, including Xanax, tend to misuse them. Here are a few adverse effects of this duo:

1. Extreme Drowsiness

When taken together without following your prescription, Suboxone interactions with Xanax can make your brain inactive to an extent where extreme drowsiness and sedation become common. This can impede your ability to:

• Drive
• Focus at your workplace or
• Do daily home chores.

2. Respiratory Failure

Your brain tirelessly sends signals, allowing oxygen to flow inside your body and helping you breathe. But mixing Xanax and Suboxone slows the brain, reducing the number of breathing signals sent. This also decreases the oxygen in your body, lowering the breathing rate. Over time, your breath can completely stop, leading to respiratory failure.

3. Low Heart Rate & Low Blood Pressure

Your heart needs oxygen to pump and supply blood to the rest of the body. The absence of enough oxygen due to your brain working slowly can weaken your heart, resulting in decreased heart rate and blood pressure. 

4. Increased Relapse Risk

Suboxone helps in curbing opioid cravings, but misusing Xanax with Suboxone can reduce your chances of sustaining recovery. Xanax abuse can push you back to opioid use, making Suboxone ineffective. 

5. Habit Forming

Suboxone has no addiction potential, but Xanax does come with an addiction warning, which means it might give you euphoria with the potential of developing into dependence. Reliance on Suboxone with Xanax can result in hazardous withdrawal effects, which can make the Xanax detox process uncomfortable and time-taking. It can also lead you to misuse more drugs, such as abusing alcohol with Xanax.

6. Unconsciousness and Overdose

Suboxone and Xanax make you drive less oxygen in your system, which keeps you in a state of sedation and decreased alertness. You might not sleep a lot, but you won’t be able to focus on your surroundings either. It can also increase your risk of accidents and falls. But seeking a Suboxone overdose treatment can help you in an emergency. 

Side Effects of Mixing Suboxone and Benzos

What To Do If You Have Mixed Xanax and Suboxone Together? 

If you have overlooked your prescription and intentionally or unintentionally mixed Xanax and Suboxone, then here are a few steps you can follow to prevent an emergency:

1. Reach Out To ChoicePoint at 844.445.2565.
2. Get connected to addiction professionals.
3. Discuss your symptoms and medical history. 
4. Look for a Rehab center offering a dual-diagnosis treatment plan. 

Get Alternatives To Xanax For Treating Anxiety and Panic Attacks  

It is best to avoid Xanax with Suboxone so you can prevent Xanax overdose, Suboxone overdose, or any other emergency. If you have been prescribed Xanax for anxiety and you think that it is bringing you harm, then it is time to take the Xanax alternative. ChoicePoint’s substance abuse psychiatrists are qualified to prescribe you antidepressants such as SSRI and SNRI. They might not provide immediate relief to anxiety as Xanax does, but they are still helpful for long-term anxiety alleviation. Here are a few SSRIs and SNRIs:

• Zoloft (Sertraline)
• Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• Levomilnacipran (Fetzima)

ChoicePoint is a co-occurring addiction treatment center specializing in managing commodity issues. Our DEA-certified practitioners will address your mental health issues along with substance abuse disorder by providing a complete, personalized treatment plan. So, contact us today to get help for yourself or your loved ones. You can visit our Fairlawn, New Jersey, treatment center, and we are also a virtual care clinic offering 24/7 services. You can call us at 844.445.2565 for a same-day Suboxone prescription. 

More Information About Suboxone and Xanax

Here is more insight into Suboxone interactions with Xanax and other drugs:

What Drugs Can Not Be Taken With Suboxone?

You should not take central nervous depressants such as benzodiazepines with suboxone. Suboxone is a central nervous depressant, and taking two central nervous depressants can make your brain slow to an extent where it won’t signal oxygen to get in your body. A lack of oxygen can weaken your heart and lungs, resulting in a heart or respiratory failure. Some examples of drugs you shall not take with Suboxone include:

1. Valium with Suboxone
2. Suboxone with Xanax
3. Alcohol with Suboxone
4. Tramadol with Suboxone

What Anxiety Medication Can You Take With Suboxone?

You can take SSRI and SNRI anxiety medications with Suboxone. SSRIs and SNRIs are antidepressants that act on different brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) to help alleviate the symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, you should avoid taking central nervous system depressants with Suboxone as the two can make your brain work very slowly. 

What Drugs Interact Badly With Xanax?

Xanax is a central nervous depressant as it slows down brain activity to bring the required ease out of panic attacks and anxiety. You should avoid taking other central nervous system depressants such as Suboxone, certain antivirals, and anti-allergy medications when taking Xanax. Always disclose your medical history to your doctor so they can prescribe you the right medication. Some of the examples include:

1. Mixing Cocaine and Xanax
2. Mixing Alcohol and Xanax
3. Mixing Suboxone and Xanax

Why Do Doctors Hesitate To Prescribe Xanax?

Xanax comes with the risk of addiction. Long-term use can develop a physical and psychological dependence, leading to a state where it won’t be easy to perform any task without Xanax use. Therefore,  doctors might hesitate to prescribe it if you have a history of substance use disorder. 

References

1. National Center For Drug Abuse Statistics. Drug Abuse Statistics
   https://drugabusestatistics.org/
2. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Central Nervous System depressant
   https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/central-nervous-system-depressant
3. Psychiatric Services. 2019. Benzodiazepine Use and Misuse Among Adults in the United States
   https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30554562/
4. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. What Is Respiratory Failure?
   https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/respiratory-failure