How to Safely Deal with Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms?

Suboxone®, an effective treatment for opioid use disorder, can result in suboxone withdrawal symptoms if not administered under the proper guidance of addiction specialists. Therefore, if you are looking for a safe Suboxone withdrawal and want to learn about the stages of Suboxone withdrawal symptoms, then read the article, as we can help! 

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Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms – Why Do They Occur?

Suboxone® (Buprenorphine® and Naloxone®) is used to treat opiate dependence. However, Suboxone® may be addictive while still being effective as a form of treatment. Suboxone withdrawal is a way for the body to display the effects of using a medication for a long time. 

Here is why some patients may experience Suboxone withdrawal symptoms after they stop taking it: 

• Quitting Suboxone® after forming an addiction, the entire body may experience a chemical imbalance.
• The body is trying to recover and adjust itself
• A person stopped taking Suboxone® abruptly or going “cold turkey.”
• Suboxone® was abused and not administered under a doctor’s supervision

ChoicePoint is co-occurring addiction treatment center where DEA-certified addiction specialists can help you to gradually taper the dose of Suboxone® to avoid Suboxone withdrawal symptoms. 

FAST FACT: Suboxone withdrawal symptoms are less severe than Methadone®. However, they may require urgent care. Suboxone withdrawal symptoms may be best managed at an addiction treatment rehab, where specialized staff is available 24/7. 

Struggling With Suboxone Withdrawal Symptoms?- 5 Ways To Deal With Them!

Suboxone® should neither be taken nor stopped without the proper consultation with a doctor. Either could have drastic effects on one’s health. 

“Many patients struggling with addiction may go back to taking heroin or fentanyl® or other Opioid after taking Suboxone®. The problem remains the same: lack of awareness among patients and psychiatrists about the management of withdrawal symptoms of Suboxone.”- says Jordyn Mastrodomenico, Addiction Specialist at ChoicePoint.

Read ahead to learn some ways that may help you to manage the discomfort and difficulties associated with Suboxone withdrawal:

1. Tapering the Dose Slowly

Your doctor may taper the dose slowly at an addiction treatment facility so your body can adjust naturally. Suboxone® taper periods often run between one week and 28 days. Depending on the patient’s condition, a doctor may reduce the dosage by 15 to 20 percent every week. Hence, the slow tapering of the dose may result in reduced discomfort and lower chances of a relapse. 

2. Medical Detox

A medical detox program may help by offering round-the-clock medical and clinical care to make the Suboxone withdrawal process more comfortable and lower the chance of a relapse. 

3. Counseling and Therapies

The main goal of these counseling and therapy sessions during Suboxone withdrawal treatment is to help a person to gain perspective and confidence to cope with the struggles. Counselors and therapists help people to identify negative behaviors and how to bring about positive change. 

4. Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle does wonders for your mind and body while dealing with Suboxone withdrawal symptoms. Here are some tips:

• Eat fresh fruits to soothe your cravings
• Take lots of fluids as it will help to expel Suboxone® out of your body
• Drink herbal tea often
• Exercise to boost your endorphins
• Interact with your friends and reach out for support
• Distract your mind from cravings by pursuing hobbies like reading or painting.

5. Getting Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Developing mental illness along with addiction is common. A dual diagnosis treatment treats both diseases concurrently to help long-term addicts who also deal with mental health disorders.

Medical Detox can kick-start the recovery process. Contact ChoicePoint at 844.445.2565 and discuss your needs with our experienced staff about your needs now!

Dealing with Suboxone® Withdrawal

How Long Does Suboxone Withdrawal Last? – A Timeline

Did you know some patients try to detox their bodies from Suboxone® at home by going cold turkey? Suboxone withdrawal is a multi-stage procedure that demands urgent medical care. As it depends on the dosage and how long a patient takes Suboxone®. ChoicePoint, an addiction treatment rehab, offers a closely supervised setting for Detox from Suboxone®, as everyone’s experience with Suboxone withdrawal will vary in severity and duration.

The Suboxone withdrawal timeline is as follows:

First 24 Hours of Suboxone Withdrawal 

The first physical effects may appear 6 to 12 hours after the last dose of Suboxone. The earliest symptoms include: 

• Feeling like coming down with a cold
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• General discomfort in the body 

Day 3 of Suboxone Withdrawal 

Suboxone withdrawal symptoms may worsen on the third day, and one may feel the following.

• Knots in the stomach
• Hot/cold flashes 
• No appetite 

Day 7 of Suboxone Withdrawal 

At this point, along with the physical Suboxone withdrawal symptoms like pain in the joints, certain psychological symptoms will start to appear:

• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Hallucinations

2 Weeks of Suboxone Withdrawal 

By now, the symptoms will start to reduce, and you will:

• Feel like yourself again
• Anxiety
• Depression

Suboxone withdrawal symptoms are an indication of dependency on a substance. Contact ChoicePoint today at 844.445.2565 if you or a close one is battling suboxone withdrawal symptoms, and schedule an in-person or virtual appointment now!

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Detox, Addiction Treatment, and Sustainable Recovery – ChoicePoint Provides It All

Whether you are considering Suboxone® as a form of Opioid Use Disorder treatment or want help dealing with Suboxone withdrawal symptoms, our DEA-certified doctors at ChoicePoint are here to help you.

At ChoicePoint, we offer the following addiction treatment programs:

• Telehealth Addiction Treatment Program
• Medication-Assisted Addiction Treatment Program
• Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program
• Outpatient Addiction Treatment Program
• Detox Addiction Treatment Program
• Dual Diagnosis Addiction Treatment Program

Did you know that only doctors with a licensed Opioid Treatment Program can prescribe Suboxone® (Buprenorphine®) to treat opioid use disorder? Our doctors at ChoicePoint are DEA-certified and may provide same-day Suboxone prescriptions, keeping your requirements in consideration.

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